Raised Beds for the Garden | Moose Proof Fencing Built to Last

After our 8 foot tall sturdy fence is done being pulled we can finally start to organize the garden layout. We mill spruce lumber for our custom raised beds and get them filled with a mix of composted manure and our native soil. Next up, planting!
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[@capttrips1359]

Erics resume" Lumber Jack, Electrician, Plumber, roofer, Farmer, Equipment Operator, Steel building installer, Pipe Fitter, Butcher, Hunter". And 50 other things that most of us never heard of. Arielle's resume" Chef, Botanist. Expert In Animal Husbandry And 50 others. You guy's work so hard just to stay alive. I go to the Grocery and Hunt there, The Store can be tough to navigate at times.

[@judd_s5643]

These two compliment each other. They are fortunate to have found each other.

[@wannie9731]

I agree hunting in the stores is hard and not pleasurable, in fact it’s annoying.

[@SamSung-ww3rp]

You are so on point. He just amazes me all the time

[@nancyfahey7518]

My first video that I saw of theirs was the one where they made pickled eggs to last the whole winter. It was amazing. I was hooked.

[@Susan.I]

Baker, decorator, hunter, fisherman, etc…

[@shelleykennedy6076]

I lived in Willow in 1959. I loved where I lived. I would have never left voluntarily. Our school was a one room quanset hut. I have a coin they gave us when we became a state. We went back and found the old homestead about 10 years ago. I tried to buy it back. Unfortunately, the lady wasn't interested. I'm an old lady now. You are living my younger life. I lived on a 40 acre farm. We raised beef, had gardens, canned, etc. Thank you for your program. It helped me through a tumor in my brain. You were what distracted me from my problems. I'm now addicted. I will watch until I run out. God bless you. Keep living free.

[@Kelleena1on1]

Jesus is so good ❤️

[@MrPossumeyes]

Live as you can, and be strong all the while. And enjoy this channel.

[@LV128]

The garden plot...the garden posts...the garden beds...the garden compost and mixed soil...the sheer size and magnitude of this undertaking is off the charts... just 2 homesteaders doing all this work and knocking it out of the park. Nothing is half done, but everything is accomplished with incredible fortitude, talent, and passion. Your videos and lives are awe-inspiring. ❤❤❤

[@fabrijohanna]

a bit incredible, isn't it? Can't believe, you had no help

[@derrihanson9876]

They had each other!

[@bustersmith5569]

And every video is like that ,,, !!!!

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[@fabrijohanna]

@@derrihanson9876 makes 2 people

[@dennisnagel4422]

CONGRATULATIONS ON your garden, Definitely the way to go !!! All good gardeners are continuing to learn, it's a never ending process.

[@ronconradt4427]

As usual, your opening video is wonderful, National Geographic worthy!

[@JeanneBook]

It'd be nice if they can make a compilation of their intros, that would be a good watch.

[@cicicamino7379]

Those montages are so stunning and would be enough for a weekly video all on their own!

[@LionsOfHope-23]

Yes - she's also a terrific videographer !

[@jackryan6446]

"Can I just be your cheerleader, or do I have to work?" LOL love it Ariel. I appreciate seeing you work hard with your husband.

[@craigduddles5650]

That was my favorite bit. Lovely candid moment. Eric's reply, "Sure" Neither serious but serious workers.

[@greenenough1727]

Let's not forget that Ariel also does a lot of the planning an researches to find solutions to problems.

[@rhondazappalewis3685]

I laughed at that too. 😊

[@doodle6166]

I feel I speak for a lot of us when I say how proud we are of you two! ❤

[@kimglover6968]

I love reading all the comments. It goes without saying, just how much you guys are loved and appreciated. I think I speak for everyone, when I say, y'all are the hardest working couples.

[@dawnpanier146]

I'm now 72..I've been watching and learning so much from you regarding gardening. After so many years of trying to find the right spot to plant my little gardens, I am now eating home grown food. You inspired me to take up canning...I'm retired, 3 strokes, but life is so much more now. My daughter reminded me of something I've always told them.. " can't never could do nothing 😂❤ Thanks.

[@ilzitek2419]

❤

[@elisabethkline2429]

W

[@jennbama]

My mom's favorite was "where there is will, there is a way".

[@kristyjones7657]

That’s so awesome! And now you can pass down what you’ve learned! What an awesome blessing!

[@goingagainstthegrain]

🫶

[@susanrogers917]

I swear you two are miracle workers, who can possibly put a garden fence and beds in 2 days 😂😂😂😂 awesome 👌

[@LionsOfHope-23]

This 'program' (their LIFE) just keeps getting more compelling, and better all the time !

[@Helenemonblogdefille]

It’s so exciting to see this new garden coming to life !!

[@christivbosch565]

As a viewer who's been watching your videos for several years now, I've never missed a video and never plan to. You two are by far my absolute favorite KZbin channel ever. It's beautiful to see your love, dedication, and passion for eachother and the land. I truly wish you both positive vibes and blessings from northern Indiana. I can't wait to see what the summer brings

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

Wow, thank you!

[@judye2805]

Ditto 😂 From S New Jersey

[@sherilyndietz9435]

I have watched also foe many yrs, Love seeing your videos, can't wait for the.next one, ( from Northern Wi)

[@johnhansen189]

Ditto from Denmark

[@johnhansen189]

@@SimpleLivingAlaska I did notice you figured out the problems with the sawmill. On another notice: I saw Mike from Outdoors with the Morgans had a problem with building up sap on the blade. He uses diesel with a spraybottle and the sap disappears right away.

[@johnsutherland6322]

Never seen a woman smile like you when you’re gardening is coming together 🎉

[@jennbama]

It's the simple things that make a lot of us the most happy. ❤

[@roliPoliCannoli]

You haven't met the right women

[@AussieTracy]

Hahaha for some reason I read smell not smile, I was like WTH would you say that for.... Then I read it properly 😂😂

[@amarieking4467]

Hi Ariel, watching your videos brings peace to my life.

[@audiomxr]

What I love about your homesteading philosophy is that you build once for long-term enjoyment/use.

[@adamyoung480]

Aloha. I agree, no shortcuts. Hope they stay for awhile.

[@joshmccoy5708]

I get irrationally impatient for new content when you guys have not posted for a few days, like, "What is taking them so long?" Then you post a video doing more work in a few days than I have done all year. Keep up the good work!

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

We post every 6 days ;)

[@applemac100100]

@@SimpleLivingAlaskaAnd it’s all National Geographic quality.

[@user-gf9sm7oc6k]

What are you going to put between your raised beds?

[@roblynch7234]

One of the things I love about y’all’s videos is the chit chat between the two of you. It really shows how much you, not just love each other, but enjoy one another’s company.

[@brad.m1997]

CRAZY to think that this time 5 years ago you guys were just starting your garden at the last property, which I can only assume from the videos was about a fourth the size of this new lot and WOW you guys are killing it. Fantastic to see how much effort you're prepared to put into your property and gardening venture

[@donnawilkinson5536]

Wasn’t it just last week, the garden posts were on the ground, and the logs stacked by the saw mill? Your strength, and fortitude are never empty. I get such joy out of watching you build. The perfect couple in the perfect place. Thank you for sharing your lives with us. ❤

[@gabriellesusan2360]

Put a mail box up by the walk in gate. Great place to keep a few hand tools and cutters dry. Always there and handy for snipping those herbs for dinner. Fence is awesome. I can’t wait to see it flourish.

[@dorothyallen3614]

What a great idea ❤!

[@deedawson6074]

I have one, with pruners and plastic screw containers with my gloves in.

[@rhvondalaunsby35]

I'm gonna do that great idea😂

[@annadonald9665]

What a cool idea

[@cutnrun95]

Hands down the best homesteading channel on KZbin! I can’t wait to see the progression of the garden. It never ceases to amaze me at the speed that y’all learn new things, isn’t the internet a wonderful tool. The new intro’s are absolutely stunning. It must be a constant struggle to not get lost in the beauty around you when working. Y’all deserve a million subscribers !💪❤️

[@applemac100100]

💯

[@carolynchesmore910]

You are always Eric's cheerleader. He works really hard.

[@debventris]

Love to see the garden coming together. So excited to see how it goes this year! Eric, great job finding the missing bolt on the sawmill, we can always count on you to figure it out. Arielle, love the raised beds and the garden layout and you are the best helper on all these projects. You two work so hard and we appreciate all the extra work you do to make these amazing videos. I always think of what a cool gift this documentation of your lives will be someday. I picture you two at 80 going back and watching all the fun and hard work you had. Love living vicariously through you and I appreciate Alaska so much because of you. Thanks guys, love you. ❤

[@lisakallunki5042]

I will never again complain about getting my garden area prepped for planting! This was intense!!

[@marlysjcollins8775]

A nest… “PLEASE don’t touch it.” 😂 Ariel anticipation in your voice expecting the removal of the nest being Eric’s first thought was perfect.

[@nancycowan6109]

And today I planted a tomato plant and some miscellaneous herbs. Only because a neighbor’s tree got cut down and we were gifted with some sun. I can’t wait to see what you two plant and harvest. Always a joy to watch you work your dream life. ❤️❤️

[@Jacob-he4vy]

It’s unbelievable how much work you guys do. Videoing it makes it more work. And then you edit the videos after which take a ton of time. The amount you get done is crazy. It’s inspiring and motivating to watch. You jumping into projects headfirst and tackling them is awesome.

[@mrwes100]

Not even the zombies are getting in! 🙌👍😂

[@marylouise890]

😂 ❤❤

[@patti6194]

My husband's family farm is in Maine and I showed him your fence and he was agog! Lol. My nomination for the tool name is the fence wrench.

[@janetkoball44]

Good name

[@stephenrobb8759]

We call the fence wire twisting tool a "splicing " tool.

[@rebeccagraf2962]

So so so exciting. This desert girl is very jealous of your available wood and saw mill. I'm living vicariously through you guys! And man, that fence is a beast!

[@toddargetsinger3202]

I pause your videos when I go to the bathroom. That’s how hooked I am. That’s not right. And I just found you tonight. Been binging you now for five hours

[@julih2674]

Rabbits get thru my “no climb” style fence. Go right thru a 2”x4” opening. I ended up putting 1/2” square hardware cloth around bottom to keep them out of the garden.

[@lynnsweeney4529]

Someone else mentioned your opening cinematography, it is absolutely beautiful. My husband and I enjoy watching you two kids just crush it with the coworkers' skills. Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to share your videos with us. 😊

[@therapturesoon]

God's creation is so beautiful

[@Inhshaver51]

I’m sitting in ICU with my husband and your video was exactly what I needed, thank you, they are the highlight of any week but this one was great

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

You are so welcome! Hope your ok

[@Inhshaver51]

@@SimpleLivingAlaska, thanks, yes I’m fine, it’s my husband who had brain surgery. Surgery was successful and we are hoping to go home in a couple of days. Thanks again for all the hard work you put into making videos, it really is appreciated by all of your subscribers but maybe especially those of us can’t get out and do stuff anymore. We live vicariously through you 😁

[@pamelar5868]

❤❤❤

[@kimmerriman4293]

Makes me sad when I get to the end of the video! I just want it to go on and on😜 You two are so inspiring ❤

[@katiekent683]

The first thing that cracked me up was the chicken slipping on the dirt hill, then your giggling at Eric, and just plain Eric himself!! He is really smart and humble, and sometimes does not even know he is funny. I adore you two!!!!!!!

[@DenzLeeby-sl1jb]

Beautiful garden! Anything you get in will be more than last summer, and next spring you’ll have the greenhouse and construction done to hit the ground running! Real progress to be proud of.

[@jessicantorres]

I'm so excited to see this garden when everything is growing. I've been watching for about 5 years now and the garden growing is my favorite time of year to watch

[@fayepotts3279]

I was so, so tired from watching your video, not because you were boring. Its from watching you both work so hard. That is a lot of heavy duty work! Great job!

[@suzannaplinke7784]

My grandfather used to go where they were tearing down an old house and he always asked for the windows for his hot boxes. Another great video.

[@kenhart6330]

My father was a professional gardener for many years and when plants that were wanting to be planted on, he told me and my siblings were potbound. That's where you can see the roots coming out of the pot, or whatever you have them planted in. A house plant that wants to be potbound to flower are Christmas Cactuses and similar plants. There are others that I can't name because I'm not a man who has ever been a gardener. Where I live in Britain my house doesn't have a garden, only a small walled in concrete yard.

[@pamelar5868]

It is a lot of fun listening to people who love gardening talk garden! The challenges and the joys of it all light up you gardening people's faces! ❤

[@maggiew8524]

Super garden build! Sawdust solution….I use it between my garden beds in the walkways. It keeps them almost weed free and no mud, keeping the pathways nice and clean. It’s a win win! 👋😃🇨🇦

[@donnaskapik6443]

Love it “Can’t I just be your Cheerleader ? Do I have to work?”

[@miatfitz]

But we know Ariel will pitch in and work ...its just her "can do" attitude.

[@donnaskapik6443]

@@miatfitz Agreed she is a very hard worker !!!!

[@dan2545]

Ariel and Eric the music and photography is outstanding. I can't wait to see your garden and how you will benefit from it, watch out for these little critters 🐇🐇🐿🐿🦨🦨🐱🐱😊

[@frasersgirl4383]

I can’t even imagine my life without your channel. For years now you’ve been my favorite you tube channel. I don’t know why you don’t have ten million subscribers! The most beauty, the most knowledge, the most gardening…..the list goes on and on. I can’t wait to see this summer unfold….❤️💫🌱🌱🌱💫❤️

[@BRY0NZ]

For some reason a spring episode from 5 years popped up in my feed just before this one, man the difference in editing has certainly improved!

[@mariannereno-db4db]

Editing, none better. Extraordinary.

[@FoxyfloofJumps]

Just remember: more tie-downs to your vertical posts means more stability, and greater strength. Don't skimp on the wire ties because it's hard and tedious. You want more ties especially around your corners. Also, the raised beds will save your back. Build it right, build it once. Also, that saw mill is mesmerizing. I love watching the logs turn into structural timbers.

[@123hkopm123]

Machinist here. You can sharpen the drill bits. Usually people use a bench grinder but an angle grinder works for situations like this.

[@user-sv4pj5jl8n]

Y'all are the hardest working couple we watch on YT. We are thoroughly impressed with your Alaska Garden Stockade!

[@crochet1knit180]

You two are AMAZING! Love love love your projects and energy. Thank you for sharing your life with us.🤩💖💖

[@bruceg5729]

It's always a good day when I pop into KZbin and there's one of your videos thank you❤

[@lydwardtenticles283]

I love your channel so much! My husband and I want to move to Alaska someday (hopefully in 5 years or less) and watching your videos just strengthen the voice in my head telling me this is the right choice. The freedom you have to do what you want and the need to rely on each other and yourselves is amazing. You truly are living the dream! Right now we are in Illinois and I’ve made my garden and will start teaching myself how to preserve our food for survival. The goal is to be self sufficient by the time we are ready to make the move! Maybe I’ll see you there someday! 😊

[@garys596]

One of the best things you have taught me about gardening is to start plants using clear solo cups. Now I can see if something is getting root bound and can have a better idea of when to transplant into my raised beds.

[@redlanternhomesteadcathym105]

You two are the highlight of my night when you post. Thank you. You are so appreciated!

[@MightyPenn]

😅 Your garden is going to look like my DREAM garden when you're finished! Can't wait to see it in July!

[@ashmagardener]

The higher the raised bed, the easier on the two of you as you age. Also, I don't know if you guys like ducks, but if you have high raised beds you can keep ducks your in your garden for pest control and when you clean their water you can use that on your trees. Duck eggs are also more nutritious than chicken eggs. Also I would put down barrier fencing around the garden to keep animals from digging in. Bears will want your berries too. Just ideas, but I think it's all great, I can't wait to see what it looks like with all the plants!

[@ilhopeb]

I rewatched y'all making your old garden the other day. Holy cow is that tractor making a difference! I'm glad it's going faster and easier for you this time. Also my husband laughed when Ariel was talking about being an impatient gardener, he said it was like listening to me, haha.

[@lesleyyoung5730]

😂All those Moose around,(opening shots), you'd swear they know the hunting schedule.

[@elainedegoede6276]

You two are really hard workers and I pray that you will be blessed with a good grope of fruit and vegetables. You really deserve it. I am so proud of you. The video in the beginning was beautiful. Love you guys. 🙏❤️

[@user-kw4sj7yg1w]

Ariel, Eric, good afternoon. Branches, bark, fallen leaves, and cardboard are usually placed at the bottom of warm beds. For greater oxygen access to roots and plant nutrition. I wish you success .

[@user-tb5lw9fb7k]

What a joy when I get a notice of a video from Ariel and Eric! You really are the dream team. I can't wait for the next video. Greetings from Michigan!

[@curthale8605]

I'm so impressed at all you have accomplished with your homestead. I believe your an inspiration to many. I enjoy your videos so much, I would just like to thank you !!

[@applemac100100]

Eric and Arielle you embody the spirit of the pioneers. This is how the west was won. If the Ivy League university students took a leaf out of your book the country would be a much better place.

[@oldpossum57]

I am watching this, feeling really happy for Eric and Arielle, frankly stunned at how much fit and skilled people get done in a day. I admire the homemade tools. At 40+ mi utes this was much better for y health than another event getting too much attention on the other side of the country.

[@user-mp9kt5jv3d]

there just is no quit in you two! You have done so many things by having an idea and doing it with no experience I'm amazed.

[@andrewlittlefield3425]

I sat down with a meal and said to my wife, I hope y’all posted a video and yes! 😊

[@andrewlittlefield3425]

You gotta lower your rpm when drilling 😊

[@downtonviewer]

When I saw they posted, I made my dinner then sat down to watch while I ate. Such a great channel!

[@kildee0170]

Arielle, I'm so happy you're getting your garden fixed and can't wait till it's producing beautiful vegetables. I love you guys, love watching you garden, hunt, fish, can your meat and veggies up. Eric's cooking and your bread baking make me so hungry. You're my idols, because if I could go back and start my life over I'd be doing just what you two are doing. Living off the land and out away from everything. Being in my 70s and having severe osteoarthritis, and need both hips and knees joints replaced that Drs want to operate on put a stop to my growing a garden and canning up vegetables, but I refused to be cut on because of my fibromyalgia, it makes your pain way worse than it's supposed to be, I just can't handle this pain anymore. I'm laying on the couch now squalling because I can't get comfortable because of the pain, but I'd give anything to be where you are in your life. Thank you for posting these videos of your life, they are such a treat, I wake up everyday and turn on my phone to look for your video. Thank you for listening to an old worn out woman who knows she probably doesn't have much time left on this earth, God willing I'll be here as long as he deems necessary...❤❤❤😚

[@williamsion3000]

Waiting for the next video as always, I am 70 wish I had done this all when younger. Now watching you do this you are ..MY FAVOURITE YOU TUBE CANNEL

[@mariezafonte6473]

Always impressed by what the two of you accomplish. Ariel, you are so much more than just a cheer leader. Eric is a master at everything he does. Can't wait to see you planting in this unbelievable garden.

[@divinewrath3142]

Every time the video comes to an end it makes me a little sad. I could watch you two for hours. This life was always my dream. I grew up on a small farm and do as much as I can now on my one acre, but we have to be close to town for my 82yr old dad. One day I will have my little farm life again, until then I get to live vicariously through you guys♥

[@Gigi-fv9ky]

That fence is impressive! Y’all continue to amaze me with just how capable you are! I grew up on a farm and am in my 6th decade of gardening, but after moving to the Northwest more than 20 years ago, my results have been nothing to brag about. The deer and the dry summers have been a challenge. And I can’t afford to hire someone to fence in my property or put in irrigation and am no longer able to do it myself. It makes me appreciate your fence so much. Anyway, I wanted to mention, although you probably already know, in addition to the covers, fill the bottom part of your hot beds with manure and other compostables because the heat from the decomposition will really warm up your hot beds. It’s an ancient way of doing that and I saw Charles Dowding show his hot beds built that way several years back in one of his videos on his YT channel. I can’t wait to see how your garden does this year!

[@maruxfmm1407]

Use the saw dust in the paths between the beds…maybe? 😊

[@maryd9947]

Goodness, Arielle, I am so excited for you!

[@scotthodgen5647]

Okay, real advice for fence pulling. Observations of your process from a lifelong farmer: 1) Change to a homemade clamp for pulling your fence tight...two 2X4s longer than the height of your wire...drill holes for carriage bolts to go through both boards (we use 4 bolts for 5' woven wire fence, so you'll need about 8 bolts. The 2X4s sandwich the woven wire fence and we attach chain (not nylon straps - not safe) to the sandwiched 2X4s with barbless stranded wire. We only use the tractor as our anchor point and use a come-along to pull the fence tight. Lastly, we never (never) pull around a corner post...always terminate your woven wire on the end post and then start with your next straight pull by starting your next piece of woven wire by doing the connection exactly as you did on the first pull. Good luck. Always rooting for you guys. Love your channel's content. 👍😊

[@ianbaird6113]

Try burning the wood then treating it with linseed oil, makes the wood last a long time and it looks good! Shou Sugi Ban

[@ArcherBowman]

That is a badass garden fence. Very rarely is there a thing called overkill. Get at me, moose!

[@shanewill5891]

Try paining that fence Black. It will blend in among the background better and not stand out as much 👌

[@lissaflatt9500]

The fence is so sturdy, I love the fact that you have built it to last. Both of you should be proud of what you have done and improvements to your property. Everything is first class, no junk piles laying around. Now i can't wait to see the garden planted. Peace out

[@elizabethlink3993]

💚 OMG, You Two are so Amazing..stretching that fencing, milling the lumber, building those raised beds, filling with soil..I love watching you two build things! 💚

[@EddieSchirmer]

you might consider finding some sort of solar powered watering system, and get some tanks that you can fill that can supply all the water you need during such trips. it is something i am myself considering eventually. mostly out of convenience, but also since regular watering seems to be easier if you can digitally time it, and have water supply readily available. that Fence of yours is Epic, you two are awesome at what you do.

[@dcvlogs9203]

This is the time that ive been waiting for so long..GARDEN💖💖💖

[@breathofhome6315]

You folks are intrepidly tenacious! Refreshing to see you both in action in spite of this lazy attitude generation. Thank you!

[@genev325]

Gardeners are always learning! Even Master Gardeners

[@keltonfoster901]

A little nugget of info for when you’re drilling, pressure doesn’t matter. Slow speed, lots of oil, and mild pressure is what you want. Nothing burns out a bit faster than too much speed and pressure and too much heat.

[@paulaboynton8299]

I don’t grow vegetables anymore, I got tired of feeding woodchucks. I also work full time outside the home, so my time was limited. I enjoy going to local farmers markets, and supporting the wonderful people who do the hard work for the rest of us. Now I grow beautiful flowers.

[@faithrada]

I planted my corn and literally 5 minutes later the biggest wood chuck I EVER SAW walked right up to the garden. It could not care less that I was RIGHT THERE watering it, Amazing! LOL

[@miatfitz]

Same problem here in Tasmania but our veggie thieves are wallabies.

[@coventrywildeheart7108]

@@miatfitz I am in north Queensland and have to do combat with wallabies, bandicoots, possums, bats, scrub turkeys, native rats ... I've even had wild pigs and brumbies taking a share too. I gave up gardening for a couple of years just because I was so defeated by nature. Restarted, tried to barricade everything, think I am having a bit of success ... AND then a cyclone made a direct hit in January this year. And because of the entire wet season rain pattern this year - and obviously some bizarre alignment of planets - out came the earth worms. GIANT earth worms! Too many worms. Sigh ...

[@Mr880881]

You guys are making it all work. Lots of energy and also a clear vision of what you need to do to sustain your life style. Really enjoy watching you guys.

[@chrism-qk8jm]

Ever consider lightly burning your wood so it takes longer to rot? You guys are super motivated and super hard working. I get youtube gives you the freedom but your work ethic is super admirable and how this is all became possible. Imagine what the world would be like if half the population had your guys drive. Keep up living the dream. Kudos.

[@kimstanymyr6049]

One of the things I admire about you guys is your ability to find solutions!! The wire twisting thingy and the fence puller are good examples of "genius" thinking!!! The fence is amazing!! Superb work!!

[@this.vibrantlife]

This looks so good! I’m in Anchorage, and I have a couple pointers (from my own experience with big raised beds). First, I would use screws to reinforce, and a cross bar halfway across the wood. Hope that makes sense. The snow was so heavy this last year, it pulled the middle of the beds out. Good luck! It’s awesome.

[@ceciliakjar8383]

Agree with you Ariel, I hand water my garden and it’s actually soothing for me 🫶

[@DannyCreech]

Suggestion.. Arielle, you said you both like the go on trips during the summer. Watering... Why not put some raised totes, trash cans, or even 5 gallon buckets filled with water and elevated with a drip hose coming out of it. You can even buy battery operated water valves that would turn on for two hours each day. The elevated water containers would keep pressure on the drip lines and drip water on your plants while you are gone. Just a suggestion.

[@svoctopus4888]

Awesome job you guys! 🍻 3️⃣ things if you like. 1️⃣. Paint the outside of the raised bed wood, Brown. To help soak up the 🌞's heat into your raised bed. 2️⃣. Wrap chicken wire around the bottom of the fence to keep the little critters out. 3️⃣. Don't cut the top off those metal poles for a couple of years until you are sure you don't need their length.

[@applemac100100]

Raised wooden beds is the way to go. If you have a problem with weeds growing between the beds I would suggest using woven weed fabric to cover the ground. If you can install some form of heating in your polytunnel you could keep your bedding plants in it before transferring them outside. I am impressed by everything you have done since moving to this property. The difference between this and your former property is day and night. It gives you more room to expand. I even envisage a lovely cabin on the site in a few years time. Keep up the good work. Finally I have to congratulate you that your channel is not filled with advertising selling stuff that nobody wants or needs.

[@user-lm7zr5pl1y]

Cattle panel trellises would give great vertical space for climbing plants and be beautiful!!! Looks amazing !!! No Free moose dinner here😊

[@mariawinzler]

There is a wonderful tool my dad used when he was in the airforce working on fighter jet plans. They sell it at Harbor Frieght. 9.99 called a wire twist tie. Did you need one? Also, GAZIBO for your wife! In the middle of your garden make a small green house to make it look like a place Ariel would like to sit at and enjoy the garden. :) Also, you might wanna put holes at the very bottom of all your metal poles for drainage. Ice wont go so well stuck in there when the time is right when melting through the seasons.

[@dlaitch]

Another option is welding caps on the iron post tops or sealing them some other way to keep destructive rain water out .

[@mariawinzler]

@@dlaitch I agree

[@rocketmom60]

Eric is now an inventor!!

[@thedomesticfox717]

Love this whole project! I'm a master gardener and the best advice I can offer is that there is always something new to learn. A new way to grow things, a better way to do things, new varieties to try - everyday is a learning day. Don't be afraid to try something new. With a clean slate - the sky is the limit. I am excited to see your progress on the garden this year.