Seeding My Yard For The 1st Time Since 1917

My mansion's yard has not been seeded for 103 years - until today. We finally got the yard done! Welcome to Cornstar Farms.
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Cole The Cornstar, aka Cole, is a 4th generation family farmer from Central Iowa who is the life force behind his family’s 1,700 acre farm. Cole promotes agriculture by filming his day-to-day adventures with his Dad (Daddy Cornstar) and brother (Cooper) on the farm. With a lot of help from Daddy Cornstar, Cole instills humor and education into his videos fit for both young adults and adults. Despite being 23-years old, Cole has an old-fashion work ethic with an innovative approach toward agricultural technology and practices. Cole's mission is to prove the American Dream is not dead and be a megaphone for agricultural education and innovation, from technological advances in farming equipment to conservation practices.
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[@royscarbrough3589]

Lord of the harvest, we thank you for the rain. May Cole’s yard be thick, lush and green. We thank you for all blessings and the new roof on the shed. We thank you for Cornstars and all their many friends. Amen! Peace and blessings y’all!

[@lindam.1571]

@Roy Scarbrough ❤🙏

[@GiGi-f9o]

Thank you for taking such good care of the graves. I’ve lost my mom, mother-in-law, and brother within two years. It’s good to see the care you have. ❤️

[@NavexCole]

I hope everyone is having a great Labor Day! ☺️

[@polaris600iq]

Ok

[@Diesel_21]

Thank you nave 🤗🤗😊

[@calebtothemax]

Thanks Nave :)

[@jcrides1320]

You to nave

[@thevinylcollector3472]

i am

[@wittry2]

Great to see a big dinner at lunch like the good old days! Great to see Mama Cornstar, too! I’m happy you got the lawn seeded! As you said, you can touch up the rest of it as it develops. Everybody working together is one of your greatest strengths! God bless!

[@codyzean1]

You should take a picture a day to show the growth of the grass over the next year!

[@augustreil]

I think the video will work, no ? But I agree Cody !

[@chelsiestinson9494]

A time lapse video would be cool I know what your saying

[@augustreil]

@@chelsiestinson9494, Now that would be cool !

[@lindam.1571]

That would really, really be cool!

[@drunkdunc8738]

That would be as exiting as watching..........🤔...........🤔.........I forget now

[@manjotsingh4834]

Your graveyard work always makes me realize to not take too much stress in this life.

[@gracie2298]

I was thinking the invisible workers that get the grave ready and then finish it off before we come to say our final goodbyes. I agree less stress will prolong thee inevitable.

[@igdes1]

The first video I saw of Cole was when he was cleaning out his home. I honestly thought he was a little dorky but I did admire his work ethic. Anyway I subcribed and I now watch all his videos.

[@lindam.1571]

Me tooooo @ Me Nu!

[@marciacampos9966]

Me too. It’s the rule.

[@underwaterlaser1687]

Same here!

[@weka6533]

Are you me?

[@suzanneu27]

That was me too. Love cleaning videos, now addicted to farming videos too.

[@markthomas7270]

From what you started with, a "Junk Yard", to what you have now, is just a "Major Improvement", and your Grandfather is looking down on this and saying Cole you said what you wanted to do was clean all of this up and you sure have. It's Wonderful now and going to be so much better when the grass grows in the next month or so. You Cole and the rest of your family great folks!!

[@annaholiday3881]

Agree with you Mark. Imagine when it’s all green can’t wait!

[@ordelian7795]

It'll look even better after the winter and the first mowing in spring.

[@danielmota1095]

I wish I had at least a JUNKYARD and a junkyard dog

[@REECEDA]

I feel that this yard is ALL OF OURS! We have been on this journey for months with Cole. Lol

[@Sheryl777]

Reeceda true!

[@lauraleckemby249]

Amazing Work You Are Doing! Your GRAMPS Would Be Way PROUD!!

[@REECEDA]

@Scuba Steve capt obvious is here.

[@Sheryl777]

@@REECEDA lol

[@jd3625]

@Scuba Steve you're literally brain dead

[@rogerkrysalka2529]

I love the way you explain things in such detail. I feel like i learn a lot from watching you, your dad and cooper! Thank you for including us in your lives! It's really means a lot when one can come and sit down at the end of a busy day to watch your videos.. God Bless you and your family and be careful on top of that big machine shed!

[@cindydunderdale6404]

I love watching your channel. Just amazed for such a young man, you and your brother are such hard workers. You are setting a great example for young people.

[@TheHenryProject21]

I truly admire and appreciate the care y'all take in all the cemeteries and the graves you dig/ fill. I work with a local non-profit and we've been working on restoring old cemeteries in the area, and after a tornado last year damaged two we started the process of photographing every one in the county in case damage occurs, so I've seen all kinds. Across the board, none of the active ones have as well taken care of fresh graves (or anything remotely close to this level of care). Many of them don't seem truly cared for, just occasionally mowed- including mowing people's decorations. I still have many to go, so I am hoping some are as well cared for, but thank you for restoring some amount of hope and sense of compassion for me.

[@Lasertrac]

Inspiring to see fellow Iowans moving forward repairing damages from the storm instead of laying around bellyaching about things. God Bless fly over country.

[@loriemonroe76]

Farmers don’t have time to sit and bellyache all day, just in passing till there’s at least 3 ft of snow on the ground.

[@retrorebel3821]

I LOVE the way you are so respectful of those that have left us.

[@bebo21072]

Daddy cornstar sure does a great job on them Graves. I appreciate what y'all do for the love one who has passed.✌️✌️

[@MsGreatGlam]

Man, I know your Grandpa is just so darn proud of you and all you've accomplished thus far.

[@dalegereaux1863]

That is one big roof to repair but you guys are getting it done so fast ! Nice work !

[@catherinetschasar5737]

I love how your Daddy tended the cemetery 💕

[@karenwright9123]

Yay,grass seed down!!! Grow bluegrass grow!!!! I'm excited !!! Water it!!!!

[@starkitty14]

I grew up in rural Iowa. I forgot that we call Lunch, "dinner," there. And Snacktime is, "Lunch." And Dinner is, "Supper." Blessings on you and all of your work!

[@oceanempire]

Why am I so weirdly excited to see Cole's yard all green and luscious??

[@alecj9227]

You’re either a dad or ready to be one 😂

[@suewinston-elliott2674]

Nothing like watching someone work 😉👍🇦🇺

[@annaholiday3881]

Me too... what’s with that!

[@davidhintz1]

`cause maybe secretly you are a cow deep in side?

[@laurieserian937]

What a transformation! Your Grandpa would be proud. The farm reflects you now.🌱🌱🌱🌱

[@dianajean4837]

Bless your heart Cole, the storm has added so much to your plate. Looks like you've got rain forecasted for the next few days which is perfect for the lawn. The secret is to not let the seed dry out for the first few weeks!

[@loriemonroe76]

Nave now has a job of moving the hose and sprinkler so the grass seed can germinate.

[@Yadada863]

Stumbled on Cole's video of him cleaning and renovating the outside of the house a couple weeks ago and been hooked every since.

[@kathleenroman9379]

Hope it grows in beautifully for you! A lot of work, but worth it! Father, please give them the strength to do what they need to do! ❤️❤️🙏❤️❤️

[@lindam.1571]

@Kathleen Roman ❤🙏❤

[@pennyduncan5980]

I’m always so humbled by the attention to detail that is paid to the graves your family cares for.

[@vin101]

hey Cole, Oregon grass seed farmer here. thank you for buying grass seed and quite possibly Oregons grass seed. we produce 75% of the worlds grass seed in this little valley. always happy to see you corn farmers talk about our product that the rest of the world don't really think about!

[@brianfletcher7942]

Yes GCI seed does come from your little valley. 100% weed free!

[@cathyb2204]

Oh, no. Definitely Idaho seed :)

[@vin101]

@@cathyb2204 thats what i thought with the blue grass because of climate. But he's probably got a mixture of fescue or reighgrass in that bag.

[@vin101]

@@brianfletcher7942 our seed cleaners are crazy haha. So many screens to clean.

[@maryhelvey8841]

In a few weeks there will be a lawn, happy mowing. Big thumbs up everyone.

[@wimpytigger7423]

I hope you hit 400,000 by the end of the week you work really hard Cole you and your family & friends. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@philipfleming3546]

I think it is fabulous everything you an family are doing to fix the old farmer house an property up, l know it mean a world to you to bring grandma an grandpa's house back too life. God Bless You'll.

[@gracie2298]

Something to look forward to in 2021- “The Greening of the Grass” on your front lawn!

[@TKevinBlanc]

You'll see it in maybe three weeks. :)

[@gracie2298]

TK B yes I realize that thank you. Just have this picture in my mind, spring)-2021, sunny skies, and the beautiful green lawn. I want 2020 to be a very distant memory. In the mean time will look forward to your maybe three weeks for a sneak peek. Everyone stay healthy!

[@blacksox74]

How do keep the birds from eating the grass seeds?

[@deannaoverstreet4146]

So proud you got it done! God bless your family!

[@vinnypinatelli221]

Pete denny is an amazing guy and really love his grass seed

[@sherry2519]

You would think that watching a video of roof repair and seeding a lawn would be boring. Because of all the hard work, team work, helping each other it is actually nice and calming in such a hectic world. I especially love seeing Daddy Cornstar working in the cemetery. He has such a respectful and tender attitude at a time when family and friends of the deceased are so heartbroken. The cemetery portion always makes me think of my daddy. He passed away in 1978 (I was 10 years old) and was the Sexton for a cemetery in NE Ohio where I grew up. The farm is looking better and better. Can’t wait to see the start of the harvest. Love and prayers to all of you!

[@samz5943]

Checking things off the list before harvest...keep up the good work!

[@robynmeneilly5672]

I started watching cleaning up my 103 year old mansion hoarders house, I was so impressed with your methodical routine of cleaning I watched more I'm a bit of a tidy nut myself, a place for every thing and everything in it's place, went on to basement with Nave help and by the time you got to the yard I was hooked. Now look forward to my daily dose of cornstar. Yes Cole your right a 10 min video is great, sit down for a little break with a cuppa between chores or at lunch time and Oh I'll just have a look at what Cole & family are up to. I like your Dad's tongue twisters and 'spoonerism' gives us a good laugh, but Daddy Cornstar can sure talk the leg off a table ! I admire your work-ethic & Coopers also you are all hard workers and your attitude to adversity is to be admired. I watch you on my TV on KZbin so unable to like what I see there. But believe me I like what I see, would like to know what your parents actual names are ? Cheers Robyn from Australia.

[@cathyrodeheaver8694]

I need you guys at my place. You could really turn it around in a day. Nice to have all that equipment to use. You youngsters get so much done. I love it.

[@evelyndaly29]

Mama Cornstar is living my dream life!! Slightly jealous, mostly happy for her. Bliss!!

[@jennyrenken8451]

11 minute video - jam packed with ACTION! Thank you, Cornstar family!

[@augustreil]

And ads !!

[@frosty8563]

@@augustreil I didn't have any ads !!

[@augustreil]

@@frosty8563, You lucky person !

[@frosty8563]

@@augustreil somebody else commented they had alot of ads. I'll probably get them next time

[@augustreil]

@@frosty8563, I don't have any ad blockers, so that's probably why, but that's ok also.

[@mrfatty]

Going to look great once it fills in. Big big difference in before and now. Glad to see you guys treat those graves with such great care.

[@jantrewitt4058]

Yeah, you got'er done Cole!!!

[@grammyto7channels422]

Our hearts go out to your family. We use to be dairy farmers an farming is a gamble. But guys have been in our thoughts and prayers. Be safe doing repairs and dealing with the down corn at harvest time.

[@laurieanne9712]

Yay! Don't you love it when BIG projects get done--wahoo!

[@paulettari976]

finally you should be congratulated for perseverance, no longer is your farm a junkyard (btw I am wearing my new Cornstar Farms as I type this) good luck from CT. BTW my late mother was raised on a farm that was in the family for a 100 years in Oshawa Township Nicolett County MN

[@infl]

YES! I’m a landscaper who recently suffered a severe achilles’ tendon injury and can’t work, RIGHT as seeding season started. Makes me happy to see someone slinging that seed!

[@infl]

Although i never get to use tractors and farm implements we do most of it by hand 😂 would be nice though

[@TripleAstyle1]

sucks. hope you recover well dude.

[@infl]

TripleAstyle1 A Thanks. I’ll pretty much only miss leaf season so it’s not all that bad. I also get free room service.

[@shadegarden7375]

Diesel Power My husband had to have tendon surgery... ouch.... what really helped his healing was acupuncture! The doctor was surprised that he healed quickly and so well. Acupuncture is never a bad thing, it can only help you, if you find a good one!

[@ColeTheCornstar]

Man, hope you get back on your feet again soon!

[@vivianwilliams2216]

Cole your yard is looking so good! Can't wait to see the new grass come up ! And you guys are doing an amazing job on the damaged roofs ! 😊👍💕💕💕

[@mrphilleakey]

Do an Anna video. A day in the life of. She my favourite Anna Cornstar

[@thelittleredtina]

I lost my dad in 2018 but listening to daddy cornstar reminds of him in the best ways 💙 ⛪️ 🚜 🥰

[@timnichols9015]

I use a product from Affordable Metals in Muscatine Iowa called drip stop. It has a backing right on the metal. All the cool kids are using it.

[@ellenraysmith4391]

Yup. Two days of rain is on the way, so I’m glad you’re getting your seed down now.

[@mrsdig57]

Can't wait to see the little green blade's start popping up.

[@amyspeers8012]

I loved that you called it dinner. My grandpa-who was a farmer in MO-would come and visit us after harvest. When I would get home from school, he would ask me if I had eaten a good dinner. I would say I didn’t eat dinner yet and he would get worried I had not eaten anything since breakfast! 🤣

[@newjerseybill3521]

Cooper is probably eyeing Cole's yard as a future hay field. :)

[@hermandarr6274]

Will Cole the Cornstar get Corn-holed on his new lawn? Nave gets her jellyroll ready.

[@drewbittel7852]

LOVED not having the intro or all of the ads. Saved me from having to fast forward.

[@adriennegarcia2986]

Can’t wait to see how beautiful it’s going to be !!

[@steveadams99708]

The shed is coming along nicely - can't hardly wait to see the "Green, green grass of home"...

[@rickwalling1148]

So glad that the seed is in the ground!

[@tinamariegregory3130]

Y A H O O O O O O O O O ! ! ! IT'S SEEDED ! I'll be so pleased to see it beginning to have a green tint to it. Blessings Brother.

[@authorjohnwquinn]

I love how you all work together to get things done!

[@ellentiedt2235]

🎉🎉🎉 The seed is in!!! Can't wait til it starts growing, that was a lot of work getting your yard to this point! Shed is coming along. Happy Labor Day Cornstar's 🇺🇸

[@travismanley4448]

A piece of chain link fence works really well behind 4 wheeler to cover seed and smooth ground out.

[@augustreil]

Yeah it does !

[@jimmymcbride1651]

Yeah, kinda like they use on baseball fields. Plus it may help with the rocks too?

[@wildflowerwind6941]

Great idea.

[@kathyusa-iowa5137]

I remember that growing up.

[@rickbrandt9559]

Family/Friends FUN !!!! Big smiles for all.

[@scrotiemcboogerballs1981]

Lmao 🤣 I am cooking a breakfast casserole right now almost done 😊 great video God bless you and your family

[@Cody_n742]

Thank for the awesome video Cole Keep up the great work, cant wait to see the grass all mowed up and looking nice!

[@calebtothemax]

WE FINALLY HAVE IT! The seeeeeeeeeeeeed!!!

[@Dakrhalf98]

Pete with GCI Turf is one of the most down to earth guys. His seed is pretty top notch. Don't forget to put down a starter fertilizer! Something with a little high phosphorus in it to help germinate that seed and get it going. Anxious to see how that Blue heat looks especially come Spring. Good choice!

[@Thelawncarenut]

Pete's seed is top notch! You will love the way your lawn looks, stripes for days!

[@BulldogBlitz]

Throw 'er down Cole!

[@sonnyahmad3378]

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[@maddoxdrew3810]

@Sonny Ahmad Instablaster :)

[@sonnyahmad3378]

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[@sonnyahmad3378]

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[@katherinekinnaird4408]

Its Labor Day. And you guys are laboring. Sitting on a hot tin roof is known as " fried ham " . Good job folks. God bless.

[@rongrose3746]

Great to see your yard seeded !!! Right time of year!

[@kayblack6484]

Thank you for the respect you give to the cemetery work.

[@angela19023]

Love watching you guys work but oh so scary that height. Daddy, Cornstar I love. I’m glad things are coming along. Oh happy day

[@jennifer801]

Can’t wait to see this yard with green luscious grass. I really admire the work ethic amongst all of your cornstars.

[@joconnor3567]

Congratulations on the lawn. Looks great!

[@turkeyrunfarms]

I’ve never been so excited to watch the grass grow!

[@vintageresalemama903]

Yey! I'm so glad you were able to get your lawn area seeded!

[@marciagibson8215]

Look forward to seeing your yard next spring

[@guyina4x499]

my grandfather put pieces of cotton balls in his ears every morning I remember watching him do this when I was a small boy and he always did it.

[@14Marathons]

I love the channel....I also very much appreciate the respect you show for the grave side of the business....I like the music for those segments of your videos...to show the solemnity and respect for those tasks...thank you for all you do and how you do it...God Bless!! Glad you finally got the yard seeded, Cole...it should look amazing...perfect timing with the light rain right after seeding...

[@connieholthaus957]

Well it is quite hot here too, but tomorrow we are supposed to get snow--- but what can I say....it's Wyoming!

[@brittblanton8342]

Hey guys thanks for the great video, I am glad Cole got his yard done take care and be safe 👍

[@JasonMTuftsify]

Give the yard a good misting till the seeds take, then make sure to water them nicely.

[@lesleygilbert1945]

Good to see you finally got the grass seed sewn - looking forward to seeing it all turn green :)

[@matthewmcfadden6646]

Congrats on the yard

[@crystalwhaley2363]

I’m sure your Grandfather is proud!! You all work so hard. Hope no more bad storms. We had a derecho a few years ago. They are bad news!

[@BriansFarmingVideos]

Made it to the comments early this time

[@JL-yl8gd]

I thought farmers had no free time! Both you guys are great.

[@ColeTheCornstar]

Gotta be quick!

[@Time-Chaser]

@@ColeTheCornstar It has been Awesome watching you and the CORNSTAR FAMILY these last 18 months. God Bless you and see you in the next video, ;)

[@kenstephens3467]

HI Mate, I watch all your videos from Queensland Australia and look forward to each and every new one that comes out. Love the respect you all have for each other and the respect you give when working the cemeteries. Shows right down to the music change when filling in a grave. There are many that walk this earth that could learn a few things from you. Take care and stay safe. Ken

[@margiebrown8165]

Can't wait to see beautiful green grass! Daddy Cornstar should sneak in some night and put some plastic thistles in for good measure. LOL

[@allorteresa]

You all have property rentals ? ..Daddy corn star, you take pride in the cemeterys. I have never seen someone with such respect..Just love you all...

[@loomans615]

Your yard is going to be so nice!

[@Quarton]

So much to do . . . so little time! At least you've got good help! Happy Labor Day, Cornstar family!

[@karlkascha1261]

Another great video Cole. Always great to see forward progress on the cornstar farmstead. The yard looks great. The unheated machine storage building is really looking up too. Hopefully that bit of rain will get your lawn established. Keep moving forward.

[@bignate_0365]

I have been watching every video since 2019 harvest started and I wouldn’t change a thing. The way you all have got better with recording and you Cole with editing. It’s crazy keep up the amazing work and I can’t wait for that grass to start showing!

[@smnlikdat]

DC, you have to be very proud of your kids. You will love that KY seed but this is coming from a KY woman.

[@dianelewis6321]

I’m am truly impressed with Cooper. I’m pretty sure Cole and Summer are the same way. To be so young and focused speaks volumes about how they were raised. DC and Mama Cornstarch you need to write a parenting book! Your children are Christians, young people we need more of them. That Cooper has an old soul. He gets how life works. He’s going places. I’m very impressed.

[@rachelone1308]

Don’t know why I’m so excited about seeing yr lawn grow:)))

[@SusieQ450]

maybe you should put in a big tank to catch rainwater and use it to water the lawn.

[@Mr.Uninteresting]

Love seeing the progress

[@annnicholls7585]

Your front lawn will look magnificent once the grass grows!

[@gregblewett5405]

Good choice going to long sleeves. You won’t regret that in a few years .

[@mlgauss60435]

Can't wait to see your yard fully grown! I think you did an excellent job of getting it built up to grade. Kudos young man!