The No Expectations Garden (Probably the Best Garden on Youtube)

[@melindalewingellis1923]

Good Lord everyone leave them alone!!!! Stop criticizing them on every single thing. They are out having fun , they’re young and living an awesome life with their kids. We are sitting and watching SITTING AND WATCHING. They are working hard and out in the fresh air. I love you guys and I’m proud of you . Keep having fun❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@rhondallyons9842]

I wasn't wanting my comment to sound like a criticism. 😊 They are an awesome couple.

[@markitathomas4146]

If anyone says anything but congratulations please don't pay them any attention. It always seems like you are apologizing or explaining your POV, and you shouldn't. You are awesome and have an awesome family. That is why we watch you. If you saw me on the the street you wouldn't think we have anything in common but I watch you because your family inspires me. A 40year old Black women from Colorado. I have 3 young adult children that are raised completely different from how yours are being raised. And still you are an inspiration to me. Keep it up and keep being you. Even though its a slogan and kind of cliche, Just Do it.

[@jaymeharl3270]

Baby feet make the cutest soil tiller EVER!!!!

[@AnnaMontana-4real]

Awesome. Start where you are, use what you have, do what you can.

[@JWimpy]

You don't need a trailer, just an old automobile hood. Turn it up-side-down and tie a chain to it. Load it wit rock and pull it with the tractor like a sled. Best rock hauler ever.

[@Hollybank5]

The no expectations gardens !! Love it ❤️ Mavericks dirty little toes - too cute 😘

[@AfterTheRains]

I love your “three bean garden”. You did make me giggle along with you and hey, anything that grows is free. Maverick is adorable in his huge hat and bare little toes.

[@marywagoner8527]

Ya'll are cute! Dont let anyone ruin your joy! *hugs to you all*

[@ophelia....]

I think we should adopt your thinking of adding 'no expectations' to everything we do, thereby, enjoying it regardless of the outcome. Brilliant!

[@Lu-ys9cw]

The baby playing in the dirt with his feet. 😁. How sweet

[@marlenekutcher938]

Living the dream my friends. You can connect them together whenever you feel like it. Keep a seed journal so you can decide what grows better in your area from the gifted seeds. Corn needs multiple rows to cross pollinate. Pack them in your space, using the three sisters . Corn is high so planting climbing beans besides them will climb the corn squash is planted closest to beans to shade the plant roots. You can make manure tea from your livestock. You rock! Just DO anything to make your life fulfilled. Keep on living..... hugs

[@Kim-n-Brian]

Maverick helping to make a foot garden and you can't get any more natural than that...lol I say have fun with it and fly by the seat of your pants it's not hurting anything ! Looks great guys. It's your garden those who don't like it or who have a problem with it it truly is their problem !

[@Indy_Moon]

This is why I Love you guys!! Look what you did using what you have around your homestead😎✌

[@JoanOH]

I think it’s wonderful that you called it the low expectations garden. “Some is better than none.” Good luck!

[@dasroberts6811]

I think this was a great idea. Everything is natural and most of all FREE! Once the vegetables start growing, it will look even better. I love how you two work so well together. Keep us updated with the results.

[@johnchase4408]

I Love you 2. You're keeping "innocence" alive in all that you do. You guys accomplish A Lot in short time even just the 2 of you and kids. Keep up the amazing work. There are a lot of viewers out there that CRAVE wholesomeness. 👍👍👍

[@foxsea451]

"NO EXPECTATIONS GARDEN" Great name 👍 Good for you guys planting! Looking forward to seeing it grow! 👍❤️🦊

[@heatheroester6817]

You know what who cares what others think!It is your project and we are just thankful you shared it with us.👍It is going to be great better than nothing!🍆🌶🍅🥦

[@josephkerley363]

I didn’t get a chance to say it earlier but I really enjoy your daughters enthusiasm and joy in creation around you. Keep encouraging it in her. Don’t worry about what you plant, just enjoy it. You plant, God gives the increase.

[@indigoblue4791]

I love this idea of a "no expectations garden," it takes off all that pressure for success. I might use this approach when l get my little growing space cleared. Wishing good things for your garden, plenty of sunshine and rain. I love your organic shaped beds too. 😊❤

[@marilyngordy3670]

BABY FEET! Nothing cuter than baby feet! I admire Maverick for wearing a hat. Can't get my grand boy to wear a coat, hat or shoes! Takes an act of Congress to make him wear shoes!

[@TheGreatWhiteHope209]

Looks good. Do not worry so much about what everyone else thinks. Remember, this is YOUR place, so keep doing it YOUR way. As long as you guys are happy with it, that is all that matters.

[@EC4400]

Remember, this is your dream and you get to fulfill it as you wish. No critics here. Nice job, continue to have fun. Thanks for sharing.

[@Mary-yu3sn]

Rocks are so over looked they have minerals and add water and bugs worms houses ..and will give off warmth into the night for hours for plants . Very Nice !!

[@darbla1961]

Great guys! Don’t let it overwhelm you. One day at a time, take the time to enjoy 😊

[@lizatl1]

You are a wonderful example of people who make your life an adventure. Only you can make yourselves happy, so do not worry about people who watch channels just to gripe and be negative about everything. Please, continue to think out of the box in all your efforts. I enjoy watching your projects and wish you the best in everything you do. It is exciting to see a young couple who are not bending to the whims and expectations of other people. Go, have fun and be happy. Mobile, Alabama Note: For a short or late season, if you like radishes, I suggest French Breakfast. They do well with seeding and are ready for harvest in about 30 days after the plants are about 3" tall. I do my garden in planters in my courtyard and also try and learn, always having a great time.

[@delanajohnson65]

Love it! Can’t wait to see how well it does. I have a feeling y’all will be surprised. I think sometimes we can get so focused on making things “perfect” that we don’t really get to sit back and just enjoy the process of it all.

[@tammychildofgod277]

I really like the different shape gardens. It will be fun to see what grows. I love how you guys get out there and just do it. You work with what you have. Blessings

[@erika_is_growing]

I love how precise your construction is where it counts (for instance, your master bedroom) and you are more fluid and organic with this garden. Nice balance! 🍅🍋🥬🌶😎

[@linne834]

Continue to enjoy your life and the family. Watching your son playing in the dirt is such a simple joy👍. I love the way you two work together. Joy, love, happiness - you create those - enjoy!💕

[@dangoodall-williams4200]

My grandmother used an old hood from a vehicle tied with a chain behind the tractor to get big rocks out of the field. No wheels needed etc. Worked great. Cute gardens. Hope you do well with them.

[@mariechrisman3957]

One step at a time,don't get overwhelmed, if I know you guys it will be awesome,love watching anything you do,thanks for the video

[@patriciahazeltine9986]

Your son has the right idea...the feel of fresh dirt on your toes...ahhh!! Great gardens!

[@judygagnon3553]

Ingenuity and creativeness are excellent traits. You two are amazing to me.

[@glorialeach7301]

You two are always fun with such exciting projects and the children are able to see the wonders of nature. OH!!! The feel of the fresh earth on those little toes 😍 I did my garden just a couple weeks ago. Just gouged at the dirt and EVERYTHING I planted has already come up. I called mine a ‘natural’ garden. 👌👍😃

[@diyfferent]

Natural garden sounds good!

[@francescampbell4731]

I forgot to wish you luck with your garden. You have nothing to lose by trying and I hope you have fantastic success with it.

[@thinkingofothers353]

~~~ My friends it is a joy to see your videos. Your family is so wonderful for me to sit and relax to . GOD'S LOVE and JOY my friends. Dave here in the northern mountains of lovely Georgia.

[@PatricesProjects]

I love the jelly bean garden. You 2 are so organized it's nice to see you just jump in and do it. And to let the land dictate the shapes of the beds. That's neat.

[@tblair1642]

I live southeast Tennessee where there's lots of ticks. I also live with two ailments caused by ticks. First was an arthritic problem similar to Lyme. (Negative Lyme test, the onset was terrible pain in joints and muscles of arms, hands, legs and feet.) Much better now, some residual joint pain. The second is the Alpha Gal Allergy caused by the Lone Star tick. Please be careful.

[@darlenepeters4396]

Yes it's nice to take a day outside .Love those rocks .Don't worry what people will say .It's your fun time together. I'm sure it will grow .😊😊

[@44ronie]

I always say "there's more than one way to do the job and if you're the one doing the work...do it your way" Your garden is beautiful, do remember to plant some flowers to bring your pollinators (bees etc) in. What a fantastic place to raise your children.....thanks for sharing.

[@feliciamarquez9621]

Awesome love the way your son is helping with his feet digging now don't forget to water and all will grow with love n green thumbs good luck

[@penelopej1996]

You could add some of Tundra and the pony's soil and give your garden a boost.

[@elizabethbrooks4849]

You have a good four months to grow I think. May your garden be bountiful, stay safe

[@chelseastewart3727]

I love the country and you guys are so blessed. God's creation is so beautiful. Your family is an inspiration to me for mine. We need to get out and do things like plant a garden. The bond and doing something like that together and watching it grow and the excitement of what will grow:):) way to go guys!

[@A10TOES]

My neighbor recently put peppers out. They'll grow/produce up till the first frost. I even planted corn in a big tub, unfortunately the racoons got it LOL I grew pumpkins and let them just sprawl out in my front yard, I got 4 nice pumpkins from it & it was fun, you also can fry the bloosoms from pumpkins & squash. It's all about FUN!!

[@RedDevilRaspberry]

“If you don’t get stared somewhere, You’ll never get anywhere.” Absolutely true and great advice! Loved watching y’all have fun together. Look forward to watching how this goes. Good luck! ✌🏼

[@fiestyblueeyes62]

We're with you guys! We're doing the same thing this year with our garden. It's our first year as homesteaders. This year is a learning process and so we've just planted a few things. Only word of advice, when I was a kid, my parents planted cucumber and cantaloupe too close together and they cross-pollinated and what was produced on both plants were HORRIBLE tasting LOL.

[@yvonnezyirek5167]

This was awesomw. I literally had a whim about a 2 weeks ago to build raised beds for a garden. I know that I was late this year as well but it is okay we started. I just went over to my woodpile to see what I had and now I have 6 raised beds. I started some seeds a couple weeks ago in my shed though I'm planting my lettuce today as well as my onions. And then I started my compost pile bin about a week ago I'm actually going to go turn it today

[@faithandjoy6428]

Looks like Tundra is trying to help mow the grass. The animals will enjoy the green grass🍀

[@jodollman8136]

Never let perfect be the enemy of good (or done.) Yay! Excited to see how they do.

[@maryofventura4767]

Planting a garden is an expression of hope! Good for you guys!

[@jeanettedavis7978]

Good for you all. I commend you. You are doing what is wright for you and your family. That should always come first. And I would not worry about what others say or think. Your are doing great. I love watching your videos your are down to earth people.

[@cindyleeolcese4988]

I am envious (smile) of that rock pile. I bucketed mine out a mile to do things in my yard. The garden will do great, good parings and sm spaces they will support each other. My first garden had enough to fill 3 gardens and produced a ton! So glad you pointed out brown pine needles don't change the ph, so many are miss informed on that! Follow mother natures lead she knows the best ways. Love little maverick in the dirt, awesome to see him in barefeet. Youguys rock!

[@suz7196]

Sometimes you just need to see something you've planted growing it doesn't matter if it's too late to thrive but at least you've had the enjoyment of starting your garden.

[@peggynorton5145]

Those little sweet baby feet of Mav's....best feeling ever bare feet in the dirt!💙💙💙

[@dragonflyneb]

AND IT WAS FREE! Can not wait to see what grows. Great Job

[@aliciaoisen2552]

I home school 2/4 of my children & today we were talkin about hard work & dreams & the quote "I never dreamed of success, I worked for it!" & I pulled up your videos as an example of that! And then they got a gardening lesson as well! lol Of course you had dreams, but you WORKED to make those dreams a REALITY- and i think thats where we fall short in this world- we all have dreams, but how many of us actually put two feet forward to make them come true?! YOU DO! lol. Thanks for helping me teach my kids today! :D

[@hurshulwalker10]

6:25...one of my favorite activities too....digging in the dirt with my toes...👍🏼👍🏼. ☮️💜😺

[@SuperJudy61]

Years ago I started an Herb Garden in this same way. I planted seeds for both annual and perrienial herbs. Where I had room I poked in herb plants. I added to it year after year. It became the pride of my back yard. Friends were always taking home fresh herbs and I dried them to use over the next winter. j Just have fun and see what comes up!

[@creativecrafts9490]

You should try some rain barrels, attach some steel or plastic roofing to some of you building like the horse barn and garage and have it run into the rain barrels and then you can use that rain water all over your property

[@flowerpixie76]

Absolutely loving the natural garden beds! 🌼

[@wendywobbles1]

I love your attitude, keeping it real and doing what YOU want to do and sod everyone else :) love to see the little one with dirt in between his toes lol You are doing a grand ob of everything you do, those who have negative opinions are not worth the worry, keep up the amazing work both of you I think you both are amazing

[@dmplows]

I admire the way you guys just do your own thing just on a whim! Plant your garden, do what makes you happy. Your land..your choice. You guys rock! Can't wait to see what you do next! So cool! 😊

[@lainyfromrainypnw]

If anyone says ANYTHING negative 👎 about how you do ANYTHING...well, just don’t pay any attention to them! It’s your homestead & your life...I think you’re doing great 👍!! You’re an inspiration & great examples of what the rest of us should aspire to be!

[@mjc42701]

This garden can be your test garden also, to see what grows best and give you both some experience growing in the area your in, I think is a great ideal. lol love the big hat on little man.

[@DebbiesHomeplace]

Love the natural flow of the rock gardens. Maverick is getting so big. Hugs to him and sweet Belle. I can't wait to see the bounty of your labor.

[@marthajameson1319]

I love the cottage style gardens! The baby toes are the best though😊

[@mtak1127]

I hate the fact that you have to keep asking people to not be judgmental after all its YOUR channel and you can do what you want and call some dang veggie by a incorrect name if you want..lol I watch you because you guys are YOU and not some fake family doing cool things. So I just hope you keep being you, and ignore the people that have to correct or judge what you do. Love the garden and it was fun to get out with the family and do something different. That's what its all about. Now I will step down off my soapbox and get another cup of coffee and continue to watch you and your wonderful family enjoy life.

[@mtak1127]

Fun video, who needs to till when you have Mavericks toes...lol Love how you joke with each other. Just enjoy your week!

[@kathrinekerns8398]

Go for it. Hope you get a nice harvest. Your son is growing fast. Such a good helper.

[@dianecharles881]

I don't think anyone should criticize , I think it's wonderful and I know the little ones feet certainly loved the feel of the dirt on his feet!😜 I certainly would ! I think it's awesome ! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@maryallen6334]

That is lovely. I just sat here and watched...definitely my favourite type of gardening! When you're doing the house I do wish I could zoom through the pc and join you. Hope you get gentle rains and much sunshine

[@Northstarunlimited56]

I think it's great that you are just going with the flow with this garden. I bet you'll be surprised at what comes up. With everything on your plates I admire you for even trying this!!!

[@DizzyDave26]

All I'm saying is I live in Pa (45-50 from Philly) every year we have a carnival, lost of livestock farm equipment and record setting fruits and veggies. This year was an 800pound pumpkin and the story behind it was the mother and daughter were told they planted the seeds at the wrong time in the wrong type of soil.

[@ShirleyWiggerman]

You can also buy starter plants for your garden at a garden center. You guys did a fantastic job!

[@cathysteenson9591]

You aren't really horribly behind. Plant, have fun! I can't wait to see them as they grow. I grow pumpkins in my lawn every year! (leftover jack-o-lantern guts). They out-perform the pumpkins in the garden usually! Love the stones!

[@pattycarosi9618]

Good luck it's just fun to try something. You guys are the best!! That little Maverick is so so cute! 😊❤

[@rhondagentry5253]

I love it, most of the time an unplanned care grows the best, like I always say a crooked row turns out the best! Lol . I loved Maverick digging his toes in the dirt reminds me of when I was little !

[@janlovesmany6058]

I like your natural garden. Maverick is so cute with his hat, I loved watching the little guy digging his toes in the dirt, and then pausing to see how dirty the bottom of his foot was. 😊😊

[@lindalee7284]

Fun! I had snow on my newly planted tomatoes plants and my strawberries but when I saw that I then grabbed some fuzzy blankets off my living room sofas, ran outside and threw them over the plants. With the pots I put them inside my car. Lol....Everything made it and are now florishing! I love your 3 bean garden of no expectations😀👍🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@diyfferent]

That's great that they survived.

[@billypreston12]

I really love Mavericks hat:) Perfect!

[@patriciawolfe8983]

these are beautiful gardens. gives you feedback on what will survive and thrive in a natural ground arena. some surface amendments are nice. gives you a better knowledge of simple works for what. you learn as you grow. no pressure. just education and great surprises as times pass. keep it growing lol

[@kat369-mine]

Having little patches like that (especially with no expectations), are perfect little patches for your daughter to watch after. She can get outside for an hour in the morning, taking a break from school work (I believe she's home schooled) to check on, weed, water, plant more, and finally harvest. Of course if she's not home schooled, she can help once the school year is over. I think it's a great idea. You're so busy with the house, but a way to get some fresh produce into the house, and establish a pattern of getting outside and working the land a little at a time.

[@joellenbroetzmann9053]

My great grandma was a Blodgett. Family originally from Alden NY and settled later near Red Wing MN and Western WI. Cousins maybe?

[@kat369-mine]

@@joellenbroetzmann9053 Hi. I married into the Blodgetts. My husband told me that they are related to some in Massachusetts, but way back. His family is in Southern California, originally from Missouri. But definitely possible to be 6 or 7th cousins. I haven't gotten very far back on his tree. Maybe some day. No need to subscribe. I don't have, and never will have any content.

[@joellenbroetzmann9053]

Wil! unsubscribe. If he ever does a dna test thru ancestry, I did one and other cousins have too. My tree there is Broetzmann-Olson family tree.

[@kat369-mine]

@@joellenbroetzmann9053 He's already passed. Lost him to heart and infection complications. But our son might do one. If it's ok with you, I'll keep your name written down. And when I can resubscribe to Ancestry I'll look up your tree. Maybe we can find some connections.

[@joellenbroetzmann9053]

A-ok with me

[@hollyhasegawa6095]

Awesome guys! I think this is a great start for a garden, I'm excited to see what sprouts. I like that you have the area to try this kind of garden. Sounds like you have a lot on your plate, but that's what fun about projects, the satisfaction when it's complete, the end result, all of that fun stuff, even though it is a lot of work, it will be so awesome in the end.

[@poolfield2]

It took us 14 years to do our house and we did bits in the garden too and you are right, you just need to start, you can refine it later!

[@theresa6552]

Not giving you a hard time, just plant and learn! I would mark the area that you planted and what you planted that way you know what didn't make it! You go Kids!

[@JB-pd4ni]

YAY for not following the rules! You'll learn something, you'll harvest something...it's all good. You have so many jobs on your schedule, so I admire your hard work on this. Love the name, 3 Bean Garden is perfect.

[@aprilmartin1501]

We love it! Use what you have and let it grow!

[@lindasoaft9303]

I just love your enthusiasm! Can't wait to see what grows!

[@cherylt8590]

Love your garden layout great idea you two have,ty for sharing this 👍💙😊...

[@darylmae2329]

The garden is awesome! I'd name it the FLINTSTONE GARDEN keep on keepin on! 🙂

[@carolmirci1233]

Check out irrigation pipe to run temporary water to garden. Can do soaker or sprinklers. We did this for one summer to see where we really wanted our water sprinklers to be . Very inexpensive and easier than garden hoses. Injoy your special garden.

[@JamesCouch777]

Glad you decided to do a garden. I always figured any garden is better than no garden. Even when we really didn't have time to plant a proper garden we always put seeds and/or plants in the ground. We always got something back for our efforts.

[@OneForTheDollyBirds]

I'll bet that Tundra will have a lot of fun rolling around on those veggies. [Smiley face]

[@NanaMom104A]

I love the look of your stone beds and am anxious to see what grows.

[@lindastansell37]

Love it. You guys are such a great couple. I really enjoy your channel. Keep the videos coming. I look so forward to them.

[@jacquicoder7160]

It's probably the only kind of garden I would have - no expectations at all. No green thumb here. Hope the negative comments are at a bare minimum, it's your land, your garden, your way. Loved how Maverick was out there helping you with his little toes, in his bee bonnet.

[@diyfferent]

The comments have been great today, overall. Just a lot of nice people out there and we appreciate it all.

[@followingbreadcrumbs]

the gardens are perfect. and for the northern climate, you're right on time.

[@joycebritt4014]

What a fun project! Good luck! Hope you get a good harvest from it! Your right got to start somewhere!

[@mdegli]

once your seeds come up : mulch with leaves , collect them with your lawnmower (set high). shreaded leaves are the best mulch , eathworms loves them.