This Doesn’t Have To Be Expensive

When you’re trying to grow your own food on a limited budget, you get creative.
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[@Halio1984]

I love how Meg and the kids bring their own tent to watch you work like your a multi-day out door music festival...

[@nanajack8527]

When the acorns fall get the boys to gather them, feed them to your pigs and they will love you forever. I love the way you always seem to turn "nothing" into "something".Stay safe and well my friends.

[@MammaBean0617]

I hope I look at my husband the way Meg looks at Ben😍🥰 you can SEE the love and adoration.

[@homerwitmer5125]

I enjoy it when you show the boys helping you. They learn a LOT working with parents. Thanks

[@abaddon2479]

Holler homestead and sow the land, my greatest inspiration to take my homesteading seriously. I forgot the fit farmer also.

[@joenoe7885]

Man watching the kids walk barefoot to do chores,, makes my mind race backwards of when i was a child working on the farm..those were the best days n memories i have momma and daddy are long gone home to be with the lord,,, but thank you for allowing me to share all those precious memories so long ago...your farm is excellent good luck best wishes..

[@hoofandpeck]

**slowly tears down Farm house and converts it into useful farm structures** Incredible. Thank you Farm house!

[@bonnied3550]

I was like yeah a video from “The Hollar’s”😃👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@rebeccahenkins1697]

There is deconstruct/reconstructs gold in that there house! LOL

[@hoofandpeck]

I’m typically doing chores while listening/watching your videos. I FREQUENTLY, find myself dancing to your music while working haha

[@littleedenvalleyfarm8165]

The Farm house can be the new "Giving Tree story"

[@mayhmmaydn]

Meg you crack me up... Noticing the shed would make a chicken tractor.. All i could think was... That blind squirrel found another nut!!!

[@AtinJamalatin]

I love♥️ Hollar's Homestead.. I wish I will have a farm like that one fine day😀😀

[@MichiganGardenGal]

Ducks are lookin super cute! 🤗 Yes I agree sometimes you need to give yourself some rest days. Gives you a chance to sit back and appreciate all of your hard work. Thanks for sharing as always! 💕

[@mylifesjourney...sharonkar7802]

I just love how everyone hangs out together. My husband hates working alone and just loves us with him while he works. You guys ROCK!!! BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE!!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰🍕 ❤🙏

[@JoJeck]

So many helping hands from willing young helpers, you are blessed indeed.

[@judytaylor8248]

Ben, your videos are so entertaining to watch. I get excited every time I see a new video is up. Keep up the good work. You guys are approaching 100k subs. Good for you guys!

[@villagesteader3552]

Gosh I wish my husband was as handy as you are! ♥️🤣 When he built my raised beds they weren’t perfect and he thought I would be mad! I told him...”well, it’s a garden bed, not fine furniture!”

[@faithrada]

Oww gawd.. I just had pretty much the same conversation with my hubby this am: LOL. It's a GARDEN BED... let it BE. I'm just so happy you built it for us. The tomatoes will LOVE it. haahaa. 🍅🌱🍅 Silly guys.

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

My granddaughter and her fiancé were helping me build my raised beds last week. (In my 70's and I take all the help they offer) I had already cut all the lumber and they were helping me screw it all together. We got to one piece that was a 1/4 inch longer and he wanted me to cut it again. Good Lord its a planter. We kept on putting it together. LOL

[@faithrada]

@@ShadowMoonFarms I CAN relate! Haahaa. Happy gardening! 🌱🌱🌱

[@mommabear2many]

My husband is not super handy either. I you tube and build. Most projects I can do pregnant as well. Just a thought.

[@richardmullinax5599]

Awesome chicken tractor, even more awesome $0.00 dollars. Your boys are growing so fast and learning so much by helping you on projects. Meghan, you are looking very radiant, hope your feeling great. Everybody stay safe, love your channel.

[@dajboulderco836]

Woodchips and Construction Crew. To all my favorite homesteaders The Fit Farmer, Art and Bri, The Hollar Homestead and Sow the land. I would love to see you all work together again. I have an Idea that would help all of you. All of you need woodchips. The fit farmer has loads of wood and stumps sitting on his property that need to see the business end of a Stump Grinder and large wood chipper. Too much for one person. The Hollar Homestead needs to finish that house especially with a new baby coming along it looks like they are feeling overwhelmed. Sow the land is a great builder and Art and Bri are hardworking folks. All of you are in need of wood chips too. I would love for you to get together like you do for processing hogs and chickens. Share the bounty of the fit farmers huge stockpile of scrap wood and help the Hollar homestead finish that house. Cheers Huge fan of what you are doing!!! David.

[@marymoran719]

I totally agree David. I love all the same families.

[@heatherd.9390]

It's so nice to see you all outside doing your thing to make your home(stead) work. The boys have grown so much since I really had a good look at 'em. Munchie is getting so big, it's time for a new baby, haha. He's precious (as all your boys seem to be). I especially loved the short little clip of your boys walking on the gravel path with their bare feet. I used to be able to do that - in fact summer was one season that I never wore shoes. Unless we went to a store or somewhere that required them, I never had them on. Fortunately, the corner store and the beach store where our grandma's cabin was didn't require shoes, especially on summer-loving kiddos. That was the good old days, haha. Now, as I watched your boys walking along I found myself thinking "oooh, watch out for that poky stone there!" *SIGH* I've become a wuss. Keep up the great work, Hollar family! You are looking very well, happy and just... relaxed, settled and content. It's beautiful to see! xoxox Heather🇨🇦

[@vivaldi1236]

Love that you are using existing material on the projects... It’s not only economical but also the ultimate in recycling and saving the planet. 👏🏻

[@lesliecastle6791]

Love to see y’all! Meg, your baby bump is so cute. Your whole family is adorable and y’all are inspiring. Stay safe! Yes! Kids can do laundry (and should) 😉. “Use it up, wear it out, or do without.”- The Rhodes Family Great use of scrap materials. Making the homestead better.

[@Valerie_Dawn]

You missed a line from the Boots Rhodes quote... "Make it do" !

[@pinkythechihuahua3156]

I had 3 sons, and I made them do their own laundry AND ironing. This mama don't do no ironing. In the future, when those boys can wash, iron, cook, and tend to their babies, Meg, your future daughters in law with thank you!

[@robinlangeliers6870]

Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without❤

[@karenmacgyver2314]

# Ben when I had to do big projects like ur trailer n wasnt fond of getting into it all ...I always looked at it as 1-look how much I've got done ...NOT how much was need to get done yet 2- look at how much I've saved in money n it's being donexour way without arguements with hired help or the fact that I dont have to go behind them to make sure it was all done 100 % correctly ...3- have pride in what u have done n look how much you r teaching ur boys ....n the list goes on *** When we work 4xoirselves we have to post ourselves on our back now n again cuz no one is going to b giving us that raise in $that we so richly deserve...Your all doing great n a special meal or rest hour or maybe day is always well needed it .n good 4 the mind soul n grand ideas even...makes the next day go easier 4 sure !!! Bless ya'll keep at it ur doing great n thank ur lucky stars 4 all those power tools u got now aday ...cuz they weren't around when I was trying to do what u r now doing n I had little to no help n most all of it unless u count the worried dog or cat that was missing their lap or play time with me ...

[@norweavernh]

That chicken tractor is purdy!! Great job Ben!

[@Tinyhomedeals]

Great stuff. I always look forward to your videos. Great progress. That's called being smart Working with what you have.👍🐔🐇🏡🐥🐤🐖

[@davidwardlow721]

So true. Great show

[@fluffydogk9training]

Gotta love Chicken tractors. Ment to ask them where their big freezer is. To store all those chickens in and the pig.

[@marketingmapsseo]

I agree. Great channel.

[@terewardlow6042]

My parents did the same with us and we do the same with our daughter. Discontent means your mind and body are bored. Chores and work changes that. What a great show

[@nomadworknews]

They are a great family. Not perfect with ups and downs but showing it can be done. 💪

[@Maggieroselee]

Boys will be so excited when they are old enough to help and use the power tools! Is there an age you have in mind that they are responsible enough to be safe? Takes alot of patience and time to teach initially but what a help in the end! Bet they are tired of just watching and can't wait to learn to build like their Dad!

[@totherarf]

Might not be Expensive ...... But it IS PRICELESS! ;0)

[@anndillon3341]

Meg you are simply radiant! I hope y'all enjoyed the sun. It appears we might not see it again for a few days 🌻 what a great job on the chicken tractor 👍. I love the way you repurpose things. As always it's so great to see your sons working with you.

[@cherylharless281]

I was going to say the same about Meg, I thought she was glowing! GMTA!!!

[@mariowickel456]

Ben thanks for not breaking into song when you spotted the Dolly. I thought here we go with" Hello Dolly " LoL

[@paulinelarach938]

Property really looking great, boys so help full and learning so much, God bless each and all.

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Hi..... Meg and Ben nice to see you and your sons, thank you for sharing your video homestead chicken farmer garden 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 👕🐔🐓🐥🐖🌱🎥👍👍👍

[@ecocentrichomestead6783]

I like my treats as well. Pizza doesn't seem to be working though. Hot wings are good.

[@bristolveggiebeds5310]

I love to recycle! All my raised beds are made from recycled wood! You have a lot of birds now! Looking great!

[@dianecharles881]

I love the new chicken tractor!! Anything that’s reusable I’m totally in for !! Glad you guys are normal, I feel better now ! ❤️😂

[@monikachaffey]

I just got it...Homesteading...a way of life that keeps giving (obviously with care and planning, it's worth the hard work) but especially your property and using the siding on the shed, that is so wonderful. Love IT! ❤

[@Carballoca]

Watching the boys walk barefooted across those rocks had me oooh ahhhh and my feet hurting...lol Things you can do as a kid you no longer can do as an adult..lol

[@AlpacaMade]

Oh heyyyy, is that a Michigan t-shirt?!? I think it is. The chicken tractor looks very nice with it's green awning and sides ;)

[@susangerryknight2571]

I'm so glad your making videos more often. Your fun to watch. You have such wonderful boys helping around the farm I notice they don't wear shoes or boots aren't you worried they will step on a nail? That's a really cool chicken tractor. It's great to show everyone how to do things with scrap and smarts. Lovely family and beautiful farm.

[@marieradatsz4126]

I love the concept of doing it for free. I have done loads of things for free. I am now doing the same to build up my son's home. Best score was a free corner sofa in leather in immaculate condition, owners just fancied a change !! Love you all and God bless you all xx

[@ladycat661]

Wow what a blessing and I love the chicken tractor I love to repurpose a lot of stuff and that right there is helping the environment not only that it's helping y'all to have a place for your chickens Meg you're garden is looking great . Now that's a great fine on the potatoes .Thanks for shareing God Bless sweet friends.

[@TheBanjoman]

going to watch this video twice, Bravo on all your doing and I'm jealous of that homestead it will be worth your efforts. Boys are such big help.

[@lazybunnyhomestead]

Love your Mackinaw island shirt Meg. I used to work on the island when I was many, many moons younger. I worked at the Murray hotel. Big blue one down town. Everything is coming together! You guys are doing a great job. Have a hoppy day!

[@shirk5294]

PIZZA AND A MOVIE!!! YEAH!!! SOUNDS GOOD TO ME!!! YUM!!

[@lindagullage3077]

You guys are so sweet together and boys are growing like weeds God bless and Stay safe.

[@peggywilson9929]

Your garden is looking great ❣️❣️

[@emmadalrymple4102]

You really lucked out with a few layers of the sea foam green lean-to covering! I am totally onboard with reuse, repurpose materials you have on hand! Love seeing how the whole family helps!

[@carollove8752]

Wasn’t ready for it to end. Lol nice vlog!

[@territn8871]

Great home for the new chicks and ducks...gosh, they got big since last vid. Baby ducklings are so cute! I'm just over the Asheville mtns down in Tennessee and we've got rain too...all the way thru Sunday.🤨 So happy to see Meg outside soaking up all that wonderful vitamin D for her and Baby Hollar! The baby's probably doing flips cause it feels the sun!!!😉❤ You look beautiful Meg and the little one is growing beautifully too!!!!!!! I never want your vids to end! So I go back and watch it again!! I've watched the baby announcement vid at least a half dozen times!! I just think it was the sweetest way to tell us you're pregnant!🥰 See you next video!👋

[@tipgiles5432]

Y'all are the epitome of sustainable. Not only are you well on your way to a great deal of food production, but using what you have for what you need is a wonderful example for others. My husband will always ask before tossing stuff, often that and the other prizes acquired on bulk trash day street shopping has netted us great finds for the garden and other projects. We are still, after 30 years, using a solar window screen from a neighbor's junk pile. It will now shade my new Green Stalk Garden tower from our hellacious west Texas sun. Keep on keeping on. Joy Giles

[@shanefreeney1043]

Meg is amazing beautiful and so happy always smiling and shows how much she loves you. You are one lucky couple let's hope the sun always shines

[@chelemichele1524]

Repurpose is always good... Have a good evening 🌻🌻🌻

[@slowly_radish8374]

LOVE seeing the barefoot boys helping! My younger son loves trotting out this "mom quote": How Do You Get SOoo Dirty ?!? Laundry never hurt them either :D

[@ewjorgy]

Hi guys, Sitting here watching your video and dreaming of how much I would love to be in your shoes right now... What is it about homesteading that just feels so right? Why spend all that time, energy, heartache and aggravation when, truth be told, it would be so much easier to sit on your couch and buy everything you need? For me, having done everything I can do to my own house (and myself) here in suburbia to be as self sufficient as possible, I think it is the challenge to overcome obstacles, the secure feeling of self reliance and the incredible satisfaction when you finally complete projects that actually matter in your life like procuring real food security, potable water, safe, comfortable shelter, reliable power and yes, a few creature comforts as well. Is that the appeal for everyone or just me? Sorry to ramble on. Wishing you good health, happy times and all the best from California 💛

[@andrewlittlefield3425]

I have to say, you have some well behaved kids 👍🏻

[@sandrashroyer2168]

I've been loyal follower since you left California. Think of the men and women that you are influencing . GETTING BACK TO BASICS! Very proud of you young Americans.

[@pegstamps]

Your Homestead is coming along nicely. You have come a long way. It's so good to see you all succeed. Wahoo!

[@olddaphon]

as i set here watching this show, im reminded of watching your family living campground to campground. you have come so far.

[@denisestone8491]

Lovin this new chicken tractor. The blue/green is a great color pop. Thank you for sharing.

[@jemmiestone5731]

Awesome video guys. It never hurts to have a relaxing Friday night with ordering some pizza and just taking it easy. You all work so hard all week long. Cool pretty much free chicken tractor. You all stay healthy, stay safe and God Bless Y'all.

[@TheLeisamarie]

If the rain in upstate SC stops this weekend, we're starting Firepit Friday thanks to y'all! Everything is looking so great! Thank you, Beautiful People (🤣 see what I did there!) for the great content and inspiration!

[@tonimitchell9930]

Wow.....bonus layer on the little shed for another project. Nice chicken tractor. You should put up some kind of rain catchments for when it does rain so you don't have to pack water so far.

[@marilyngodfrey868]

You made a silk purse from a sow's ear. Have you ever heard that old saying?

[@Jkaye13]

Nice job on the chicken tractor Ben!! I think it's great how you repurpose everything! Good job! 😊. The mobile home is looking awesome!! Love to see your progress 💗

[@jerrypeacock5166]

A family working together, is unstoppable!!! Ben, your work crew may need a frosty, coke float, shake,,,,,, a DQ break! It's good to see father and sons side by side. YOU A LUCKY MAN!!!

[@watcher3774]

3:40 Meg looks so good preggers🤗 happy, glowing, and going shopping😀🙌🤗🤣

[@tammy4him42]

Great video👍 I left the video I was watching as soon as I got the notification that y’all had posted 😊

[@mlm7598]

Loved this and I love making something new out of something already used. Meg you look great! Loved the boys doing laundry. Reminds me of myself back in my youth. Saturday was my day for the family laundry to help mom out as there were nine of us and Sat was laundry day. I didn't mind and I still love doing laundry today. Loved the smell of the sheets and clothes coming off the line......so fresh and smelled like sunshine! I taught my children by the time they were 9 how to sort and get their own laundry done. Not that they had to do it but I thought it didn't hurt to start. I am so excited to see you work on the inside of the home so that when baby comes you will be able to be in and Meg can have some space to do what she needs to. It's going to be so nice as Ben, you do beautiful work. Love what you did with the new chicken tractor.......perfect! The place is looking so nice and tidy and boy oh boy have you kids done some work since you landed on your homestead. Kudos to you both and the boys as I know they are really pitching in! Best of luck to all of you, stay healthy and happy and keep onnnnnnnnnnnnn we love watching you guys! Blessings

[@Katydidit]

Green is my fave color... "Thank you Farmhouse" Surprise... twice blessed!!

[@jbeidson3552]

Good work family, very much enjoy your videos. I would like to know when you plan on making more soap and how do I get in on some. Thanks peoples.

[@kateymateymusic1]

I love how you make use of what you already have! that's the true lesson of sustainability

[@AB-ol5uz]

It's awesome that they found a property that had so much they can re-use....they had to sort the treasure from ALOT of trash but the pay-off long term seems like it's definitely worth it.

[@ingeleonora-denouden6222]

Hi Hollar family. So good you found this place full of old stuff you can use to build the things you need! 🤗

[@AfterTheRains]

The inside of the chicken tractor looks like a lovely posh green spa.... I like it. 🧖‍♀️

[@AnitaLusty]

Skills! Blessings 🙂

[@maryjemisonMaryjay1936]

I love that Farmhouse 🥰

[@Joshtruelove81]

This is my favorite channel! Always a good day when you post new content.

[@lararabb8888]

Love the use what you got to make what you need. It doesn't have to be perfect, just predator proof. but it did look nice with the green.

[@GrammaDebsStorytime]

Kudos to the boys! They are good helpers... Nice job on the chicken tractor, Ben 😁 Meg, you are so cute pregnant...💖

[@jeriboykin-cole2702]

I enjoy all of ya'll so much thank you for sharing! The new music is so refreshing it makes me enjoy this beautiful gift even more 🤗

[@aaroncrawford6712]

You gave me a great idea in this video to set up a tent for my kids and family to hang out in while I am working. Very cool!

[@boredonawednesday]

It hurts my feet just watching the boys walk on that gravel!

[@tamerakosa6168]

When I saw them walking on the gravel barefoot I was thinking..yep, I did that as a kid too! Lol. Now I cringe to think of it. Funny what you could do as a kid isn’t it?

[@pinkythechihuahua3156]

Lol I was thinking that as well. I'm in the SoCal desert. We don't DARE go outside barefoot in the summer. Youd be surprised at how many birds have had a foot burned off!

[@abuelitacaicedo3185]

Mickey Bland I’m in Canada and remember so many decades ago walking barefoot all summer (and hot feet on sidewalks🤪). Now I’m a total tenderfoot😂

[@chrisleiser1013]

Heavens I was thinking the same thing. I was always barefoot when I grew up and through college when I wasn't working. I even got married barefoot but that road base looked tough on feet. I can go barefoot in the spring here but then the burr clover and goats heads get seed pods and no more bare feet.

[@aunacriswell8235]

I use to do same as a kid now I am a big baby so I wear my boots

[@HanginOutWithStan]

❤❤❤ Still luvin' all y'all do - and your family. I admire you all. ❤❤❤

[@mommabear2many]

New here..homestead family of 14 in Maine. Bice channel love that you are re-use..use what you have people.

[@kcrot2566]

How lucky are your boys watching their Dad work ❤

[@larryr.johnson3048]

We call them swamp dried lumber. Usually found in the box store.

[@laurievierheller6055]

I was just sitting here watching and thinking I love these people, they are so normal and you said “we are “normal.” 🤣 I love your normal! And you two are adorable.

[@flyingpigpreserve8562]

Meg is Glowing and so are Ben. Trailer is coming along very nicely. The Chicken Tractor is Great. Repurposed material is the best. The Boys are helping which is always a good thing. They'll grow up to be well rounded Young Men. Pizza us a must at least once or twice a month lol. We get Wood Fired Pizza. It's Good Eats. God Bless and Peace Be With You All ☮️🙏❣️

[@coletteware5052]

Everything is coming along and looking nice!! Love the colorful chicken tractor!!!

[@lararabb8888]

Love seeing the fellows doing laundry! Go kids!

[@dwalsh4027]

So many great lessons for the kids. Re-use, don't waste, you can build it yourself. Knowing where your food comes from. Most kids don't know any of these things.

[@JW-jc5ti]

No rain for about a week sound so nice we haven't had a week straight without rain in 3 years it feels like

[@jamesdangelo2539]

I just discovered your videos about a month ago and I love watching them. The down side though is that I'm 65 and my desire to homestead won't be able to happen. I will have to live vicariously through your videos. Thanks for what you post. Continued success and happiness to all of you.

[@MrClarkisgod]

I just traded my 1980 Chevy stepside that I pulled out of a field and rebuilt in my spare time for a woodmizer LT15WIDE. But now I have a mill for my future timber framing projects. That and I can now make/sell 6x6 and larger posts, pine board sheathing, deck boards, and a bunch of other stuff I need for my woodworking/building addiction. Like they say... How do you eat an elephant? A bite at a time.

[@wayoutnwalhalla9401]

This was my first time watching your channel, it looks like your doing something similar to what I’m doing with my Grandparents home. Great video

[@ellensanderson1722]

You all look so strong and healthy! It's amazing what time in the garden can do for your mind and body, I hope you are all feeling as well as you look xxx ps love your channel!

[@mtzlfldt]

We're big fans of using what you have. It never hurts to try. 😊

[@matthewburns5053]

Garden looked great in background, would love to see update.

[@CH-uf3jp]

Great job, good helpers. Happy family. 🌼😃👵.

[@ciaobella8963]

Nicely done Ben! I actually like the turquoise ambient light the chicks get inside. They'll be like cool Miami Beach chickens and man are they going to taste good. ;-)

[@debmichelleparks3]

You all are so cute! God bless you and your growing family. 🙏❤️