Kids laughing and playing in the background is not noise to us, but an indication that the children's joy filled needs are being met. Laughter is infectious and gets us chuckling along...
@homesteadblessings88865 жыл бұрын
Debt free is so important. Everything keep raising except paychecks. I got to find a way to help bring in money but I can' t work because of health issues. Got to get out of this city. God's blessing to you and yours
@godsamazing209011 ай бұрын
Maybe start with an RV. I bought mine off of Facebook Marketplace for $2800 (Florida). It has 2 bedrms. I purchased 5 acres of land and am in the process of clearing it soon. Step by step. Slow and steady is key. You go this!
@dgr8t15 жыл бұрын
Mike you must be doin something right because your wife is smiling and beautifying herself and she smiles every time she looks at you man!! you guys are really representing what real couples strive for! common interest an goals- love you guys!! Good on you 5!!
@donnapatten42312 жыл бұрын
My sister called me one day and told me that she put baking soda around her plants and home and it killed off all the weeds for up to 6 months. I have not tried it as yet. But I did get a large bag at Sam's club. So I am going to try it around my fence in the spring after the threat of frost is gone. Take care and God bless you and yours.I really like the comment by the one below me. It just goes to show the love and light of God in your marriage. Keep up your faith in God. That love also shines through your children.
@huguesdemol83085 жыл бұрын
Mike Love that you and your wife are doing these posts together, your wife is awesome and humble just like you. You are very inspirational. Keep it up.
@minze20015 жыл бұрын
Congrats on 40,000 . One of my favorite homesteaders.
@MikeTheFitFarmer5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Milly!!
@theresajackson88735 жыл бұрын
I can only imagine the hard work, frustrations and anxiety of living the lives you do, but definitely, from the smiles on your faces and those of your children, it is the right life for you all and I can only watch, appreciate, laugh and enjoy your vlogs, wishing I was 40 years younger!
@amandachrome93105 жыл бұрын
Mike your wife's smile is awesome
@MikeTheFitFarmer5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Amanda!~ Lacie
@annwithaplan97665 жыл бұрын
Amanda Chrome - I 2nd that. I keep telling her that too. When she smiles, it's contagious haha.
@amandachrome93105 жыл бұрын
@@annwithaplan9766 😁😄
@vahlla785 жыл бұрын
It really is! Makes me smile too :)
@kirouanemohamedamine79954 жыл бұрын
Are you single
@treasuresofchristtv48445 жыл бұрын
WONDERFULL FAMILY,VERY HARD WORKING,OWE NO MAN NOTTHING BUT LOVE.
@quintusdias89843 жыл бұрын
Noriced immediately that these fine people carry their kids about...don't see much of that anymore. Fine presentation. Thanks for sharing!
@MikeTheFitFarmer3 жыл бұрын
They are great people!
@diannawilliams7615 жыл бұрын
Hey, its so great to see young families living this way and farming. Beautiful flowers and turning it into a business. So wonderful, they didn't quit but pressed on to another ideal. God bless them. Thank you for sharing. I love the hard siding too.
@MikeTheFitFarmer5 жыл бұрын
We had a great time with them!
@starburstbluefire33903 жыл бұрын
Living peaceful and debt free, in nature can't beat it! Nice garden. Very happy for you guys in Virginia!
@homestead365 жыл бұрын
Visits like this emphasizes that you are not the only one in the battle.
@MikeTheFitFarmer5 жыл бұрын
Always good to know we aren't alone.
@stephaniechavez94225 жыл бұрын
hi guys. i grew up in whittier, calif. we had a small 2 bedroom home. parents in one and 3 kids in the other. we did have some land. we raised goats, rabbits, and chickens and pets. so my dad built us a room the size of an average bedroom with windows, door etc. he put storage benches in it, a blackboard and bins for our toys. once built we were then no longer allowed to play inside the outside. i lived in what we called our 'play house.' i would get my lunch and eat out there. and sometimes even dinner. i loved it. even during the winters and cold i was out there. it is the fondest memory i have growing up. my dad built us an outdoor fountain made our of boulders like you used to find in mt. parks. ah such memories...
@jamesclaire1153 жыл бұрын
A wonderful video. The warmth and humanity come through so strongly.
@lindastrous52432 жыл бұрын
I watched when you visited Rosa. Watching this episode, I now understand what you meant by a patio before you put up yurt. Enjoying your family.
@jimclaire79964 жыл бұрын
I love flowers as well. I grow some flowers but usually give them away for people using the flowers for funerals. I grow vegetables too, but just for home consumption. I am so glad to see like minded people. God bless America.
@hippo8054 жыл бұрын
Beautiful flowers and arrangements!
@najwadeckard7135 жыл бұрын
This is great! Everything is possible. I agree with finding a need and filling it. They're doing it with flowers!! Thank you Lacie and Mike for sharing and featuring them on your channel!
@cozykitten5 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed seeing their property and yurt. I think the wood siding looks beautiful and would look great on yours too. I also love flowers, everything was so pretty. I'm looking forward to the coming year and what all you guys have in store for your homestead 😊❤
@karnellhillscan28345 жыл бұрын
My 97 year old grandmother lives in a yurt
@MountainRoots4 жыл бұрын
When we started out we looked at buying a yurt but the ones we priced were way out of our range. We tried instead to build a round house with straw bale walls and cob thermal mass. Ran out of time before bad weather set in that winter and ended up living in a friend’s 5th wheel instead for a while. In the end, we built a pole barn and later renovated it into our home. Love thinking (& living) outside the box! So cool you call a yurt home!!
@danandjeanneharp95655 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the tour of another yurt. Will look forward to your remodel.
@MikeTheFitFarmer5 жыл бұрын
Hope you guys are having a good trip!!
@BM-hb2mr4 жыл бұрын
Baker creek heirloom seeds are great seeds too. I also turned a guy on to your channel from Kentucky. Shawnee workshop. Check him out. I think you would all enjoy. I turned him onto your channel He loves it
@noahriding57803 жыл бұрын
When looking at rural land, how do you know which zoning restrictions will let you do stuff like yurts and tiny houses, or other cheap housing alternatives? How do you know which areas you can safely do this? Or are people just going so far out there, that nobody notices? When looking at plots of land there's this mess of zoning crap that's hard to navigate. People talk about finding land cheap but not about this part. Hope someone can comment on this.
@rogerbettencourt96545 жыл бұрын
I enjoy all of your videos, I especially enjoy how much you share with us other peoples channels and journeys, you are so beautiful a family. God bless you guys. Also, looking forward to your Yurt renovation.
@MikeTheFitFarmer5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Roger!
@abernathymonsoon46385 жыл бұрын
Beautiful farm and family! And those SUNFLOWERS! Thanks for taking us along for the ride =)
@droxlundquist80135 жыл бұрын
Cool Yurt and nice family. Thanks for taking us on your visit.
@MikeTheFitFarmer5 жыл бұрын
They have a great place!
@MustangSally72595 жыл бұрын
Love seeing other farms. I love yurts,wouldn't mind living in one.
@gardensbyjudylevy80314 жыл бұрын
Love the deck on their yurt, really nice.
@thethess30544 жыл бұрын
The first yurt you showed has to be my favorite
@kirouanemohamedamine79954 жыл бұрын
Good evening
@loulou_99995 жыл бұрын
Thank you for another great inspirational and educational video. All those blooming flowers made that homestead look like an enchanted forest . The children play area was the icing on the cake!
@hollynelson5435 жыл бұрын
MRS. Fit Farmer.is so pretty, one lucky man.
@janetwithers74275 жыл бұрын
Hi lovely folks. Nice visit with your friends in Va. They have a cool farm/ homestead/Yurt home folks. Thanks for sharing.💓🦃🍂🍂🌾🏵️💖
@gtgl2x4 жыл бұрын
My new favorite people besides Jason and Lorraine!
@movielover1395 жыл бұрын
I know little to nothing about farming, but I have been doing my research and have tried growing different things in a small garden in my backyard. I admire these people who have the spirit and fortitude to live off grid, in yurts or tiny homes, with their own water systems and power and things. This takes hard work but if I could find myself a woman with the same drive and spirit.., I be gone out to become a home stead-er. I have a plan in progress so that I may reach this goal before my time here is up. Takes a lot of hard work and love. I wish all of you the Best.
@TravelToTheWorldAaliyahtravel5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful video. really enjoyed. It is a great pleasure to see that this city belongs to my favorite country, the USA
@ReapWhatYouSeauxLeJeune5 жыл бұрын
Great job y’all thanks for sharing from Louisiana
@stephaniejones41945 жыл бұрын
Loved this video so much, thanks Mike & Lacey 😀❤️
@MikeTheFitFarmer5 жыл бұрын
So glad you liked it!
@SimplyJanHomestead5 жыл бұрын
What a cool farm! I love their entrepreneurial spirit!
@MikeTheFitFarmer5 жыл бұрын
It really is a nice place!
@audreyabdo77195 жыл бұрын
This is good and so are you. I am getting so motivated by both of you and I’m writing down all of my ideas. God bless you all.
@bobbie66775 жыл бұрын
Hi guys! Great video. Thanks for sharing!
@MikeTheFitFarmer5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@gumtreejunction63425 жыл бұрын
Lovely family and what a great set up. Thank you so much for sharing and special thanks to Shane and Beverly for letting you do it. Grown on!
@donnavanlengen45654 жыл бұрын
Great,great,great.keep up the farm and your life. Good going.
@StoneKathryn3 жыл бұрын
That's neat that you were inspired by Beverly and Shane to put the windows and siding in you yurt! It's great when you can get good ideas from other people doing similar things! I sure like all the animals you guys have. And all the gardening you do. You guys have me great ideas to try at my little hobby farm. Thanks!
@laurarobinson12573 жыл бұрын
I love the joy you bring to sharing these amazing stories. Makes me smile!
@vahlla785 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this tour. Happy families enjoying LIFE! That's what it's all about :) Edit to say, Lacie is glowing and pretty as always. There is just a beam of goodness that comes off her sweet face!
@angelsuniverse60213 жыл бұрын
Maybe placing lot of cardboard in the area they plant n composting on top n fabric n/orheavy mulch on the paths...when the seedlings r big enough they will have strength their roots to go where the grass n weed roots were 😊...it is awesome that way n way easier
@clarkclarke4 жыл бұрын
I like that their Yurt is off the ground and the surrounding deck ...
@jmarieflowers4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Its a process for sure..Even keeping the dream alive inside you!!! XO
@dandan83335 жыл бұрын
Beautiful young family enjoying life and understanding when challenges are infront of you... one must change gears to reach that next level. Continue on, everything awaits you and your dreams.
@BostonRocks76_Carmen5 жыл бұрын
That was very interesting. I love seeing different ideas on homesteading. God Bless! Carmen
@MikeTheFitFarmer5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@victoriabryce16835 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, I wish they had a KZbin channel too
@Citystead5 жыл бұрын
She really does have a great Instagram! So cool you guys got to take us on a trip over there. Yheir place is really cool and awesome to see them adapt on their farm plans to keep successful.
@robertmmatovu34135 жыл бұрын
Love your Chanel guys. Continue inspiring people to homestead.
@Alex-131344 жыл бұрын
I really wanna live like this I’m from VA so I’m used to the rural areas but I wanna get off grid
@TruthVsReality20284 жыл бұрын
Same here but not in virginia taxes
@saidomar74132 жыл бұрын
We really love you fit farmer from Africa
@cynthiadobbins6641 Жыл бұрын
Let get the fit framer and family up subscribers. Yes in Jesus name
@jacquelinehealy17975 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the interesting and helpful information. Another cool yurt family!
@bwittman655 жыл бұрын
That was cool ♥️thank you both.
@smileyhappyradio4 жыл бұрын
That's beautiful, but I just hope you are all safe from floods. I can see how close you are to the James. I am hoping you are above the flood line. I'm thinking about building my home/yurt, and growing my own food someday.
@kathynunnery73265 жыл бұрын
Laci, not what you're doing but let us ladies know you are looking great! Mike is a lucky guy. I continue to enjoy you guys and your babies inn your life journey! Looking forward to more.
@scottslinger10035 жыл бұрын
Thanks for these interviews! Great work.
@tawnyaloha81242 жыл бұрын
so far i havent seen any one of the yurts you guys have shown that have GUTTER systems installed---out here where all my water comes from catchment system, gutters are critical---but the upkeep, lemme tell ya... i 100 % recommend water catchment//UV filtration....cant wait for some replies especially about the transition to hard siding---my liner seems to have developed a sloshing sound i havent been able to drain or figure out the exact location of the leak inside the walls---but insde the yurt is dry thank da lorrrrd
@HomsteadingThePioneerWay5 жыл бұрын
Love yurts, been thinking about one i have a yurt tent, and i like the wood siding. I use all my weeds for meds and food, most weeds are good for us
@RoseLawrence7654 жыл бұрын
That was really cool, I live in Virginia also🎈
@byfaithalone35295 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this channel
@MikeTheFitFarmer5 жыл бұрын
They are great!
@pcollins62565 жыл бұрын
Truly inspirational, thank you so much for sharing. I can't wait to see the renovations to come on your farm. 🙏💪👍
@BoldlyGrowHomestead5 жыл бұрын
My amaranth failed to launch (slugs), hoping to have better luck next year... I wanted Loves Lies to be my center piece.
@MikeTheFitFarmer5 жыл бұрын
I want to grow amaranth next year. ~ Lacie
@BoldlyGrowHomestead5 жыл бұрын
@@MikeTheFitFarmer I look forward to see it in future videos =]
@carolwengel46405 жыл бұрын
If you grind your amaranth, it makes great flour. I love amaranth flakes cereal.
@batpherlangkharkrang79764 жыл бұрын
Hi...... Mike Dickson and Lacie 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 🎥👍👍👍
@333AppalachiaEnergetics3 жыл бұрын
I just realized you guys are super close to me. I have wanted to get some property in WNC & set up a yurt for years!! I have not seen yurts around our area, how does it stand up to winds, hail, our tornadoes & hurricane winds coming inland?
@jazherahmacmornna86704 жыл бұрын
Nice to other homesteads. Hope you get a chance to visit some others soon.
@wval43795 жыл бұрын
You guys are great!
@sh49692 жыл бұрын
I've checked out Yurts and domes more likely will make a Roundhouse out of straw.
@chefevilee95665 жыл бұрын
OK so this is what I do. I tell people how to run their businesses LOL. What a great capture recognizing that this is the direction you needed to go. The addition of doing the weddings is amazing. The next thing that I would suggesst that you gravitate to is photography. Pictures of your flowers, pictures of people in your garden with your flowers, and then pictures of people at the weddings with your flowers. Put the pictures of them at their wedding and your flowers up on your Instagram and Facebook. You could just give them the pictures? Or sell little photo packets that they can purchase from you at a reasonable price. Then of course in the future edge out the photographers and do that also!!!!!!
@chefevilee95665 жыл бұрын
Oh and then just an afterthought. You could also take the older flowers on the farm. Ones that wouldn’t be perfect enough for. You could shred them up. Then turn them into paper products for invitations and events?
@Nvizinski4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video
@TheKamakuraGardener5 жыл бұрын
A wonderful episode! 👍🏾👍🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
@dianneedwards24915 жыл бұрын
In East Texas weeds are just horrible but I did go to the weed cloth and that helped a lot but still ugh!. They might want to get a few chickens.
@kathycortez2324 жыл бұрын
I want to know what kind of vegetable are good for arthritis I have it really bad I’ve come off pain killers and but don’t want to go back to them I hate pills please if you and Lacey can help me I would be greatly appreciated
@PowerTom2865 жыл бұрын
Nice episode, Mike and Family
@MikeTheFitFarmer5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@PowerTom2865 жыл бұрын
@@MikeTheFitFarmer You're Welcome
@ajb.8224 жыл бұрын
I hope they try more mulching for weed control. It will last longer, won't be in the way when it ( the weed cloths) breaks down/trying to replace it, work in the area, and will fee soil life ( more than plastic/fabric mulches, if not quite as good as living plants ). I'm guessing that they know about mulches, and have their reasons, but too often I think people have had mixed experiences with them, and so think they don't work very well, when, IMO as I become more & more experienced w em, they are very effective. U just need to have it deep enough the 1st round or 2, then don't let it go too long ( as weeds start coming up more again) b4 reapplying, tho that may only need to be once a yr. . May need to also use pigs ( or tarps/black plastic maybe.. or other animals ) in the area 1st to root out weed roots/knock everything down then cover quickly b4 they gets their energetic start going strong. Wood chips (after that disturbance & manure), or hay, is what i'd do. Just my 2 cents, I have seen lansdcape fabric not last like it was supposed to, even higher quality ones, & the disappointment, extra work & frustration that brings, and just hate to see it covering up swaths of soil :( . BUT way to go, very, very busy little family, doing great ! Thanks Mike & Lacie & kids !
@albertgallion33993 жыл бұрын
Shalom, Does Ur Area in Virginia get impacted by Cyclonic Activity???....if so, how does d Yurt withstand d raging winds??...Am from Dominica which gets impacted by destructive Hurricanes; My interest in Yurt Living is growing!!!..
@SuesSecretGarden35 жыл бұрын
Nice thanks for sharing
@MikeTheFitFarmer5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@pattycake575 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed watching.
@maryjemisonMaryjay19365 жыл бұрын
I love All Beverly flowers 💐 beautiful beautiful but greens are very important as not All flowers are eatable 🤩🙏🥰Vegetable are a must ❤️Great video Stacy is Great 👍 with the Camera 📸 goats will take care of the weeds for them 😍I think 🤔 their children are sweet too yes love the wood siding make a more efficient home love their upstairs ❤️
@JFAM0774 жыл бұрын
I’ve heard you don’t need permits but if you run electrical/plumbing to it wouldn’t you need permits?
@Jellymack7 ай бұрын
This is a fantastic video.
@MikeTheFitFarmer7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@rybfish764 жыл бұрын
This is so cool! Thank you for sharing. I have a question, how does home insurance work with a yurt? Thanks!
@svetlanikolova76735 жыл бұрын
cover the field with construction paper and any wood chips or gravel ? Or leaves or chop and drop the old flowers and compost in place? That will keep the weeds down. You are getting weeds because your ground is uncovered and the weeds are telling you your ground is sick
@patrickbarber29412 жыл бұрын
Living the dream!!!
@horizon26674 жыл бұрын
yooo Yurt Lyfe! i wanna buy some land and build one myself!! off grid life.. solar... gardens..
@chefevilee95665 жыл бұрын
So what’s up with that shed? Is that just a wood shed insulated with an air conditioning system?. And did they ever say what the coolest temperature they could get it down to?
@christinevian71985 жыл бұрын
Another interesting video..... thank you
@illinifan618014 жыл бұрын
Where do you get insurance?
@sharethelove93164 жыл бұрын
is it snowing in virginia or ? do unknow anyone doing that in quebec ?
@carolinewest22175 жыл бұрын
Cool farm and family
@MikeTheFitFarmer5 жыл бұрын
They are a great family!
@BrendaJMay5 жыл бұрын
MUCH LOVE TO YOU & YOUR FAMILY ❤😘💋💋 🙏🏻GOD😇BLESS🙏🏻
@MikeTheFitFarmer5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Brenda!
@debrabutler99545 жыл бұрын
They need to put cardboard under the landscape cloth where they don’t want growth. Sometimes weeds find their way through the landscape fabric.