We Ain’t After a Huge Crop | Homestead Vlog | March 22, 2024

Today we are getting some of our first plants in the ground, along with some fruit trees and we are itching for gardening season! We also have to get our hayfield cleaned up from a recent flood, while we are there we are bringing you along to our little piece of paradise out in the woods!
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[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Today we are getting some of our first plants in the ground, along with some fruit trees and we are itching for gardening season! We also have to get our hayfield cleaned up from a recent flood, while we are there we are bringing you along to our little piece of paradise out in the woods! If you enjoyed this video be sure to check out more here Touring the abandoned homestead kzbin.info/www/bejne/imfZm2WlprySiZo More options for your garden plants! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXLWZ4aanpuAfrs If you are raring to go for gardening season you'll love our gardening playlist! kzbin.info/aero/PLnKpaj6ZJDIowwC1Refr3PX28dOT3I1Yq

[@DebraMorris-q6r]

You are really planting trees for the kids to have when they get older, they will remember when daddy planted them ❤

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

You are so right, Andy and I talk about this often

[@danabaker596]

I read somewhere this quote: "The true measure of an unselfish person is to plant trees whose shade they will never enjoy."

[@bradlane3662]

Enjoy these years y'all! I know raising kids, working till you think you can't do anymore but you do, and wondering where the night went because you're still tired when you get up is exhausting sometimes. But I was blessed to know I was living the best years of my life in those days. And I can tell that y'all know that too. I wish there were a lot more families like you than their are. God bless your family!🙏

[@badatti2d]

It is a wonder to watch your kids scamper and play barefooted! I remember that was the fun of warm weather arriving, when I was much younger. I love watching your children run through the woods, climbing through the underbrush - letting their imaginations create their fun as they go. Even something as simple as standing on the top of the waterfall and throwing rocks is so great to watch...makes me wonder how many other 'little humans' would be so much better 'bigger humans' if they had spent more time in these activities, and less time glued to computer screens, cell phone screens, and gaming consoles. I am convinced that children raised like yours will be the continued 'backbone' of our existence in the future. You should be proud of the way they are being raised, and proud of the people they will become because of it. Thank You for another wonderful video!

[@timmmmmmmmmmy1]

I'll echo that👍.

[@garysexton344]

Happy kids means your doing it right...

[@debwassemiller8960]

Hello from northwest Kansas. Love you videos. Your children are so fun to watch as they run and play and explore. Keep making all the wonderful videos ! Great job!!

[@Ozarkmountainoutback1]

Y'all sound like my husband and me...😂him..we can't plant anymore berry bushes or fruit trees. Me..ok..him next year, I think we can squeeze an orchard in here😂😂

[@lucindasutt7365]

I agree with you, these children are the future of our Country. A heart, common sense and a backbone. 😊

[@phyllispitts6656]

About all y’all need is a few honey bee stands to help pollinate, and God’s blessings of course, for all this goodness that you’re planting!

[@sharongarrison8328]

I love the fact that you included your children in everything that you do

[@susanoswalt1169]

I'm 64 my granny use to tell me that where ever you see daffodils in the woods like that it was a sign of an old homestead had been there many years ago.becouse they aren't a wild flower they are a bulb and had to be planted to get a start.

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

I think it's so cool! I think back to someone many years ago going along that creek planting the daffodils and we are still able to enjoy them today

[@helenaddington1672]

Your farm land looks so much like ours. I do like the elevated raised garden beds. Most of all I enjoyed the walk in the woods, to me that is so peaceful. When I was able to do so, that was something I enjoyed so much, exploring the the woods around me. Your children will relish the memories made as they get older.

[@marking-time-gardens]

Just came across your channel and had to check it out... yep... had to subscribe! Blessings on your day Kiddos!🌻🐛Carolyn in Ohio 🌿

[@hazelhoskinson5535]

My husband and I love watching your videos ! We are both in our 70's but you are never too old to learn ! Keep up the good work ! Great idea for the pork.

[@nolagirlhomestead]

I love Nehi! Strawberry 🍓 was my fav! Oh my, the carbonation back then! 😊

[@tocolee6127]

I never comment on KZbin! However,y'all loosened my tongue! This channel is my new addiction 🤠

[@rowan2u380]

It's always good to have a Crab Apple tree or 2 for pollination down in your Apple orchard 😊

[@kingscairn]

Yeah, bees work best but a lot of people use yard and garden chemicals these days and takes a toll on the bees

[@territn8871]

I just love your alls podcast!!! I'll check out the video when you all were looking around the old house behind your property. As the old saying goes, "if walls could talk" then there'd be some big tales about the old homeplace! I love stuff like that. The hike up the mountain sure was pretty. And what a surprise seeing all the daffodils growing up through the mountain! Have a good weekend!👋

[@noahsmith8988]

I love them woods hope the timber cutters dont get it an make a mess of it i only have a few acresof original trees all the land around me has been cut over and just a growed up mess

[@kellymurdock5982]

Purslane makes great edible ground cover. You probably have it growing but know it as a weed. It is very good tasting, extremely nutritious and quite filling. I just use it raw but you can cook with it. Look it up on line to see some pics. You can buy seeds but probably don't need to.

[@barbaramccune9383]

So many ppl have moved around us in last twenty. Four years

[@kingscairn]

Same here - dont like it - refugee city folks that dont have clue and run wild - only thing they grow is lawns for mowin

[@j.d.preppingerie6522]

That’s the same cabbage I plant, love it. Nice and big. I’m in Michigan

[@Kittykatkw2000]

I had a massive rosemary plant that lived for many years and just kept getting larger and larger and then one day I walked out and it was dead as a hammer. I couldn't figure it out. Finally I gave up on it and dug it out. Right at the base of the plant was a deer skull. The dog put it there. It was still rotting.

[@shirleywoods7240]

I enjoy watching and listening to you two. We can no longer garden due to age and physical limits so I get my fix for gardening through you! I enjoy seeing the relationship between y’all. You can see and feel the love and respect for each other. ❤ It’s genuine!

[@Sharron-nf8ve]

Arkansas is the same with daffodils. Especially around old homesteads

[@rbirkheimer59]

Thanks for taking us along! Everything is lookin good, and so did that canned pork, that stuff is awesome. God Bless. Rebekah

[@snarky_farmer]

Tiger definitely looks like a cur. Such a cool girl! I love the NC hills. Anything farther out than Charlotte and Asheville proper im good with. 😂 I aint the biggest people fan.

[@peggyridgeway7928]

that is what my garden look like . if you get it real wet and you get no rain for a month with 90 plus for a month its like trying to dig a hole in the middle of a highway

[@carolynscott5515]

Just started 2 weeks ago watching your channel,and I truly love it.yall are a hard working family. I was raised on eighty acre farm and loved it.

[@carolynl5362]

Hey y’all enjoy watching your videos gardening,cooking and family ❤

[@jamestboehm6450]

Many people need to learn the true value of woodchips and mulched leaves to their soil. I grow sweet potatoes in leaf mulch dug into the garden every year, and grow a great crop.

[@michellepainter7853]

Good morning, your video was so refreshing. Out planting, then a nice with the whole family goes for a walk in the woods and down near the creek bed appreciating what God has plantled along with the beautiful sky to look st and enjoy. Lucky you. We woke up to snow. Which we will have all day. Its going to be in the 30s for 2 more days After that the 40s & 50s are coming. Then maybe i can get out and plant something. Anyway, y'all have a great day. Enjoy everything the Lord has blessed you with. God bless you, Andy and kids. Love y'all. From Michigan.

[@dorothybentley3808]

My papaw always said if you have room to plant flowers you can plant vegetables. Or fruit trees.I guess he was right but I love pretty flowers.💓💓💐

[@kingscairn]

I'm of the same mind - yer eyes can eat pretty but yer stomach wont agree

[@Joy-gt3hu]

That is beautiful. All the daffodils, waterfall and the kids playing around....

[@lukedawg357SIG]

What a great video thanks for talking us along the creek and woods they are beautiful.

[@crookedpeach]

Y'all always deliver great info. Love how the strawberries will, hopefully, cover the entire hillside someday soon!

[@LillieToomey]

I could sit for hours and watch your videos. I enjoy them so much.

[@theresawhightsel7163]

Omg so beautiful the sounds of the creek.

[@Melissa-pt2ik]

I sure did I love watching your videos and I hope you have a great night

[@fadedglory1045]

Best time to plant a tree .. 10 years ago... next best ... today 😃 something like that

[@williamwhite1596]

Keeping that farm beautiful and well kept ! God Bless !!! When you can't see God's little ones you can still hear them ! Ha John 14:6-7 John 14:9 Luke 17:2 KJV Bible !!!

[@gloriaromero1427]

Little Maggie looks like shes having a blast on her bike. Thats what a childhood should look like.

[@LakeFaerieFiles]

Good morning y’all. Here in the Adirondacks we are finally getting Winter past week and now they are calling for snow. Y’all’s video made my morning. Can wait to get out in April and May to start our planting. We started plants in the house from seed but I started too early cause I got anxious 😂. God bless y’all and God bless you land and home. Here’s to an amazing fruitful growing season 💜

[@Dontgiveafmate]

Man, throwing rocks into lower little river was my favorite thing to do as a boy. I’m glad not much has changed.

[@KeithLittleAlabama]

We have sandy soil here in South Alabama. We are building more raised beds and filling them with mulch. We watch all of y’all’s and have learned different ways of doing things. We love the waterfall and creek video. Thanks for all you do.

[@kingscairn]

All those forest floor leaves are free gold

[@etoile2423]

I watched you build that area and it is so fabulous to see its use.

[@jennykiser2627]

Loved the video today, especially the exploring in the woods. Love doing that on my farm. Your flowering trees will be beautiful in a few years. Your hard work will pay off. You’all have a beautiful place, very homey. 😊❤️🤗

[@sheilafade2016]

What a beautiful place y’all have!

[@rough-hewnhomestead5737]

Love all the berries and fruit trees you're planting! We're trying to do the same. Nothing like homegrown.

[@ingridanna7501]

❤❤ love yall .. GOD BLESS YOU FROM MRS GRANNY INGRID ANNA 👵✝️ FROM PA. farmers and Appalican,miner's daughter 👩‍🌾

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Thank you so so much!

[@lucindasutt7365]

This video was interesting and full of information. I'm wondering how you built your raised beds. I am slowly going back to watch all your history. May I tell you how beautiful your homestead is. The woods, hills, valleys. Every which way I look. I can see the work you folks have done, shaping it with your own hands. You really live and work your land. A real home.😊❤ Going to watch an older video of yours and learn some more! Thanks

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

thank you, honestly i dont think we have a video on building our beds, but they're made from white oak I sawed on my sawmill

[@rowan2u380]

Man, that Red Clay, Imagine a person could make a outdoor oven and fire some homemade pottery 🙂

[@glendabenard3772]

We haven't started planting here in Tennessee yet.

[@user-br2bf1hl6n]

You've given me Spring fever. Had the mower running last week but today woke to 5" of snow and still snowing. Have you planted a Apricot tree? Had one years ago and they are so delish and dehydrate well. Best wishes from lower Wisconsin, D

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

I don't know that I've ever eaten an apricot, I'm definitely going to look into it!

[@Redstagwsmnp]

Maybe this time next a 100,000 subscriber's

[@webbsway]

I love everything that you all do I got what I thought was going to be two very special nectarine trees and did not want to lose them so when I planted them I put a piece of PVC pipe down in the ground beside them poking right up straight in the air. That way whenever the drought comes I just run out and pour water down the pipe and it gets all the way down to the roots instead of just running off on the ground not trying to be bossy , just my tip. It did work work to save my trees only to discover 2 years later that I did not have nectarine trees I had peach trees which always die here after 2 years hope you guys have better luck

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Thats a great idea, thanks for sharing!

[@tomjernigan3010]

Thank you for sharing your time, you are a breath of fresh air in a messed up world.

[@ritasnider2998]

My favorite jelly is plum. Yummy

[@robertbates6057]

Your place is really lookin good!

[@theresawhightsel7163]

I'll be waiting with y'all lots of fruit

[@annarusinyak8234]

It seems like you do more and enjoy more than most people. It is relaxing to watch what you do in your day. Thank you for taking us along.

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

thank you

[@lesterwicklein717]

thanks for the vids, awesome

[@lindabyrne1645]

We have dirt like that in Texas!

[@LesaMejia]

Everyday I check to see if ur on. Love to hear the little one humming. She s so sweet. Love watching the kids grow up.

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Thank you!

[@rodneyb7918]

Yall realize that cedar trees will put cedar rust on your apple trees. Eventually the apple tree will die

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

yep sure do, thats whys we've cut down nearly every cedar we have on our place, so far so good

[@donaldgreen2028]

Love you all!

[@karlam7050]

❤❤We have Snow here in Iowa...

[@sharongarrison8328]

Hello from Scottsville Kentucky I have been watching for you

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Good morning!

[@adamswindyridgefarmer4804]

I’m glad we’re not the only ones with jackets on while our kids are out in short sleeve shirts

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

haha they dont get cold

[@garysexton344]

I absolutely love yall!!! Hard work and persistence pays off... LOVE SWEAT EQUATY!!! No we have that red dirt clay in Oklahoma...

[@robbieevans5434]

Y’all don’t have problems with fire ants in the mulch? We are in Louisiana and the ants flock to the bark and pine straw. Frustrating

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

No thank goodness we don’t have those here! We were introduced to fire ants on our trip to Georgia and Alabama and i could see how it would be so frustrating fighting those things!

[@robbieevans5434]

You can’t throw nothing down without them building on it. Lol! Happy y’all don’t have that problem. Great video as always!

[@sheilafade2016]

Love the creek and daffodils!

[@Joy-gt3hu]

HELLO FROM NH!!!!! I LOVE watching your videos. I have started gathering canning supplies, but haven't tried canning anything quite yet.......I sure wished I lived closer to you, I'd love to be able to come over, help you can and work on the farm, you know, learn by doing....

[@hdnmdws]

Love watching your vlog and I believe I learn something every time! Thank you and blessings to your family ♥️

[@sharidezern8459]

Just subscribed! I am a neighbor kind of. I live in King, about 20 miles from ya'll! Love seeing ya'll keeping the old ways going! My husband and I are 58 and 65 and are both disabled. Watching these videos bring back sweet memories of my Papaw's farm! God bless!❤😊

[@debraparks6124]

Im surprised you all are planting cherry trees with your cows around. They are pretty when in bloom though!

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

I would worry if they were along the edge of the pasture but being up in the yard doesn’t concern me ☺️

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

After rewatching the video, I know it looks close to fence, but not as close as it may seem :)

[@leslieclifton7625]

My fruit trees are really producing. Apricots are almost done. Then Necterines and peaches. I'm really interested in canes, blackberries, maybe grapes. Oops, the plums are usually last before the killing heat. 110 will kill everything small. I weekly irrigate to keep my trees.

[@sheryleldridge6597]

I really enjoy watching your videos. You have beautiful property. Have a Blessed Day 😊

[@delphine88313]

Most people I watch on KZbin who have clay SAYS MULCH,MULCH, and MULCH! Mulch is good for other types of soil as well.Im glad I have ChipDrop in my area.

[@randalljarnigan5897]

Just found your channel the other day and really enjoying your channel. I’m from across the hill the foothills of E TN. But living in the Panhandle of FL now.

[@sherryburchett3630]

Hi guys! Thanks for taking us to the woods! So beautiful! Love all the fruit trees and planting stuff! Gives me the fever too! Oh that pork!! Yummmmmy! God bless y’all

[@zeke1eod]

Love the video. The kiddos are awesome, exploring having fun being kids! Thanks for sharing. Stay safe, and God bless

[@pentre33]

♥️✝️🇺🇸 Thanks for sharing your day with this old lady from North east Texas, I truly love nature walks ♥️

[@CherylWillman]

Megan and your beautiful family, Love your videos and your way of life. Thank you all for sharing. Well worth my time to watch and I look forward to new posts.

[@teresahix5658]

Enjoyed your video. I spent many hours on a creek behind my grandparents house. Wonderful memories! ❤❤

[@a.p.5429]

Next time the brassica, radish and turnip bolt, try stir frying the tops with the unopened blossoms like broccoli. (you can cook the blooms too). I've got the fever too. Fingers crossed its a true early spring. 👍

[@misstlc7136]

My daddy had the coldest most delicious spring water running between his and my granny's house . It came out the faucet so cold it would make the faucet ice cold and it would make condensation on the whole spicket and all. Sure miss that. Nice walk it sure is pretty but I bet thats a hot spot 👀👀 for copperhead 🐍 rattlers and crawdads 🦂among them rocks. 🙄🙄 My granny would walk out in the woods or down the holler carrying her Hoe! She was a straight up executioner with that thang. Not me... I'm scared to get that close. I'm more likely to bring my friend Smith and his partner Wesson along if Im in the woods. 🤫

[@dorothyculbertson5640]

Yeah, im very familiar with that red clay, I worked with the highway department for 9 years and it will definitely work you, i live in the Upstate of South Carolina, love it but building the soil is a must here. Getting rid of rocks and all .

[@Maria-ql3fc]

Put some compost in those holes Andy. I have 3 citrus, 4 plum, 1 peach, 3 apple, about 20 strawberry plants and I can tell you apple trees don't do very well this far southeast. My Anna apple is 3 yrs old and already has bad fungal problems. It was created in Israel for low chill areas but our humidity wasn't taken into account.

[@barbaramccune9383]

Beautiful

[@kennetheasterly9455]

Great job on the videos and love the old homestead that a beautiful place!!! God has really blessed y’all’s family!! Hope y’all have a great weekend 😀😀😀

[@elt.214]

Canned pork is my favorite because it’s so versatile. I’ve been enjoying it with my home canned salsa verde, it makes an easy, delicious soup. I also love canned pork mixed in rice and vegetables for a quick stir fry.

[@sues6847]

The yarrow makes a really good pain balm for joint pains. All you need is yarrow, oil and beeswax to make it. I don't buy pain creams anymore.

[@paccur1252]

Golden delicious is my favourite apple tree.. best eating in my view.. I just love the way you all work out exactly where and what you want to do in each area.. Pray more people learn, hard work every day will pay off and if you stay positive, and keep The Creator close, and put love in your heart, not have greed, in your mind.. you will have food for your family.. and at the end of the day, food, water and shelter is all you need.. God bless you all Much love and appreciation from Australia

[@laurielyon1892]

You guys have given me the fever to get out and plant, but it isn’t safe to do so here in central Illinois. I know the onion transplants I ordered are coming Monday!!! My blueberry bushes I don’t think survived, mostly because of the puppy running over them if there was a squirrel or rabbit in the yard lol. I really want to figure out where in my yard would be a good place to start a strawberry patch. I would love to go out walking like your family did. Your children are so precious.

[@fadedglory1045]

Enjoyed your butter churning sing this morning.. 🌺 greetings from Florida!

[@kennethvaughan8195]

Awe ! She’s so cute. Good thing for daddy ! He would’ve never got that done without the expert helping ! Lol. So enjoyable planting ! Trees or the gardens. Planted me a pear tree last spring and I noticed yesterday it’s got blooms on it ! Hopefully you guess has lost the only one with the cherry tree. Hopefully from here on out y’all only have the chore of picking, canning and enjoying. ❤

[@stellagunn627]

There is still a good chance of frost until April , so hope your strawberries will be ok. It’s still not spring yet, just because it so warm. Wish you luck.

[@jerryduckworth7691]

Love watching your videos and how you do them as a family together. Those kids will have more memories to tell than you could imagine. God Bless your family and have a wonderful year gardening ❤

[@joycejones4526]

Another great video. I'm so glad I found this channel. You even have my clay dirt.

[@fionaworrell4535]

I've been planting fruit trees and blueberries this last few weeks..you've just reminded me I forgot to water the blueberries today! Note up to do it first thing ( it's dry here in central Portugal currently)

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Great job with the garden planting and more trees for your orchard. Hope the cold doesn't get to freezing or even close. Supper looked good too. You all keep sharing , we sure enjoy your video especially the part of working with the red clay ground. Fred.

[@LesaMejia]

We have blue gumbo clay in North Mississippi. Hard as a rock in the summer.

[@oldskoold22]

Thank you guys for the time it must take to produce these videos/tidbits of your efforts! Yep; the red clay is a challenge but I did the same as you years ago. You really can "make dirt" out of it.