Preparing The Garden For RAIN 🌧

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Күн бұрын

With multiple projects in progress at the Epic Homesteading, we have to prepare for one of the larger "storms" we'll see this year - around 1-2" of rain over a few days! Will the garden - and especially the pond - survive?
00:00 - Intro
00:18 - Update
00:46 - Strawberry Bed
03:36 - Brahminy Blind Snake
05:36 - Rain Prep
06:41 - Diverting Rain
09:26 - Daddy Wheat Seed
10:36 - Outro
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@epichomesteading 2 жыл бұрын

THE POND VID IS COMING! DON'T WORRY!

@j.m.7056 2 жыл бұрын

Whew! Thought I missed it!

@CraigCrossley 2 жыл бұрын

How ya just gonna spring a massive pond on us with no warning?! Water you thinkin' dood!? 🤣

@sirencreed 2 жыл бұрын

it looks so gorgeous! i can't wait to have room for a pond.

@tracystuder5910 2 жыл бұрын

@@j.m.7056 Me too!

@MorePranaGardens 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, ok. Good to know. I scrolled back through both channels trying to see if I'd missed something.

@reshabriella 2 жыл бұрын

Your reaction to the snake was priceless. I laughed so loudly! However, I was delighted to see that you gave it a home in the garden. And the kitty is so cute! Great work!

@stephanieetienne6879 2 жыл бұрын

Your reaction to the little snake was so wholesome. I live in Australia and we have quite the opposite reaction to snakes 😂 although I do think most snakes are pretty cute 😍

@ilenastarbreeze4978 2 жыл бұрын

Yes in other places in the world not everything tries to kill you

@lisacastano1064 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in Tennessee and gotta be careful about the snakes here.

@Neenerella333 2 жыл бұрын

One of the species you never get to see. This lil guy is one of those. Just doing his job, minding his business. My garter snakes are like that here in New Mexico. The lovely diamond backs and prairie rattlers get all the attention. Oddly, just outside proper San Diego where Jacque and Kevin are, is Santee, where I ran into the largest birth of baby rattles in one place!! You really had to watch where you walk.

@veronicadoggone5660 2 жыл бұрын

Loved that reaction 😄

@nataliekittylane4910 2 жыл бұрын

Writing from Australia: I would NEVER consider just casually clawing through any part of a garden or garden bed without gloves. That is insanity to me. So many snakes, spiders, nasty things that will bite you/potentially kill you here. Makes me shudder watching all this garden work with no gloves.

@HalfNoodley 2 жыл бұрын

This is so much more than preparing for rain. The snake realisation is enough by itself but then Daddy Wheat Seed shows up and introduces an epic jacuzzi! Not before lifting a birdies bed straight up like it's nothing? I need a lie down after this one.

@epichomesteading 2 жыл бұрын

It's a lot to handle, I know

@oatradia 2 жыл бұрын

"IT'S A LITTLE SNAKE!" 🤣 I love the excitement for nature and all its wild, wonderful surprises

@sunnyday_lemonbars 2 жыл бұрын

Omg that smol snek was so cute! And that Eric Andre we'll be right back had me rolling! 😆

@epichomesteading 2 жыл бұрын

Right!!

@mothbythesea 2 жыл бұрын

Your reactions to Epic Nature make me feel so much less alone in my garden shrieks of delight when I find something cool. You guys are my favorite 🥲

@Snakeskii Ай бұрын

SNEK!!! OMG! Those blind snakes are so hard to find and so incredibly cool! I was SO excited to see it on video! So glad you threw it back in your beds since snakes are such great natural pest control for the garden.

@mondraymondo 2 жыл бұрын

Aaaah I am always happy when I find little brahmini snake in my garden! Its a good sign my garden is a thriving ecosystem

@SandraPerez-tz3fw 2 жыл бұрын

So cute to see you get so excited about the tiny snake! 😊 .....Bobca!! I love when she shows up!! 🥰😻 she's such a cutie.

@thatsalt1560 2 жыл бұрын

I thought it was Babka 😄

@chookienoot9163 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't know Epic Homesteading existed until a few days ago, and its so lovely. It feels like I'm friends with you guys just hanging out in the garden. Although your reaction to the snake is a bit different to what mine would be, living in Australia haha.

@jimmydean8470 2 жыл бұрын

They remind me of my friends a lot lol I think that's one reason I love these channels.

@kylefriend6391 Жыл бұрын

The joy I felt when you found the snake- what a way to start the day!

@jeanf.474 2 жыл бұрын

Bobca/lil jacques was so cute 😻😻

@sdavis363 2 жыл бұрын

If they created a video showing the creation of the pond, it wasn’t posted to this channel. I hope they finally add it.

@epichomesteading 2 жыл бұрын

It's going on the main channel!

@jessicag4132 2 жыл бұрын

4:40 best part! 👀 "Dude is this a snake!"

@artsyapple6509 2 жыл бұрын

Omg that small herping/animal education segment was amazing and adorable lol.

@BDThomas 2 жыл бұрын

A suggestion for a permanent berm/swale kind of system to control the runoff: install a hugelkultur mound along the slope. It makes a nice planting area but also catches/slows down the water runoff to allow time for it to percolate into the soil.

@judysocal8682 2 жыл бұрын

Jacques laughing in the background when Kevin finds the snake

@klcpca 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh!!! What a EPIC find!! The little snake is adorable!! Kevin basically "squealing like a little girl" was PRICELESS!!! I'm working night turn and had to bite my tongue to keep from laughing out loud!! Awwww.... you've been chosen to be a Furdaddy!!!

@kathleenbeardsley425 2 жыл бұрын

I would probably put some rye seed down around the pond for the winter to keep the dirt from washing away.

@kfetter9046 2 жыл бұрын

Wait, what?! When did you get a pond? That looks amazing!!!

@deidrecalabro5725 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah where is the pond video?

@kagenish 2 жыл бұрын

That's what I'm saying, where's the pond video.

@MB-co6qj 2 жыл бұрын

Check epic gardening channel!

@Andrea-gp1xn 2 жыл бұрын

I love how you freaked out over the snake. I love snakes so much. Your response was appropriate and amazing.

@HirschfeldHandknits 2 жыл бұрын

That was awesome. I'm in an area with lots of rain and flooding is just kind of a part of life. (PNW)

@scottmastersfilms 2 жыл бұрын

Wait a minute, where did the pond come from? I must have missed that vid!

@KatWilton 2 жыл бұрын

ME, TOO!!!!!!! 8-o

@Idontwantachannel67 2 жыл бұрын

Same

@Amirabbady1 2 жыл бұрын

Same here what the hell? I thought we were friends lol

@gardengatesopen 2 жыл бұрын

Ikr!! I thought we were friends too. I guess we didn't get invited to the making of the pond... 😪

@epichomesteading 2 жыл бұрын

Video is coming!

@julesgoh 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE your videos. You both are so genuine and so funny! And so often, you have such great special guest stars like the snake and the cat. Love your reactions. Love your comments on the carrots, strawberry tasting, moving of the birdies bed and so much more. Made me laugh out loud. Thank you for such a precious year end video for this channel! Blessed New Year to you Kevin and Jacques!

@azokalum 2 жыл бұрын

Awww, loved you're reaction to discovering the cute snake.💕 So pleased that you've had some rain.

@restorationhomestead9203 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you are blessed with some good steady soaking rain. We have heard in Australia how dry some of America is at this time.

@jeannamcgregor9967 2 жыл бұрын

I got pill bugs in my strawberries this year too, and they were trashing the berries. I bombed them with diatomaceous earth and they were done. You might try dusting those plants with DE before planting in the grow bag. Congrats on the rain!

@anne.maxime 2 жыл бұрын

Hearing Thornberry made me so happy lol thank you

@joansmith3492 2 жыл бұрын

Many of us have to blow autumn leaves out of the gutters and clear downspouts before it rains. Looks like your jacuzzi spot would make a nice rain garden spot.

@epichomesteading 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree!

@VaultDwellerGal 2 жыл бұрын

Oooh, pond area microclimate!!! I’m definitely looking forward to future videos after the plants surrounding the pond area are growing. 🌱

@trishdavi7049 2 жыл бұрын

So much on the go! Wow December strawberries! The facial expressions in the thumbnail lol priceless...there was a news report of snow in California. I guess you guys in San Diego are immune from that. Oooh a pond ! :-D beautiful. The quick water movement prevents mosquitos hatching & increases oxygen...very nice! Thank you for limiting the background music to intermittent and reduced a few decibels to allow us to hear you wow!

@treasuretreereynolds1764 2 жыл бұрын

I’m excited to see post rain production vid! You’re property is looking stellar! 💜

@judysiegmann1145 2 жыл бұрын

Did i miss a video of your pond and seating area?

@vickya.713 2 жыл бұрын

You have a cat!!!! I love them and it made my day seeing the interaction!! Can't wait to see more of him!~ I love the pond too, you have so much space omg!

@heidigib01 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a tiny snake! Silly!I hope you have more. Keep them in the strawberries so they can keep the bugs down. Can you put a hose connector to the bottom of your drain so you can direct the water where you want it? If rainwater drains into your reservoir it should settle and keep your water level topped off

@geekwithasideofnerd6592 2 жыл бұрын

Yea, I didn't prep for the rain, fortunately it really i think was only an issue for my cilantro. It was flooded so I harvested what was good. My bok choy seems to love the rain.

@deanwinchester6654 2 жыл бұрын

Nice to see how the place is coming along. Its looking awesome with the pond as well.

@lmichelle6244 2 жыл бұрын

🤣 hilarious!!! Kevin & Jacque showcases how awesome gardening is! 🐍the wee lol snake🤣 & 🌾 Daddy wheat lmboooo

@boigeorge1149 2 жыл бұрын

Snake comes up and I'm screaming about the goodest boy ❤️

@alexlancaster7681 2 жыл бұрын

Been a way for so long, I didn't even know you built a pond. Wow. I've got some catching up to do.

@lindsaywhite6679 2 жыл бұрын

I love all of your videos…you guys have great energy together…thanks for everything you do!

@marthanorth6575 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love the editing lately it’s so funny,

@jimriley9697 2 жыл бұрын

Too much fun! Cant wait for the epic pond fishing videos!

@ryanleblanc2925 2 жыл бұрын

We got about 35cm of rain through November, care of "Atmospheric Rivers"... been diggin a lot of ditch round here.

@dougf1249 2 жыл бұрын

*looks at the last month of huge rain numbers, flooded garden, while living in north cali* Ya this would have been helpful to know about the rain proofing my garden

@erikclark7631 2 жыл бұрын

Hopefullly you all installed a natural permenate side rain channel along the sides of the slope to catch water to collect or irrigate. Big Fan here

@lemonyskunkketts7781 2 жыл бұрын

I saw a snake like that a couple weeks ago, I didn't know what it was either but still cool. Peoria, Az

@Dom10Sage5 2 жыл бұрын

Aw that blind snake was so cool!!!! (I'm a reptile nerd)

@martenalvarado7147 2 жыл бұрын

The rain washed out the downhill side of one of my beds, but my cover crop roots kept the bed intact and prevented it from turning into a landslide. I guess it's time to pick up some birdie beds from your site!

@juliehorney995 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Something for everyone though I'll pass on the snake! Ready for a rain garden upstream and around that side of your pond? Once established, the RG native plants will help hold and percolate the water down into the soil. So many benefits including pollinators! Yeah baby!

@riffhurricane 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Kevin! Last show you told me you envied the amount of rain we get in the UK... well careful what you wish for! 🤣 Best wishes for the year ahead!

@MsFigure9 2 жыл бұрын

You two together is awesome!

@jimmydean8470 2 жыл бұрын

That little snake and your reaction lol Now that's unscripted entertainment right there. That Wild Thornberrys reference though. I can hear Nigel's voice in my head now.

@jennamccleery2393 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t wait for the update!

@tucsonurbangardening2701 2 жыл бұрын

We have those little snakes here in AZ too. As soon as you reached out to grab it, I knew what it was. Your reaction was pretty funny! Thanks for the smile. And where the heck did that amazing Epic Pond come from?!? I can’t wait to see the video.

@graciemikko4183 2 жыл бұрын

The editing on this is top tier 👌🏻

@ayina111 2 жыл бұрын

Average rain in my city is about 454mm or 17in daily. I live in Bogor Indonesia, we have 300 rainy day in a year. Wish I could send you some rain.

@jeanf.474 2 жыл бұрын

In my opinion, rainy + cold weather is 👌👌👌 enjoy it while it lasts!

@simplysimple7628 2 жыл бұрын

Those little snakes are plentiful here in Hawaii. Pretty little things. Garden looks amazing!!!! Always something goin on. 🤙🏼🙏🏼 Aloha guys!!!

@adelineparinduri 2 жыл бұрын

Too many teasers in one video! You're killing us! 😂

@beinggreen24 2 жыл бұрын

We are so many inches of rain here in so cal now

@raymondkyruana118 2 жыл бұрын

That snake was so funny!

@leannecolephotography 2 жыл бұрын

When did you build a pond? Did I miss something?

@deeanneh10 2 жыл бұрын

I laughed so much when u were so excited about the snake 🐍 lol 😂 “is this an alien” 👽 you sounded so excited yet confused lol 😂 loved it lol

@umhebes 2 жыл бұрын

Jauques is the man never leave Jauque, never leave.

@tic857 2 жыл бұрын

You were blessed with snake friends.

@jamesburns679 2 жыл бұрын

Fun ep! Thanks boys

@beseggg 2 жыл бұрын

hold up, how did i miss the pond?? it's new right?

@YouGotBirdRolled 2 жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing! Maybe he forgot to upload that video? 🤣

@epichomesteading 2 жыл бұрын

Nope it's coming on the main channel!

@leighculbertson 2 жыл бұрын

I would similarly freak out over the snake discovery!

@yeabuddy6070 2 жыл бұрын

You're living my dream brother. I love this channel👍

@Chamgolden 2 жыл бұрын

This is such a fun video!

@freakingbored 2 жыл бұрын

lol the excitment abt the snake

@nxzz 2 жыл бұрын

These two are so fun together

@washqz7775 2 жыл бұрын

Aw, man! I haven’t seen a blind snake since I was a kid! Lucky!!

@makulewahine 2 жыл бұрын

Geez..2 inches? Volcano HI got 25 inches in 2 days around Thanksgiving, and then here in the PNW we have 8 inches of snow which is now turning to ice!! LOL Really interesting to see how you manage the rain in your garden. Thanks.

@alexcrowl 2 жыл бұрын

Nice Epic Pond look forward to that video

@joelw2023 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Kevin, I just received the Epic 6-cell seedling trays and they're super strong. I turned a Botanicare 4x2 flood and drain tray into a wicking table and have a bunch of seeds in Happy Frog. I think the large bottom holes of the Epic 6-cells are going to work wonderfully in this manner. I believe I had heard you mention something about plans for an Epic 5" pot...if you pursue that product I'd be a buyer if you ensure large bottom holes like the ones on the Epic 6-cell. Thanks!

@travelinggrandmagardener1794 2 жыл бұрын

Looking Good

@Ash-fd8ww 2 жыл бұрын

thread snakes are the best im happy they like your yard

@chrisspayne6574 2 жыл бұрын

hey guys where is the video of him making the pond ?

@awsomeman253 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Kevin, do you think you could do a video about biochar? If you do I'd hope it's about making it, but if you can't do that then could you go over what it is, how to use it, and what it does?

@wardsdotnet 2 жыл бұрын

I'm watching these videos a bit after the fact but I never saw any follow-up on how well the ditches handled the rain...

@teresadelgado1372 2 жыл бұрын

Is looking good. No problem with snakes down here in Florida, specially the black snakes. They love to be around the yard and they can get a good size. Still is a scary animal to see in your yard. That is something of a concerned if I get chicken 🐔. Your yard is becoming amazing.

@KitchenGardeningwithMe 2 жыл бұрын

Great video👍

@danareed1656 2 жыл бұрын

that little snake is awesome!

@Ricochetmex 2 жыл бұрын

When did that pond appeared? Did I miss something? 😅

@tonisjustknotright 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy the rain.

@samanthapeace7083 2 жыл бұрын

Thornberry lol good reference😄

@Fairyofthegarden 2 жыл бұрын

Thin Lizzy is awesome! Great song. Another great video. I'm learning so much every video

@yvonnevansickle53 2 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking great name for their new pet snake!! Thin Lizzy!

@TheBrassGeologist 2 жыл бұрын

Kev: IS THIS A SNAKE?? 🐍: Blep. Yes.

@brianoliver5640 2 жыл бұрын

Dude, I wish that was the only snake I find in my garden in Queensland Australia had a six foot brown come at me a while ago lol

@shamancarmichael5305 2 жыл бұрын

Everybody into the Epic Hot Tub at the end of a long day in the garden! Umbrella Drinks for everyone! 🍹🍹🍹

@samanthaindalecio7686 2 жыл бұрын

My exact reaction when I found a blind snake

@Ottawajames 2 жыл бұрын

If you're lucky maybe the little fella will adopt you Kev. Seems like having a resident rat control on the property would be a logical idea anyway, so it would be a mutually beneficial arrangement. Plus having a cat appear in your video is statistically proven to increase viewership too.