I think Ellie is the most happiest of all, always smiling

For those of us that have watched from early on, this is huge. You folks have such a beautiful piece of property and you can congratulate yourselves on staying the course to get to this point. Your videos are so well done and enjoyable. Thank you for taking us along.

Erin, Erin, Erin. Your "films" rival anything on the networks. I just can't wait for each new episode. I'm a content creator as well, but yours are just exceptional. And of course the content is always interesting. Winning combo!

dont worry, we have done sth very similar on completely dry and rocky soil and managed to grow beautiful full green grass! constant water and not stepping on it for 15days is what helped us.

Erin, your editing 2nd to no one! I'm continually amazed how you draw us in to such a wide canvas of farm animals, house build, pasture work, the astounding nature, and most of all the warmth of your family. You and Josh are amazing!

Verily those that care, who work and sweat and dare, Erin and Josh manage the slope where grace is here to there. Congrats ahead of time on ONE MILLION subscribers/traffic!

It's hard to believe I've been watching your videos for 4 yrs.

Can't wait till they start building the bedroom part of the house or part 2!

Man your home and yard is looking AWESOME! I can hardly wait to see that grass growing!!

My favorite build and family. You all rock. Thanks for letting us enjoy it all.

Great to see you reach a milestone, enjoy what you have already built as a family, and also enjoy the coming build adventures you have planned.

Had a bad day. Finally in bed at 11. And then realized it was Wednesday and there was your all's video to relax to and enjoy. THANK YOU!

As Josh was dropping the top soil a little at a time I found myself shake shake shaking my phone to help the soil drop evenly. Hope it helped! This video was insanely glorious with the inclusion of all the nature shots. Such a satisfying video, thank you so much!

Nothin brings a smile on Erin's face than finally having some grass growing around the house.

At the end, my heart saw green where my eyes saw the blanket spread. And then, the mowing begins.

Instead of raking, drag a 10 ft length of chain link fencing (or equiv.) behind a tractor to nicely smooth out the top soil before spreading seeds. And also afterward to mix the seeds into the top soil. In 21 days you'll have a great lawn. Have fun!

I remember the first video I watch on this channel about 4 years ago-y’all were clearing the lot of trees and had about 3000 subscribers. Today the house is “done” and you’re seeding a lawn on the cusp of 1 million subs! Way to go guys!

So excited to see this come to fruition. Proud of you☀️

I had a friend who always would walk around in the rain and throw seed, we used to think he was crazy. Come to find out it’s the perfect time to seed when it light rains.

Gonna give a great finished look to the front of your home!

One Million subs just around the corner. I personally am supper excited for you guys. keep rolling, we appreciate you guys sharing.

Ellie is growing up so fast she is indeed a fine little woman! She reminds of mama. Your sons are such a help. It's all about family. Keep it up in the future you will have a lot of memories.

erin and josh ya'll did a jam up job on your house and we learned alot thanks for sharing Cowboy and Gabbi from Texas

Hey guys, years ago I did the same thing you guys are doing, big area, seeded and fertilizer but no grass grew. The city was working on the side of the road beside us and within a week the area they had worked on was green with grass. Puzzled, I asked them their secret. They stressed that you had to cover all seeded areas with hay. The secret was that the hay absorbed water and didn’t dry out like the area i had seeded did just that, no moisture to make the grass flourish. I took their advice and within a week the area had started to turn green. A miracle! I bought your cap. Trust me. You will be amazed………….until you have to start cutting the darn stuff, oh wait! I forgot about the boys!

Been following you guys since the land clearing. I must say what your family has accomplished in less than 4 years is amazing.

Ellie needs her own camera so she can film the farm and mom and dad working so we can see it from her point of view. Sounds like she knows alot and has alot to talk about.

You also needed to lime the area as well. 3 types of grass seed needed plus clover. Annual rye comes up and it's done after the season. Bramuda plus a perineal blue or rye grass rounds you out. The top soil wasn't as dark as it needed so the 3 combo of grasses plus clover to build nitrogen in the soil should look just fine by the end of the season. Treat a portion of the yard with the "used barn litter" to test it's effectiveness to jump-start the initial growth spirt, can't hurt. ........ enjoy

Little Ellies laugh fills my heart with joy, she's so happy

I love watching you oldest’s sons work ethic and involvement. It’s so great how they are all a part of the farm upkeep and operations. Such good development.

Hopefully you'll get some nice grass...a tip....when you mow the grass, do it frequently at first, and let the short cuttings fall and rot down in place to build up soil.....may need to break up any clumps. You'll get stronger growth in the long run. Your life is wonderful indeed...thanks for the hard work and good humour. Inspiring.

To say I've enjoyed watching you all build this farm/home is a great understatement. I quit "traditional tv" about 5/6 years ago as many did & with plenty of great reasons & started watching YT exclusively. I am so glad that I found you guys early in your build....I've even gone back & rewatched some episodes. Following your family's journey has made it SO worthwhile. I always look forward to the "next step", whatever it may be, every time you guys finish something & get ready to move on to the next. I was so excited & anticipated watching y'all put the stone up & now that's finished I'm excited & looking forward to the groundbreaking of phase 2 of your home. Y'all have more experience & more knowledge this time so hopefully everything will go flawlessly. It makes my heart melt watching Ellie with the animals! Her sweet face just lights up whenever she see's them & collects the eggs! Thank you for sticking to your morals & ethics as I've seen some channels I used to watch lose themselves as their channel grew so I stopped watching. You guys are a great example to what family, hard working, strong morals & ethics should be. Thanks for giving us something great to watch & learn from.

What a happy little girl ! So nice to see . . .

Hard job cleaning stables and starting a new lawn. Your Carter is one fine worker because he has followed your good examples. I stand all amazed at the wonders that you have performed in four years! ✨️

The closing aerial shot was pretty satisfying I must say. Loving the progress.

The good time for seeding lawn is fall (August and September), so don’t be surprise if some of the young grass dies in the summer heat. It is still much better than just dirt, but expect that overseeding will be required at the end of the summer.

Great to see the landscaping beginning. Planting grass will make a huge difference. Ironically you are planting grass around the house and need to kill it in the garden. Thank you for sharing your life with us. Stay safe and well.

Hope your grass turns out well. You two deserve it, you work so hard. Good things come to good people.

HEY Hello and thumbs UP ! 997,000 SUBS !! WOOHOOO

Closing in on the million, go get it..............

Woohoo! I am so Happy for Erin. You are finally getting the landscaping done that you wanted so much. Stay Happy 😂 Safe and Healthy Everyone 💞

I have been here since the beginning. I can't believe its been 4 years already. Nice green grass, the animals safe behind fencing and stone almost done. Perfect timing to enjoy a nice summer on the deck enjoying your beautiful property. When does phase 2 begin on the back side of the house? My two favorite animals Chucky and Leon. Blessings beautiful family.

Loving the landscaping!! Good job to you. I can not believe it has been 4 years since you started...feels like yesterday. Keep up the amazing work.

Everytime I see Ellie with the chickens, I used to be like her when I was her age, by growing up us on a 50 acre farm, we had all the farm animals, so when I see Ellie picking up the fresh eggs it brings me back memories.

CARTER IM SURPRISED 😲 AT HOW WELL YOUR DAD TAUGHT YOU HOW TO DRIVE THAT LEFT HAND 🤚 STICK SHIFT TRUCK! Way to go buddy 👍😁👍 U’ve turned into quite the young Farmer 👨🏼‍🌾. I’m sure your Mom and Dad are very proud of you. 👍 Erin & Josh your Yard is gonna look awesome you’re taking all the right preparation.👏🏻😎 guys.

Looking over a nice green lawn from your deck will be fabulous! It will grow and look great!

This fall, plant annual rye grass anywhere that’s muddy or bare. It covers up the mud all winter and keeps my animals from tracking in mud. Makes a huge difference. Great progress guys! Phase 1 almost history !!

🎶 …and the green grass grows all around, all around…and the green grass grows all around. 🎶💕

Just a crazy idea. With the barn... the cows trample the ground quite a bit, so every now and again throw some corn seeds on the ground. When it's time to clean out the stall, let the pigs in. They will dig it all up for you trying to eat the fermented corn seeds. The loosened muck is great for composting. .. my 10 cents :)

It’s been amazing watching your family through the years. Job well done!

Just love the reality and peace u guys bring. I could watch u guys every day... what a strong, loving, hard working and beautiful family u guys are. I don't think I will ever get fed-up watching u guys, u guys have come so far. Thanks for always sharing your life with us... always love and respect from my end, take care...❤👍✌👊

Congratulations! Awesome accomplishment! May the 4th be with you as you enter the future and approach 1 million subscribers.

Hey family- another lovely visit ❤️ It’s been a buzz watching your nothing short of amazing progress from clearing the land to landscaping!! 💕💕💕 So interested to see the straw blanket step- sounds perfect. Hope you see those little shoots popping through all over very soon. Have a great week. 🌟

Erin you will have a beautiful grassy lawn. You two haven't failed yet. Love to your family!

Way to go. Looking great hard work pays off. Pretty soon you will be able to relax a bit and take it easy.👍

So awesome to see all of you as a family and the work you have accomplished. All of your kids are hard workers I am sure you and Josh are very proud parents.

What a wonderful video. And oh my goodness, those children of yours are growing so fast. If you are not careful, one day very soon you will turn around and find your eldest boy standing taller than both his parents. We age so fast. We have these babies who in no time end up looking directly into our eyes while standing in front of us, as they grow and then they tower above us. Life is fleeting, but has some wonderful milestones that we parents take as rewards, because we feel so proud of the achievements of our children. For them to out grow us and to be better than us, means we have done our job well!

I've been watching you guys for years now and it's coming along quite nicely. You remind me of my wife and I in our younger days.

Love watching your progress. Love the background music you choose too. Your place really is coming along. Hats off to all of you and family.

Your place is the example of off grid living. Your family is an example of happiness.

I have loved watching you build your home and open up the land for your farm . Your editing and presentation are first class . Looking back on your first vids and seeing just how far you guys have come is staggering but seeing how your children have grown is amazing . Every time I see little Ellie running with her great big smile my heart fills with joy . She's a sweetheart . As for the boys ? They are growing into fine young men , you must be so proud of them .

That was a BIG project. While I am sure that it will grow, time will tell how well it survives considering the rocky base.

You did it, up to more building and family stories!

I can't believe the cost of thoes straw rolls wow! You guys are real professionals and are gonna get such a good result from the seeding. Place looks great. Love your vlogs! 💕

I am consistanly impressed with your video editing. Your videos are good enough to tell the story without voice. The music you choose is excellent and your commercials have really improved. I retired from radio and TV after 60 years and I enjoy your creative efforts.

Awesome! I like the camera work. Those drone shots above the trees, watching the clouds' shadows change was really cool. I liked the close up shot of the wheel turning on the little white truck, too. I planted grass last year, and it was supposed to take 7-10 days, but turned into 2-3 weeks, so don't get too antsy. 😄

Erin, your cinematography is really good! I can appreciate the time and effort you put into these videos!

Soon that grass will fill in and Miss Erin will be a happy camper. Always nice to see you all doing well. Isn't it so amazing to see the growth of ( Wild Wonderful Off Grid. You guys should be so proud, I know I am watching the growth from the beginning.

You two are so funny. You built a HOUSE and put in a fence, built a deck, finished your foundation and a bunch of other things and you are nervous about planting some grass seed. Love your channel and love seeing you kids working and playing.

I’m always amazed at how much you get done, fantastic. Great video production too. I love you vids. ❤️ Thanks for sharing and stay safe.

I love your family, it’s so amazing! And your’s and Josh’s relationship is so perfect! God bless you all! Joanne❤️😊🙏🏻

The grading looks professional. I was a landscape contractor for 35 years, and would certainly higher you all as a grading sub contractor. The rule of thumb for grass seed is 1 lb per 100 sq. ft also, there is nothing wrong with spilling extra seed. I can`t wait to see your new lawn to sprout in.

And there will be green grass ,and Erin will be so happy… dear Erin,your videos are just pieces of art,thanks for sharing ,blessings !

Definitely get an lawn aerator. You will get amazing grass results.

I can’t wait to see the fruits of all your labor. I have confidence that it will come up and grow lush green grass. You guys have labored hard and long. You have a beautiful place and a beautiful family. Take care and have a good one 👍👍👍❤️

Been following your lovely family near enough since the beginning and it’s great that you are finally at the milestone of Grass and landscaping… Hopefully the Grass takes but if it doesn’t work brilliantly in some areas of high footfall or vehicle movements there is a cheap easy solution. In the UK we use a Terran barrier for the weeds and then a plastic type grid which is basically like plastic mats that lock together and they are full of square holes, so when people or light vehicles go on the grass the mat protects the integrity of the soil/grass and the grass isn’t trampled or flattened……there is a Heavy Duty type which is made of concrete and looks like lots of teeth ( used for where Emergency vehicles would possibly need to get down the sides of grass laid Flats or apartment complexes or retirement homes ). They are also used in places where there is high rainfall on sloping ground as all the little square holes break up the deluge of water flowing downhill ( The plastic ones ) and the soil remains in the individual holes rather than being swept away,they work well in places where the ground is not able to absorb rain quickly. A lot of construction companies are using this also on Roadside embankments as it’s quick,a layer of weed barrier,place the plastic grids,top off with topsoil and then spray with gel infused with grass seed ( the grass seed is protected from the birds by the gel and the gel is like fertiliser as well ). Within weeks the grass has grown and Mowing equipment can be used safely on the embankment due to the grids taking the weight of the equipment and same thing with soil integrity is strong due to grid retaining the soil. We are finding a lot of People are putting these grids down in their private dwellings as more and more people are using light to medium weight ride on lawnmower’s and the grid protects the soil while allowing the grass to grow without getting damage. It’s perfectly safe for kids to fall over on as well as for animals to walk over

I'm speechless. Y'alls homestead is absolutely beautiful now. It's heavenly. All that hard work, has really paid off. I remember the video where y'all were talking about clearing trees for the foundation. Congratulations y'all.

Congratulations, you're about to hit a million subscribers - wow! As always, I like your channel - can't wait to see you back working on the ABNB. I loved the graphic concept rendering of the new house. Why stop there, a couple more would further help to round out your portfolio. I was wondering as you were picking up eggs from all over the yard - don't you have a hen house or at least a chicken tractor? It would make egg gathering a lot easier. Sooner or later the varmints are going to be attracted to the easy pickings., First, it's the eggs then the chickens will start to disappear. How about some pigs, goats, and sheep to round out your sustainable package? Just wondering - when we were all kids, it helped with learning responsibly and tasted darn good.

I have been waiting years for the gardening to begin. To be honest, I am not a big fan of homestead or house building channels. One day your video was recommend and I found it entertaining. Watching now for years I have appreciated your love, your humor, your hard work, your determination, your unity, your talent, your beauty. You are the perfect example of The American Dream and I thank you for representing the best of America and humanity. That being said, I can't wait for you to experience gardening in all it's glory. Unlike building, you have to wait years to figure out what you did right and what you did wrong. A completely different challenge is ahead of you and I can't wait to see how you progress. If I was a soul looking for a family, I would choose your family to live with.

Erin and Josh - "we're going to try our best" - ok, so you'll have a whole amazon rainforest going in no time then. Your 'best' is always top-notch.

Looking good guys. 2 questions. In recent episodes we have seen the small pond located on your property yet I have never seen or heard anything about the kids fishing it. What gives. Also waiting for an update on the the cabin build.

While watching Erin and Carter work together in the barn, it occurred to me that the boys may never find wives if they look for women who measure up to their mom. Erin has set that bar really high.

Erin … your editing and nature shots are so beautiful. You guys are a wonder! 💙

I try not to miss an episode of this beautiful family. The work ethic is off the scale. One thing I do wonder about, is why do we not see a bit more of younger son and black pug? Are they camera shy? Carter is really involved in the project now too, and as to Ellie, well, what a little trooper. What a brilliant thing your children are growing up to have no fear but respect for animals and what it means to farm them. xx

Quality content and fantastic videography. This channel just keeps on giving and making me smile every episode, keep up the great work :)

Just a thought how about some flag stone walkways from steps to steps around your house to keep from having trails in your grass. Love how the build is going.

Lots of hard works makes for a beautiful homestead. The kids are growing like weeds; Carter has gotten so tall and Ellie is the most carefree, happy child! Now, grow grass, grow!

I can't get over your new help you have. She is always right thereby yourside with that smile. She just seems to enjoy it as much as play. You guys are great.

Love you guys and have loved following your channels. Sad for the do over on the retirement build but this would be a hood project to Vlog and follow even though you are hiring most construction. Keep up the good work. Its also so encouraging to see your family as the grow up. Add good parents to your resume!

Happy for you all and your family. Something your children will have as part of their memories, can pass this down to there family. Such a great story ❤ 👏 in their lives and heart. Blessings !!

God bless that Ellie is so smart, big smile when she said the minerals too .

It's gonna look so so nice with grass. Well done.

Keeping my fingers crossed the grass will grow 😉 I just seeded my pasture and wow seed is expensive so it would suck if it washed away. We have a contract on a house in Clendinin, WV with 121 acres so waiting to hear back on that.

I've een following you forever and hardly comment. What a huge milestone this is! Can we please see more videos with your kids, especially Ellie?

I can't believe how proud of you guys I am ..I watched from the beginning and AMAZED at how for y'all have come...knowing the sacrifices with Josh still working and driving so many hours to and fro then still putting in work on the house and y'all having to live in that CRAZY RV ...to the cold showers... UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!! CAN'T WAIT for phase 2

No child should be allowed to grow up without a creek in their life. Oh, The Memories. Love you guys!! Thanks for sharing.

Nice, it will grow! Everything you two do works out why would this be any different. Great job with every thing, been watching your progress for over 2 years now even went back to see all your first vids i missed. Always rooting for you and ur wonderful family god bless.

Love watching your videos. God Bless the entire family and keep up the great content x

It's gonna be nice to look at when the grass grows. It gives the house more beauty and green.

Wish your videos were longer love watching can't wait to see the next one

Thank you , I do enjoy your videos. Its amazing to see how far you both have come. I still remember Ellie in a child carrier and you all were forming up concrete columns. You did an amazing job .