Planting Our FIRST Homestead Garden !

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7 жыл бұрын

We put in a 12 hour day to get our garden planted before the rains come again! We are planting corn, squash, potatoes, black eyed peas, green beans, tomatoes, comfrey, peppers, cucumbers, rhubarb, and more asparagus! Do we have enough space? Do we get it all done?
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@theologyapologeticslifewit9511 7 жыл бұрын

I love how happy your family is. You are building memories gardening with your children that they will remember for a lifetime!

@avonleanne 7 жыл бұрын

grace is becoming quite the farm girl!! so neat watching the kids help and see where their food will come from! such a neat gift you are giving them to live on the farm...something i wish more people could appreciate to do....=)

@princessperibanu380 7 жыл бұрын

"You're strong"....What a sweet moment. Miss Grace, you're smile is contagious! Everyone looked satisfyingly tired as the sun was setting. Happy gardening! :)

@cbwmama8461 7 жыл бұрын

You have plenty of room :o) My parents bought our farm in 1961 when it was roughly 100 yrs old. Mom took her cues from what previous owners had planted and where. Any thing that would spread -- rhubarb, asparagus, comfrey, ramps, garlic, etc -- were grown against the south side foundations of the house and out buildings. We found a huge asparagus bed behind a garage. Our rhubarb grew out the back door to the cooler.. We thought we had these pretty little sunflowers growing next to the barn to find out later they were Jerusalem artichokes. By planting them that way, they did not over take our regular garden bed. Now with your garden -- you could put raised beds along the inside of your fence line for strawberries, herbs, and crops you can grow on a trellis (beans, cucumbers, etc). The slope you climb could be terraced with raised boxes for carrots, radishes, lettuce, spinach, etc -- anything that does not grow high and could be shielded from the hungry deer by a type of screen door hinged onto the box. You learn from your first few gardens -- what to grow and how much. I will never forget how I hit the ground running after we moved here and planted 35 tomato plants -- to have tomatoes coming out my eyes lololol I froze enough spaghetti sauce to sink a battle ship lololol And that is after I invited my neighbors to pick what they wanted. Good gardens take years and evolve over time.

@batpherlangkharkrang7976 5 жыл бұрын

I love to watch your video homestead I love you have gardening and planting vegetables very nice so keep sharing your video homestead 🐔🐓🐥🐈🐕🐖🐂🌱🐏🎥👍👍👍

@kirstenwhitworth8079 7 жыл бұрын

May your garden grow strong in sun and rain. May your plants be free of pests and disease. May your pots and plates be filled with the gifts of the earth. May you know abundance and jubilation.

@tara_a_santiago 7 жыл бұрын

I will tell you, you looked a lot happier planting then I did... I love that Gracie is helping and growing her own area.... what a wonderful variety of tomatoes. I look forward to watching it grow. Fence looks great Art, excellent job!

@Dorrie519 6 жыл бұрын

I think this is one of my many favorite shows! I remember planting with my Dad and watching your children plant with you with obvious excitement is great!

@valdiobrigedoebomsilva7592 4 жыл бұрын

*I LIKE THE SOUND THAT PLAYS IN THIS BEAUTIFUL THANK YOU GOOD NIGHT*

@adamhayes8450 5 жыл бұрын

I love how you get your kids involved in the garden. Growing up, I remember being in the garden with my great grandma ALL the time and I learned so much from her. I try to get my niece and nephew into gardening, but they don’t seem to like the heat too much!

@countryfrau8328 7 жыл бұрын

That little guy of yours is just the cutest little dude! He was bringing a hammer and a chain. A little worker guy. So adorable!

@CiecieNewson 7 жыл бұрын

This is the first video of yours that I've seen and I'm hooked. I had to subscribe to see more I love your garden and wow what a big family of helpers you have. They seem to feed off of your joy and love for the outdoors and home grown food. ~Smile!

@Brifromscratch 7 жыл бұрын

Hi! Thanks for watching and welcome to our channel!

@happysfamilywnc 7 жыл бұрын

I love when the kids help us farm, they get excited about everything too! :) Rachel

@marisolflorescantu9922 7 жыл бұрын

I love the way you all work as a family. So many memories

@terriefriday2462 7 жыл бұрын

It is good to see a family working together.

@LittleMountainRanch 7 жыл бұрын

So excited for you guys! Nothing beats a homestead garden. Best of luck for this growing season -I'm sure you guys will rock it!

@OutWestHomestead 7 жыл бұрын

It's nice to see the family out in the garden plus seeing your goats out hanging around.

@patriciaross8152 7 жыл бұрын

That is one strong beautiful baby boy. Learning so fast.

@OldAlabamaGardener 7 жыл бұрын

Looking good! Gardens are the staff of life, at least on the homestead or farm. OAG

@northdakotapink370 7 жыл бұрын

All of you are AWESOME! Love seeing the children whether it's working in the garden or working with the animals. Bri & Art you are doing a great job. Love all your videos. Sending many Blessings your way. :-)

@Brifromscratch 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@homesteadingminimalist7191 7 жыл бұрын

Your garden is looking great! The look Art gave Bri when she mentioned building for fall was priceless. It's the same look I get from my hubbie anytime I use the word "build" as a verb....lol

@tomdearing8250 7 жыл бұрын

Everything looking so far. I hope you all can keep up with all the grass and weeds that will start growing in your Huge garden. Since this is your first homestead garden (huge), you will he spending a lot of time weeding, etc. without mulch or some type of covering. I think Art today finally is realizing the intense amount of work starting a homestead and then keeping it up. The look on his face when Bri said she wanted raised beds says a ton. First year homesteaders think they have to have it all right now and that's why many get burnt out. Slow down Art and Bri, taking care of what you have now is about all you will be able to manage. Come two months from now, dont be dismayed when your garden is not picture perfect like some other YT channels. Art, remember many of your viewers love the ride but are not getting their hands dirty watching you and then forgetting you have to go to a full time job. Get to your place where you can manage and enjoy your family and journey. All good things take time. You are not at a competition. Take care my friend.

@Brifromscratch 7 жыл бұрын

We know our limits and will are happy with where we are at. :) We plan to mulch everything, but couldn't get it in this day.

@tomdearing8250 7 жыл бұрын

ART and BRI , I am glad to hear mulching is in your plans. You are going to have an amazing harvest. It will be well worth the effort. Take care.

@paulaedens3463 7 жыл бұрын

We always had two gardens growing up. My parents planted what needed daily harvesting near the house like squash and cucumbers. And potatoes, corn and such in a garden farther from the house.

@bsofar1675 7 жыл бұрын

Oh boy, are you going to have your hands full taking care of all that food. My sister and I garden in the front yard in raised beds (not nearly the space you have), and we can get ourselves worn out. But, you guys are young and strong, so it should all be good. It's been a big help to us to use hay spread around our plants for weed suppression and to conserve water. And this year we are trying to get some drip irrigation put in some beds. An older gentleman gave us this info and it has paid off: plant basil, marigolds, and garlic near tomatoes for pest control. The garlic doesn't shine in the summer, but it seems to do it's job. Thank you for sharing your journey will all of us. I learn new things all the time (and smile a lot too). ---Brenda

@MH-hz8mk 7 жыл бұрын

It makes me giggle a little as I read comments from people giving you advice on gardening methods. You guys know more about gardening and homesteading than most......your garden will do great. The first year is always a learning curve anyway. Love your videos.

@heatherd.9390 7 жыл бұрын

I love how your family works together. As I take a break in my suburban backyard waiting on my teenager to get herself moving to come out and mow the lawn, I am very envious of your children's work habits, haha! All of your children are so precious. I love watching Grace learn and help out. She's a very special young lady. xoxox Heather🇨🇦

@Brifromscratch 7 жыл бұрын

She is very special! I am not sure there are many like her and I value her imput and work ethic a lot!

@heatherd.9390 7 жыл бұрын

ART and BRI Yes, she certainly is a special young lady.

@bobbybaldeagle702 7 жыл бұрын

We learned many years ago that it's okay to plant your plants closer together... We lived in a very small house with a very small yard years ago so we learned how to do 4X4 gardens. We had the best harvests by planting everything about 4 to 6 inches apart gave us room for more plants and less weeding because there was no room for the weeds to grow. Now we have a VERY large yard with BAD soil so we plant in straw bails and still plant everything close together and we find that the plants do much better close together than far apart... The only plants we grow farther apart is like our watermelon and viney plants that spread out and those we plant in containers because of our bad soil and me being handicapped I can't bend over or crawl on the ground like I use to... So we have our gardens about 30 inches off the ground... For the last two years we've just double stacked the straw bails and planted in the top one... BUT I do mess getting out and plant big gardens like we did when I was a kid. We had a couple gardens they where both 200ft.X200ft. it was a lot of work but I loved growing things!!!! I pray y'all have a fun growing season and a bountiful harvest... Be blessed.... BBE..

@rjs5194 7 жыл бұрын

Hats! Especially for the little ones...Sweet little helpers that they are:)

@jojoply 7 жыл бұрын

Cherokee Purple are my favorite variety of tomatoes.

@UniversalDirt 7 жыл бұрын

We put our rocks in piles and then moved them out later, some of them years later. I still have a couple large pyramids in the 11 year old orchard. I've got to replant sweet corn today. The first planting came up spotty, maybe some seeds rotted in all the rain, five inches over the last weekend and four inches before.

@delanaphelps7750 7 жыл бұрын

And sow it begins😎🌻🌱🌞 Great job everyone!

@CanadianFarmGirl1 6 жыл бұрын

I absolutly love the freedom the kids have. Living in the city I feel like Im always watching my kids like a hawk. Your garden is so beautiful!!! Our total back yard would fit in your garden hahaha. I look forward to seeing the garden this year. We are excited to grow some Black Dakota Popping corn this year. Have you ever tried planting things using the Square Foot gardening methods? It might help you save space plus if you use companion planting you could fit sooo many more plants. Thats what we have to do here.

@JustMe-hh2oy 7 жыл бұрын

I love the purple garden idea! Now I'm going to have to plant me one! You are brilliant, Bri!

@evpalfy2464 7 жыл бұрын

Good job. Both adults and kids. Glad you have lots of plants to plant.

@piahess9738 7 жыл бұрын

LOOKS REAL GOOD.HOW EXCITING YOU ARE GROWING ALL KINDS OF VEGETABLES.WATER WELL FIRST COUPLE OF WEEKS.I F YOU CAN FIND WOOD CHIPS THIS WILL BE GREAT MULCH,AND EVEN A LITTLE STRAW WILL HELP KEEP DOWN THE GRASS&WEEDS.GOOD LUCK AND HAVE FUN EVERYONE.♡

@scuzzbecuzz 7 жыл бұрын

As always, your videos bring a smile to my face....

@margaretbedwell58 7 жыл бұрын

Y'all worked so hard on your garden, everyone pitching in, what a great job. This is going to be a beautiful garden. I hope Art is OK...he looks a bit depressed or maybe overwhelmed....Have a Blessed day.

@Brifromscratch 7 жыл бұрын

He's not, just working hard. The sun was in his eyes a lot too.

@danielbehm2347 7 жыл бұрын

Great job guys! Nothing like a hard days work!!!

@welshharlequin7722 7 жыл бұрын

You make me so happy today, Bri! My hair looks just like yours today!! Oh happy day!! It makes me feel human to remember it is OK, to do other things, more important! :) You make me smile and feel better. (this is a compliment!) OMG you had a BIG day!!!

@welshharlequin7722 7 жыл бұрын

watching you both around 8:43 it makes me feel a sweet envy that you have a partner/ husband who is working on this with you, Bri. I am single, and would love to have someone to work in the garden with, and to fullfill the HONEYDO list. (mine is LONG). Very nice. (*I hope this isn't too much information) lol.

@traceyweston292 7 жыл бұрын

I'm looking forward to watching your garden grow with you all 😊

@jennifertaylor6026 7 жыл бұрын

Your family and you are doing so awesome! I wanted to let you know that I have tried and do mix my veges up and by that I mean, for example when the tomatoes get taller, plant either peppers, bush beans, anything that is a lower growing plant under the taller ones. It also makes your tomatoes taste better in my opinion if you plant basil with them. This way of planting really helps with less watering and weeding. I use cardboard and leaves for helping even more on mulching. I have to give credit though over to CaliKim and her channel, I learned the most from her. This whole homesteading stuff though so far from Justin Rhodes. Will be subscribing to your channel. Your garden and your family is beautiful!

@onewhitestone 7 жыл бұрын

great garden. You can save on space by planting the plants closer. I have planted tomato plants as close as 8 in or in a double row, they seem to hold each other up that way. Also with beans. Potatoes can also be planted close, and you don't need to go that deep, you can pull the soil up on them after they start growing. Root crops like loose soil. You are doing fine, hope this helps. PS: some garden crops take up a lot of room, like corn, I don't grow it and its available locally in summer cheap. We normally buy enough to can and freeze.

@IsaacNewton1966 7 жыл бұрын

I love my garden! I noticed that you may be overthinking, and subsequently overworking. Don't worry too much about getting those potatoes 12 inches apart. They will do just fine at 8 or 14 inches. All that digging by hand! Are you averse to using a tiller? So much extra work! Also, the tomatoes didn't need to be replanted. They would have done fine. Just bury the next ones deeper. I usually leave about the top 3 leaf pairs above the soil. I'm so happy for you to be doing your first homestead garden! Good luck!

@amben_2197 7 жыл бұрын

I find volunteer rhubarb grows a lot quicker than planted, we have a volunteer one and leave it there because it makes really good pie, and crisp, we also give it to some of our neighbours and relatives.

@luckychicav7981 7 жыл бұрын

Looks like a very long but very productive day! Love ❤️ and Peace ✌🏼 to you all!🌻

@Brifromscratch 7 жыл бұрын

It was a great day!

@ashleydempsey-henshoney7583 7 жыл бұрын

We started our garden last year and I realized I had so much more room I could have utilized. I planted everything the distance that the seed packs said but it seemed like I could have planted things so much closer together which I am going to try this year. It's all about trial and error and what works best for your garden space. Good luck!!

@ckadventures8343 7 жыл бұрын

Good job guys!!! Raised beds is what I use. I can't wait to see everything grow! Chris

@KaleidoscopeJunkie 7 жыл бұрын

A flame weeder will quickly knock down anything growing in the wrong place. Almost all of My neighbors bought one after borrowing mine. I recommend using it while it's raining. The water on the leaves intensifies the coverage. Urban Farmer Curtis Stone has some great videos on the use.

@rhendawilson3288 7 жыл бұрын

i leave the baby walking through the trench. planting is so gratifying. good job. i have never grow black eyed peas.

@newcolors4u 7 жыл бұрын

you are really on the top of things, you working hard, good work guys!!!

@susansharphaynes555 7 жыл бұрын

Bri keep a map of your garden so you wont have to guess where you put stuff because some little people will pull up plant markers

@tommathews3964 7 жыл бұрын

You're so lucky to be so close to Sow True Seeds. Great varieties for our southern gardens and I've always had good luck with their seeds........ and they're great folks as well!

@Brifromscratch 7 жыл бұрын

I agree!!!

@kellygreen8255 7 жыл бұрын

Wow! Great job on the garden,guys!

@josiahhill4993 6 жыл бұрын

wow, that's beautiful country, I didn't know as I've mainly seen the wintery videos so far...

@heavymechanic2 6 жыл бұрын

10:12 Royal Burgundy beans, these are great! I plant mine in a double row 2-3 inches apart.

@WholesomeRoots 7 жыл бұрын

So much planted! GREAT JOB FAMILY!!! we did a lot of that yesterday too! FINALLY! It's hard to get everything done while chasing goats and little ones, I KNOW! I can't wait to see it grow!

@Brifromscratch 7 жыл бұрын

We are excited and have even more to plant. We will plant in the corn and inbetween some of the rows!

@williamchristopher1560 7 жыл бұрын

Always pinch off all but the top 2 branches on your tomato plants. That keeps them from developing on top before they've really had a chance to develop a good root system below. Trimming all but the top 2 branches assures that the energy that the plant has is diverted to the root structure. In 2 weeks or 3 the branches will redevelop, and you can rest assured that there is a fine viable root structure below to support the growth.ALSOIf you think your going to have a wet spring, plant in the normal way, as you did. IF HOWEVER, you think its likely to be dry, lay the trimmed branch all the way in the ground up to the 2 branches you left putting the rest of the trunk underground. That trunk will sprout A BUNCH of new roots that will help that plant to find what water there is in a dry season.

@marilynnew2189 3 жыл бұрын

Royal Burgundy is my favorite bean. The flavor can't be surpassed.

@valdiobrigedoebomsilva7592 6 жыл бұрын

PARABÉNS GUERREIRA

@kylarichardson4 7 жыл бұрын

So much fun!!

@3pinesfarmandforge983 7 жыл бұрын

You can plant your cucumbers on your fence and let them climb on it instead of taking up space in the garden. That is what we do just an idea for yall

@karlagrecar4317 7 жыл бұрын

Looks great!!

@ucantseeme33 7 жыл бұрын

can't wait to see your garden grow!

@antoinettegurdely8811 7 жыл бұрын

The rule of thumb for planting seeds, would be to plant them 3 times their with when laying flat. So if a cucumber seed is one to two millimetres thick, then 3 to 6... but each one differs....

@fartfullt 7 жыл бұрын

Your vids are the best. They always bring a smile and much good information. Thank you! Greetings from a small urban Swedish homestead.

@Brifromscratch 7 жыл бұрын

Hello in Sweden!

@amamdascityhomestead2734 7 жыл бұрын

i love that video. Can't wait for the updates and harvest videos.

@NykkeyB 7 жыл бұрын

lol I have a purple garden this year, beans radish, peppers carrots, all purple!! I couldn't resist.

@bajanknit 7 жыл бұрын

Think of the bounty that will come from your hard work. Exciting !!

@plantinaseed 7 жыл бұрын

Love the last clip :) Great to see your family enjoying planting food!

@angelabryant6141 7 жыл бұрын

Bri you are glowing 👍🏼 spring suits you well ❤️

@albanymountainhomestead 7 жыл бұрын

MIgardener has great ideas on compact planting but that doesn't work for potatoes...also homestead moma has cost effective trellis ideas...it really is hard when your just starting to know how much gardening you need/want...you got a lot done in one day...I've been doing a little here and there since our last frost here in Arkansas...I put my potatoes & tomatoes in a couple weeks ago...

@erick.4793 7 жыл бұрын

Great looking garden. Nice start, it's a fun learning experience each year. 🌱🍎🍓🐍

@TheOwsNestHomeschool 5 жыл бұрын

Ohhh your kiddos are sooo adorable!

@cajunbelle1784 7 жыл бұрын

This is my first spring planting my own garden of more then just a few tomatos plants I ran out of room too quickly. Now I have lots of containers.

@gerrymarmee3054 7 жыл бұрын

Fun to watch!

@TheToastedRabbit 7 жыл бұрын

Good work everyone! Enjoy that delicious lemonade.

@dragonflygrandma 7 жыл бұрын

Good luck with your garden this year!

@littlefootprintsbigdreams4099 7 жыл бұрын

very sweet video.. your are working hard all of you great job ..... prayer are with you all god bless

@KaylaGraystitches 7 жыл бұрын

Another great video! Excited for you guys getting your garden in, it's so nice to see how well you all work together 🙂 can't wait to see your bounty you guys get!

@terezeandren1699 7 жыл бұрын

wow what a job for one day - good job!

@debramurray5132 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome garden. Love your videos and family.

@pamela8570 7 жыл бұрын

Looks like you are going to have a awesome garden.

@alicelewis7261 7 жыл бұрын

you all look like you really enjoying making a garden I pray you have a bountiful garden you all seem so happy.

@scottrossgirvan8009 7 жыл бұрын

Great video. You'll have a great garden this summer.

@neppieb 7 жыл бұрын

We live in Northwest Florida near the Alabama line and we have just harvested our potatoes. We planted the end of February.

@Brifromscratch 7 жыл бұрын

How exciting!

@henrygilbert2368 7 жыл бұрын

you can plant 4-5 rows of beets in a 30" area, you have tons of room

@rsoubiea 7 жыл бұрын

hello family and tea bag too! 🐓 will he leave your garden alone? its fun to see your garden progressing, the fences look so nice. your little guy is getting so big. ❤️

@MarieDjangs 7 жыл бұрын

Nicely done! Hard work, but you are gonna be sooo happy in a few weeks...And I'm happy for you. Keep up the good work :)

@FarmhouseTeas 7 жыл бұрын

A purple garden sounds like fun!!

@Brifromscratch 7 жыл бұрын

It would be fun.

@karla.30 6 жыл бұрын

The BEST snacking/salad tomatoes we have ever had are called Sun sugars...we don't even plant any other cherry type tomatoes anymore, because no one really likes any others!

@thebluelady7753 7 жыл бұрын

Check out Ruth Stout's method of planting potatoes. She put whole potatoes on top of the ground and put straw over them and they grew. She was awesome. Love your videos!~

@angelshaven8920 7 жыл бұрын

Bri, with some research you cld build them yourself wo Arts help teaching. That way he can do other projects. But you already know that. The garden is AMAZING! I cant wait to see it harvesting!

@deusvitae69 7 жыл бұрын

I am so excited for your harvest :D

@Brifromscratch 7 жыл бұрын

We have to get through the bugs, summer (rain or no rain?) , and weeds first. Then we will celebrate!

@nubee1973 7 жыл бұрын

We've gotten so much rain too.

@laceymarrs1505 7 жыл бұрын

love that y'all are finally putting a garden video up love all of y'alls videos 😄

@Brifromscratch 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@audreyabdo7719 5 жыл бұрын

I love rhubarb and strawberries to make a pie. I might try next year to make jam

@weatherlessworld42 7 жыл бұрын

Your husband is like "great, I would love to build you raised beds" rofl

@hashglass 7 жыл бұрын

16 out of 20 not bad and great garden

@amcguire1034 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful garden. I wrote measurements on my garden hoe. It works quite nicely. Just in case the kids take off with your ruler 🙌🏻 I have done raised beds and intensive planting and now that we can dig in the ground we have a big ol garden that is 78x153 ft!!! I love it and it's so much easier to plant than raised beds. Nothing wrong with row gardening. For some it just works better. We till between our rows. It will also be way easier in the fall when we just till it up, plant a cover crop and let her rest until spring. You will love Cherokee Purple, they have been a favorite for many years. If you ever get a chance try Indigo Apple, they get purple shoulders and turn orange. Gorgeous! If mine do well I will send you some seed for 2018. Love seeing the kids out there. Perfection.