Rebuilding The Raised Bed Garden?!

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  • Опубликовано: 12 ноя 2024

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  • @LoveMoreJudgeLess
    @LoveMoreJudgeLess Год назад +60

    So glad the chickens are ok. I’ve raised chickens for over 30 years and I can assure you the hawk is watching you while you were filming and will be back time and time again. Hopefully you put up at least a temporary net to block his access. I’ve seen hawks fly in out of nowhere as soon as I went in the house. It’s quick and lethal & they are relentless.

    • @myurbangarden7695
      @myurbangarden7695 Год назад +1

      That is my fear living so close to a GREENBELT where they are a protected species

    • @Notturnoir
      @Notturnoir 11 месяцев назад

      @@myurbangarden7695 lol

  • @chriswhipp2347
    @chriswhipp2347 Год назад +3

    You guys could grow a vine roof over the run, deciduous so it's Sumner shade/ protection and winter protection eventually

  • @gammayin3245
    @gammayin3245 11 месяцев назад +2

    Hope that you guys see this - here in Cali Bermuda grass is a *huge* problem for so many of us newbie gardeners. I bought a home that I could barely afford in June 2021 (before Black Rock bid cash on it) but 95% of the *entire* property yard is Bermuda. Of course I want to replace it. Can you please devote one episode to the most effective ways to get rid of Bermuda grass -- including methods that do not use chemicals? Looks like Kevin has plenty of Bermuda grass to experiment on. I feel for you, Buddy. Thanks for all you do!

  • @ZachSarabia
    @ZachSarabia Год назад +7

    Hawks have been circling here for awhile now but i have muskovy ducks and they fight predator animals away so ive been pretty luck. Glad to hear none of your chickens were severely harmed.
    One day i possibly hope to be part of the Epic family. My father recently passed away n i took up gardening as therapy. I started the season very late but somehow was able to grow a jungle of veggies. Everyone i talk to who has been gardening for years says i have a green thumb but ion kno i jus give love to the garden and it rewards me back. I have containers, raised beds, in grow, and hugel beds. Slight permaculture set up but this is jus the beggining. Next year will be even better. Your videos have helped me all along this journey, so i thank u Kevin 🙏🏽

  • @lionheartfarmandgardening
    @lionheartfarmandgardening Год назад

    😊 Hey Kevin! Looks great! I'm so glad that the hawk didn't get your chickens! We had to make a full fence and net cover for our chickens to keep away the aerial predators including crows and ravens, we even have a bald eagle flying around here (gorgeous! And HUGE!). They can and will go in through any gaps, door ways that are open, so we buttoned it up. We made one area that has hinges so we could open it while we are out there, but we could close when we aren't throwing in treats etc. You could do that over your run area. Gardens look great, thank you for inspiring everyone to grow! ❤

  • @k9spot1
    @k9spot1 Год назад +2

    I think one of the issues helping the bermuda is that the woodchips have definitely broken down and thinned out a lot. I think normally you want to remulch every year or two to keep the weed suppression depth and correct me if I’m wrong, but it’s been 3 or so now and it’s looking a lot thinner. Might be time for another chip drop this winter if chips is the direction you want to keep going.

  • @robertmarsh8334
    @robertmarsh8334 Год назад +3

    We have issues with hawks too but I solved it by just putting up some netting that would be normally used for keeping birds off of your trees and ran some bright colored yarn across the top about every foot or so. During a storm the netting got damaged by some flying debris but the hawks have stayed out due to the yarn I guess

  • @kfetter9046
    @kfetter9046 Год назад +1

    I'm glad I am not the only one who keeps trying to redesign my garden. I think as you learn, you will see ways to improve upon almost everything.Won't you still need to smother any remaining bermuda grass with cardboard and compost? Poor little chicken - that was a close call!

  • @jeannamcgregor9967
    @jeannamcgregor9967 Год назад +2

    I've found I can control the mint monster by sticking it somewhere that gets some sun but no water other than rain. It's one way you can use our dry summer and fall to your advantage.

  • @yqqoq
    @yqqoq Год назад +10

    It would be cool to see some shade garden as well

  • @JunkyardGardener
    @JunkyardGardener Год назад +2

    This year the Bermuda came back with a vengeance! Ive had pretty good results geting it "tamed" using a oscillating hoe attachment on a wheel hoe. Workes well after a hosing or a light rain for a little moisture in the ground. Sure saves your back 😅

  • @williammaxwell1919
    @williammaxwell1919 Год назад +7

    I hope you seed saved from the Troll Tomatoe. I found that volunteers were better evolved for my micro environment than store brought organic seeds that could have been grown in a completely different climate zone and would find my subtropical challenging.

  • @anthonysuarez7416
    @anthonysuarez7416 Год назад +2

    I covered my chicken runs with those clear polycarbonate corrugated roofing panels using a hinged frame so I could both lock it down and open it up when I'm inside it, cleaning it up.

  • @allancrocket3352
    @allancrocket3352 Год назад +11

    Hi Kevin! One of the things you have covered a little is the small farming operations in your area. Love to see more of that and the process and problem solving that they have come up with. Garden on!

  • @zmenow3162
    @zmenow3162 Год назад

    We have chickens that free range at our place of business. A year ago we had hawks circling all the time ‘licking their chops’ at getting a chicken dinner. I purchased a solar powered fake owl with a realistic looking head the rotates 360. This has very much worked as a deterrent! If you want to try and get one..I recommend the great horned owl variety…very scary for a hawk.

  • @cynthiaarmstronghopefulhom9672
    @cynthiaarmstronghopefulhom9672 Год назад +1

    OMG, 😢I'm so happy the hawk didn't do more harm.

  • @tonileeks-lee6931
    @tonileeks-lee6931 Год назад +3

    Have you considered adding guard ducks to your flock? Plus duck eggs are wonderful too...

  • @bublhed
    @bublhed Год назад

    One thing that might help keep the hawks away is to have a few owl statues around. I’m glad Lavender is okay!

  • @marissalovesart
    @marissalovesart Год назад

    1:19 I know this is unsolicited advice but when my husband and son got back into hiking here in the tropics I bought them these Willit UPF 50+ shirts off of Amazon and now that’s pretty much all the shirts they wear because they keep them cool while also offering protection from the sun and jungle.

  • @chloeokura6329
    @chloeokura6329 Год назад +3

    Same here - I have a lot of projects planned for fall, like adding trellises, planting berry bushes, and transforming a weedy patch of land in my parents’ backyard into a native wildflower patch. Good luck on your projects at the homestead!

  • @jelatinosa
    @jelatinosa Год назад

    Poor Lav. Glad she's ok. Seeing her feathers in the coop, I can see why they are called lavender. The feathers actually have a lavender tone to them. Love your little red hen. She's so cute, even though she's feisty.

  • @italiana626sc
    @italiana626sc Год назад +4

    So sorry about Lav! Poor girl. I will say that I've always been worried about the unprotected (from above) chicken run. I don't have chickens but I see tons of hawks around my house. They are expert hunters.

  • @stevetuttle5472
    @stevetuttle5472 Год назад +3

    Can you do a lesson on preparing our raised beds for winter in a way that gives them a head start in spring? Zone 6-7. Thank you!

  • @toolman9081
    @toolman9081 Год назад +1

    Need to run hardware cloth across the top of the run. No chicken coup should be open to the atmosphere unless you're counting on some loss. Good luck. Glad your girls are OK.

  • @KK-FL
    @KK-FL Год назад +1

    I think Jacques would really have fun with a Skidger. It's so useful for weeds of all size. I did not realize hawks would attack full sized chickens. Or maybe you have bigger hawks than we do here. Glad she is ok! I have always wanted a lavender Orpington.

  • @GM_____
    @GM_____ Год назад +5

    I’m glad your chickens are ok after all that! I love all of your content and look forward to more videos, especially on the homesteading channel.

  • @Eli-vj2wc
    @Eli-vj2wc Год назад +1

    I literally love your Chanel so much! When can you do a plant swap or do a meet and great plant swap?

  • @carissalizotte8977
    @carissalizotte8977 Год назад +2

    I’m SUPER excited for my gardens fall clean up! The next month will include that and planting garlic! 💚

  • @tabrown5226
    @tabrown5226 Год назад

    You should make the Bermuda area into a pocket prairie. Prior to planting show a solarization process

  • @sonholee5769
    @sonholee5769 Год назад

    My sowed in some buffalo grass in the backyard this year.
    Drought tolerant and tolerant of the LA heat.
    We pulled a lot of what we thought were dying Bermuda grass, but the rhizomes are so long!

  • @heathermendenhall5201
    @heathermendenhall5201 Год назад +1

    I’d love more content on the chicks your raising & how you build your little brooder :)

  • @soldtheark3157
    @soldtheark3157 Год назад +2

    Wow I’m early. I hope everyone is doing well and are having Massive harvests this year. ❤

  • @kneect0m
    @kneect0m Год назад +1

    Could you give us more tips on how to deal with Bermuda? Is it possible to have in ground perennials?

  • @AlwaysSeverusAndLily
    @AlwaysSeverusAndLily Год назад

    Would love a video on what sorts of things I should be planting now/before first frost to spend the winter in the ground! Flower bulbs, spring veggies, etc. Zone 6/7

  • @kikiinthegarden
    @kikiinthegarden Год назад

    So glad the chickens are okay! I would’ve been terrified.

  • @kylehubbell5610
    @kylehubbell5610 Год назад +1

    I know you have your orchard but have you thought about planting blueberries? I have a few bushes and would always welcome advice on pruning and general upkeep.

  • @MaríaZullyTrigozoBarbaran
    @MaríaZullyTrigozoBarbaran 9 месяцев назад

    Adoro ver estás lindas verduras. Quisiera un jardín así.

  • @MonkeyBone10x3
    @MonkeyBone10x3 Год назад

    This convinced me to plan a top to my planned chicken setup. Bay Area Cali has plenty of hawks.

  • @joseluislarios6036
    @joseluislarios6036 Год назад

    Can’t wait for the compost update

  • @rogaineablar5608
    @rogaineablar5608 Год назад

    All mint family plants get root bound very easily, especially in containers.
    The hen missing back feathers is not related to hawks, that's just 'pecking order' being enforced.

  • @esmeraldaparker2137
    @esmeraldaparker2137 Год назад +1

    Can you do a video on hand pollinating and identifying female and male flowers. I'm so confused how to make sure my watermelon plant is pollinated

  • @jackiehorsley9263
    @jackiehorsley9263 Год назад

    Sounds awesome look forward To it

  • @domesti-city
    @domesti-city Год назад

    Oh goodness! Years ago my Jack Russell Terrier had six puppies, and we named them Uno, Dos, Tres, Quatro, Cinco, and Seis. One day I came out to find a Red Tail Hawk sitting on the fence next to the dog run, and I know she was thinking, "Uno, Dos, Tres, Quatro, Cinco, Seis, which little furball do I most want to taste?" She wasn't afraid of me, and I took a broom in hand to run her off. We immediately put fencing over the top of the dog run, and never let the pups out from under cover unless we were right there. We knew coyotes would come in and take our dogs if they could, but I never considered the hawks craving puppy snacks.

  • @cynthiYAH777
    @cynthiYAH777 Год назад

    Glad that the chickens are OK. Pls protect them.

  • @janerobinson6469
    @janerobinson6469 Год назад +1

    Sorry to hear that Lavander was attacked, but happy to hear she was all right. When that happens I put rescue remedy in their water to calm them down. Chooks can get delayed reaction. I have free range ducks and chooks. In the spring when our chicks hatch the crows and magpies circle and used to fly into the chook night pen and carry off the chicks and even some of the fully grown pullets. I had to roof the area untill they were big enough to hide under the bushes. They develop a warning system and one hen becomes the chief look out and one became the one which drives my flock to shelter. Still lose one occasionally, if one of the chooks does not stay with the group over that period. Meat esting birds like crows will circle every time chicks are in the vicinity so feeding the larger carnivorous birds is not a good idea. Especially next to the chook run. They jiust see it as their larder. Sorry .

  • @LibraryAce
    @LibraryAce Год назад

    Yeah, get a Hulk to take out that Bermuda! I am suddenly a fan of the potato fork and will ask our community garden if I could get one for us. The Bermuda gained a lot of ground while we were tending to the plants we actually wanted.

  • @ernestoargumaniz
    @ernestoargumaniz Год назад

    could you shows us how you designed your irrigation system in the birdies beds? thanks

  • @shanebep3135
    @shanebep3135 Год назад

    5:47 Jacques flashing garden gang signs🤎🤍🤎🤍🤎🤍🤎🤍🖤

  • @kathrynzulli9454
    @kathrynzulli9454 Год назад

    Tool time! I’m interested in that extendable lopper. Can you give info on that one please?

  • @yeevita
    @yeevita Год назад

    Poor chicken. I have seen people string strings/ropes with streamers, which discourages flying predators from coming down. I have also seen people run branches or vines over the chicken run, again to discourage predators.
    I had my small pond a few years back cleared out of fish. The fish people think it was probably ravens. I had never thought of it. Now I run a few ropes with a flapping shade cloth over the pond and (cross fingers) so far, I have not noticed missing fish. There are plants in the pond but whatever cleared it was very thorough. My fish were not that big. Just mature goldfish, but still. My new goldfish bred the year after that, and now I have a whole bunch of them, and so far, so good.

  • @labrador18
    @labrador18 Год назад +1

    My neighbor in back has chickens and every day I see a big hawk perched on my fence just eyeing them.

  • @virginiatibbetts1551
    @virginiatibbetts1551 Год назад

    Bermuda is the bane of my existence as well. I’ve tried all methods of curbing it, except poisons. I’ve found the best way is to hack it back as much as possible and starve it out with pathways of old carpet or fake grass. It will never be completely removed, though. So frustrating.

  • @amandaz1073
    @amandaz1073 Год назад

    Hello Epic Homesteading or anyone, where does one get the large decorate cutout fence panels you see at time stamp 5:53? They look so nice. Thanks

  • @lilspittin313
    @lilspittin313 Год назад

    Good team spirit in this one

  • @jkdruid
    @jkdruid Год назад

    I put layers of cardboard above the bermuda grass and it kills it off.If I had wood chips i'd put that on top too.

  • @franceschirincones2286
    @franceschirincones2286 7 месяцев назад

    Excelente video 😃

  • @vikashyadav0195
    @vikashyadav0195 Год назад

    how do you keep the ground so clean of weeds , is it just like how you have shown in video or do you also use some chemicals ?.....and do you encounter reptiles in your garden ?

  • @justtus
    @justtus Год назад +1

    It would be good to get a camera stabalizer, I'm getting some motion sickness from the wobbling

  • @deadbreakfast7714
    @deadbreakfast7714 Год назад +1

    So motivating! 💪 keep it up guys !!

  • @carenmcfarland7034
    @carenmcfarland7034 Год назад

    I would love to see what you do with your raspberry plants. I grew 3 bare root plants this spring and I am getting conflicting advice about pruning them after this first season . Thanks

  • @tanyatanya4704
    @tanyatanya4704 Год назад

    Poor girls! That’s so scary! Scared of chickens, but sending my love! 💞

  • @cindyedwards6924
    @cindyedwards6924 Год назад

    Relax. Keep the soil covered until you are ready to do something else. Cardboard my friend. Cardboard. What you guys cleaned up looks great. Inspiring me to make my moves now. Lined or unlined grow bags - your site doesn't explain. What do I do?

  • @casualgardeningwithdustin
    @casualgardeningwithdustin Год назад

    We don't need to worry about Bermuda grass in my climate, but there are plenty of other rhizomatous grassy invaders to take its place, so I definitely feel your pain.

  • @tempingasashaman
    @tempingasashaman Год назад

    Good luck removing the bermuda grass- It grows 18" deep! We have had decent luck by smothering it with multiple layers (4-6) of cardboard and woodchips on top. It still gets through, but it's now manageable.

    • @yeevita
      @yeevita Год назад

      I think it depends on your context. Here it the high desert, grass only grows if I intend it to. I grow some small head, long blade grass for my dogs, but that's it.

    • @tempingasashaman
      @tempingasashaman Год назад

      @@yeevita I also live in the high desert and in a typical year most things do not grow, except the native plants and deep rooted bermuda grass.

    • @k9spot1
      @k9spot1 Год назад

      I think he let the wood chips get too thin? Years 1&2 weren’t near this bad i think but they haven’t shown a new chip drop on the channel.

  • @veronicac660
    @veronicac660 Год назад

    So glad the chickens are ok! That is so scary

  • @peaceloveandeva
    @peaceloveandeva Год назад

    Would love to see a canning video!

  • @teresaoconnor1601
    @teresaoconnor1601 Год назад

    I am in San Diego as well and Bermuca grass has completely taken over my lawn. considering solarization, have you thought about trying that?

  • @Notable2Nikki
    @Notable2Nikki Год назад

    Should you change out your soil in your raised beds if you get powdery mildew or rust? Like a full change between seasons? Or is it the sort of thing that is just always present but overgrows... like yeast or gut bacteria. KWIM?

    • @yeevita
      @yeevita Год назад

      I keep all my soil. 1- it's my soil and soil is money. 2- Mother nature never changes her soil and she grows beautiful forests, meadows, gardens.
      I do bury new stuff to compost down when a pot or bed is finished growing, and as the season goes, I mulch with all the dead materials, which will later be buried to re-feed the system. I do closer to no-dig in my beds but in my pots, I notice I do have to reset them every few years, because the roots cause them to be compacted. In general though, what's in the pot goes right back into the pot with additional organic material added under the soil.

  • @annareyes8043
    @annareyes8043 Год назад

    Wanna see more recipes maybe a Thanksgiving recipe and then a Christmas one..or a pumpkin spice recipe of some sort

  • @Eli-vj2wc
    @Eli-vj2wc Год назад +2

    I literally wish I could help you with your garden! I live in San Diego and would love to garden more! If you need help just let me know!

  • @AnamileRivas
    @AnamileRivas 7 месяцев назад

    Excellent 👍

  • @tigerlilly03152012
    @tigerlilly03152012 Год назад

    I have a few ideas for the coup run.

  • @MisAlexyta
    @MisAlexyta 7 месяцев назад

    Hermosas plantas

  • @a.l.a.7847
    @a.l.a.7847 Год назад

    Glad Lav is ok after that scary hawk attack.... Super sad to see the prodigious volunteer tomato plant-kraken that had spread its tentacles all over the front garden now gone.

  • @arosebydesign1976
    @arosebydesign1976 Год назад

    I would like to know how you keep the Bermuda out of your garden beds, our entire garden and yard has been taken over and I would like to tackle it before the end of this season so as to prevent the same disaster next year.

  • @robinmaurer1535
    @robinmaurer1535 Год назад

    How to keep bermuda grass from growing up into raised beds!

  • @ponwajeechrans7372
    @ponwajeechrans7372 Год назад

    Your garden still looks nice late in the season, here still have peppers, tomatoes.

  • @kellymartin2820
    @kellymartin2820 Год назад

    I'm surprised they're your last tomatoes of the season I'm still getting cherry tomatoes and I'm in a cooler climate.

  • @Notable2Nikki
    @Notable2Nikki Год назад

    How do you know what species a tree is after you move into a house? We have an apple tree that gives small-ish apples. My husband says they are crabapples. I say they are just small golden delicious.

    • @yeevita
      @yeevita Год назад +1

      You could do a DNA test, but most people just keep what they like and graft or cut down what they do not like. So if you like the apples, keep them. If not, graft known varieties on, or replace the tree.

    • @k9spot1
      @k9spot1 Год назад

      Could be a fun challenge for a college botany student

  • @SHadowKillerDj
    @SHadowKillerDj Год назад +1

    I think (if your city allows) it's time to introduced a "man" into the flock to fight off the local hawks and establish some pecking order.

  • @pandabear7306
    @pandabear7306 Год назад +1

    I need Jacques and Kevin to help me kill my Bermuda yard and move some beds 😂😭

  • @franzb69
    @franzb69 Год назад

    you should really get a goose. geese are great at guarding chickens. they start thinking they're part of the flock when they're raised together with chicks and they protect them against predators and that includes hawks.

  • @Wolf-E-Romeo
    @Wolf-E-Romeo Год назад

    Kinda wish you would have shown how you moved the beds over.

  • @lindaparshall9276
    @lindaparshall9276 Год назад

    Bird netting or wire

  • @rajingbutterfli
    @rajingbutterfli Год назад

    I am so sorry that lavender was attacked. You may need to do something now rather than later. 😢

  • @daisyblooms4813
    @daisyblooms4813 Год назад

    Poor chicken! Glad she is ok. ♥

  • @larrydiaz7432
    @larrydiaz7432 10 месяцев назад +1

    Siembras

  • @christythompson6692
    @christythompson6692 Год назад

    Bermuda is absolutely horrible, its roots run in all directions and it will regrow from the smallest piece. burning it is your best option. After getting as much cut out as possible have you thought of sowing white dutch clover? sow it thickly, and keep over sowing it. I plan on trying this on a difficult area to mow. Keep up the good fight and expect this to be a long time problem. I've been fighting with it for 30 years.

  • @gabrielaveralopez3126
    @gabrielaveralopez3126 9 месяцев назад

    Excente entrevista

  • @claragoforth3645
    @claragoforth3645 Год назад +1

    Keep befriending the crows as another line of defense!!

  • @lauradimitriadis4371
    @lauradimitriadis4371 Год назад +1

    Glad the ladies are ok you should at least put up hawk tape

  • @hernanmanuelmoritrigozo7331
    @hernanmanuelmoritrigozo7331 7 месяцев назад

    Excelente

  • @TerribleTim68
    @TerribleTim68 Год назад

    Any thoughts on adding grapes to your garden?

    • @k9spot1
      @k9spot1 Год назад

      I think I have a memory of him putting in a tiny one in an earlier video

  • @nando_biker93
    @nando_biker93 9 месяцев назад

    Great

  • @victorrafaelchucyachanchar7110
    @victorrafaelchucyachanchar7110 9 месяцев назад

    Cosecha

  • @enriquealencardelcastillo4759
    @enriquealencardelcastillo4759 9 месяцев назад

    Jardín de frutas

  • @raptorcita5035
    @raptorcita5035 11 месяцев назад

    Hemoso Jardín

  • @nelvisaavedradelacruz139
    @nelvisaavedradelacruz139 7 месяцев назад

    Excelente video de este senbrio

  • @yaismairivargas4817
    @yaismairivargas4817 7 месяцев назад

    Nice

  • @latebloominghippie
    @latebloominghippie Год назад

    💚💚💚If you could find a way to better battle that horrible grass, you would be GODS