The new greenhouse garden beds are beautiful! We've watched y'all since the very beginning and can see the dramatic growth of your food growing system.
I cannot believe how much you can grow on so little land. I’ve always wanted to have land to garden and farm and everyone’s always told me I never will due to the expensive land I’d need. You guys make it look possible. Perhaps people don’t know what’s possible with a smaller plot of land. Love your passion, can’t wait for the next video!
The farm that makes the most per acre is a 1/8th acres in CA, grows high-value herbs and veggies. There's a bunch of videos of people turning their front yards into gardens that feed their entire family on here. You can do it!
Over many years, people have been conditioned not to grow or to cook their own food. One of my friends converted an apartment closet into a vertical mini farm. Another converted a small apartment balcony into one. I was shocked how much food they were growing in such a tiny amount of space. If you don't have enough land outside, ask neighbors who do. They may let you farm on their land in exchange for some of the produce grown.
Honestly. All you need is a small (sunny) backyard to feed a family of three at least 8 months of food in zone 7. Dehydrate what you can’t eat, and you’ll have food all winter, too. I’ve been doing it for 5 years. Now I’m also growing microgreens in our (former) dining room, and we have year round fresh, nutrient dense greens for pennies. It’s amazing, and anyone can do it. Next: mushrooms!!! :)
Great information! I love the idea of the gutter on the side of the greenhouse. I am going to do this, thanks so much for posting. Love your place, have a wonderful week
I'm looking for a homestead site specifically with large hills because of what you can do with them when it comes to managing water. Things like using solar power to pump water uphill during the day, and then having decent water pressure at night from gravity alone. Using swales to capture water and letting it soak into the hill where it is available for longer for plants to use, planting on the side of the hill so that excess water from the plants at the top just runs down to water plants lower down the hillside, etc. Not to mention all the extra health benefits you get from walking up and down slopes all day compared to flat land. Only problem for me seems to be finding a property with lots of hills on it! I'm in Australia and the majority of the land you can buy is relatively flat as it was historically allocated for farming. All the hilly areas were assigned to be national parks so you can't buy those!
Hi...... Jason and Lorraine nice to see you and nice tour of your garden, thank you for sharing your video homestead chicken farmer garden 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 👕🐔🐓🐥🐖🌱🎥👍👍👍
Proud of you guys! You both are starting to look real comfortable in front of the camera :) keep up the good work! I am also starting my homestead dream on 3 acres , got chickens (meat and egg layers) , gardens and raised beds , composting , fruit trees , and bees soon. The project im probably most excited for is building a new greenhouse and I have drawn up my design from watching you build Justin Rhodes greenhouse for them. So thankyou for the inspiration and drive to keep goin! and good health to your family.
Great video. Today we planted some Swiss chard, lettuces, dwarf bean and climbing beans. We also have potatoes,chillies,tomatoes, radishes,red lettuce, kale and parsley growing. Love from Apple Tree Farm in suburban Perth Australia
You have done so much more than last year with the garden and having all the additional spaces is wonderful I'm inspired. We're growing so much more also this year and really expanding the herb area in both the greenhouse & close to the back door near the kitchen. God bless you & I pray tremendous success this year💞👼🙏💖
I agree. I'm older than Lorraine I'm sure, but when I was in high school the dress length was a MIDI. The hem length was below the knee and a few inches above the ankle. Loved it.
Lorraine what a great video I just loved it - I cannot believe how many gardens you have now compared to your first video, Well Done Guys. Cheers Denise - Australia
Superb tour of the gardens. No Penelope today? This morning I was floored to find that my cherry tomato bush had 20 ripe tomatoes on it. Its in a pot on my carport in semi shade. Oh man, talk about warm and tasty.
It's been fun and informative, to watch your garden grow and your critters multiply. I love lemon balm... just don't let it go to seed. I have so many that I dig them up and give them away or put them in the compost. Thank you for taking us along for the fun! Oh, and try some cedar shavings around your garden where the pests seem to be the worst.
Your Garden looks great. Only things I have planted is Peas and Beets. Of Course it's been below 28 and tonight supposed to drop like that again. I've had to cover my Strawberries because they have Blooms. My Blackberry and Raspberry Bushes are looking great. Thank Goodness no blooms. Can't wait to watch your Gardens Flourish. Peace Be With You All ☮️
We grew Parris Is romaine too, it's not doing much for us. Our bok choi is going GANG BUSTERS, just regular ones. Loved this tour, thanks so much, it's great to see what other growers are doing too.
Beautiful garden! You are inspiring me! We live in PA on a little over an acre on a country road with farms all around. Thank you for sharing & enlighten me! I planted things I have never eaten before so looking forward to you sharing how you eat your bounty!
Such a beautiful homestead. 💚 We're working towards the same goal down here in Mississippi. Thanks for sharing your journey! It's really inspiring. ✌🏼😊
Love the garden tour. I just got a load of wood last week and have built 3 raised beds (4x8) and a “deck” to put buckets of potatoes on. I just need to put in the dirts that I have and can transplant my starters. I have enough wood for 3 more raised beds, but wanted to change things up so I’m preparing in stages. So much different than growing tomatoes in pots, I’m really looking forward to it. Only so much I can do in a suburban backyard, but I’m off to a good start. Thank you for sharing with us.
I’m in Australia, great to watch you guys in NC in spring. It must be a lot of work to produce these videos, thanks for your hard work. Really great to see your farm and family grow.
Put some Concord grapes in your trellis, the leaves and fruit are edible and will continue to provide food for up to 30-40 years. Stevia can be hard to start but I always feel better having it than refined sugars for baking and syrups.
My fave internet garden to hang out in. I sure have enjoyed watching you grow your homestead this past year. I really admire your relationship with your life and the planet. I love everything at your farm but those darn wiggeling ducks might be my fave.
Excellent video... very well done, and great ideas... Thank You! So inspiring! I'll share this with my son, who is beginning to grow food on his property. This will really help him with beneficial ideas!!💞 Blessings to you all!❣🍃🐝🌱🦋🌻🌿💓
that was an excellent tour..besides the fact that growing food for your family..the plants are asthetic, beautiful colors, etc. So happy that your homestead continues to grow and produce for your family..you seem to be very content
I’m behind as you can tell. Enjoyed the video and what you were saying about spinach. Have sort of noticed this with other greens too. Your place is looking nice.
You did a great garden tour. I enjoyed the enthusiasm and you’re a natural on camera Lorraine when talking about gardening. Love your dress style too. Looking forward to receiving my hey Bernice tee I ordered. Grow on!!
Hey Lorraine did you know you could use wood ash to dust your plants as a pesticide. You guys have a wood stove so free wood ash and ash is good for the soil.
The new greenhouse garden beds are beautiful! We've watched y'all since the very beginning and can see the dramatic growth of your food growing system.
😃 awesome guys! thank you!!
Thinking of gifting/blessing people with plants is so sweet of you and such an act of kindness.
Love you guys!
Wanted to let you know we named our Australorp chick BERNICE! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
I cannot believe how much you can grow on so little land. I’ve always wanted to have land to garden and farm and everyone’s always told me I never will due to the expensive land I’d need. You guys make it look possible. Perhaps people don’t know what’s possible with a smaller plot of land. Love your passion, can’t wait for the next video!
The farm that makes the most per acre is a 1/8th acres in CA, grows high-value herbs and veggies. There's a bunch of videos of people turning their front yards into gardens that feed their entire family on here. You can do it!
I killed my lawn several years ago and planted herbs, greens and I even have a Thai Chili that looks like it may give a third harvest.
Over many years, people have been conditioned not to grow or to cook their own food. One of my friends converted an apartment closet into a vertical mini farm. Another converted a small apartment balcony into one. I was shocked how much food they were growing in such a tiny amount of space.
If you don't have enough land outside, ask neighbors who do. They may let you farm on their land in exchange for some of the produce grown.
Honestly. All you need is a small (sunny) backyard to feed a family of three at least 8 months of food in zone 7. Dehydrate what you can’t eat, and you’ll have food all winter, too. I’ve been doing it for 5 years. Now I’m also growing microgreens in our (former) dining room, and we have year round fresh, nutrient dense greens for pennies. It’s amazing, and anyone can do it. Next: mushrooms!!! :)
Thank you for the tour. I love your farm. I feel it's a size I could handle. Well done!!
Thanks for watching!
Using rainwater for your plants also reduces the amount of fluoride they would get with just tap water.
Great information! I love the idea of the gutter on the side of the greenhouse. I am going to do this, thanks so much for posting. Love your place, have a wonderful week
This video have inspired me to not dismiss future homestead sites with hills. Terraced gardens sound amazing and yours looks fantastic.
I'm looking for a homestead site specifically with large hills because of what you can do with them when it comes to managing water. Things like using solar power to pump water uphill during the day, and then having decent water pressure at night from gravity alone. Using swales to capture water and letting it soak into the hill where it is available for longer for plants to use, planting on the side of the hill so that excess water from the plants at the top just runs down to water plants lower down the hillside, etc. Not to mention all the extra health benefits you get from walking up and down slopes all day compared to flat land. Only problem for me seems to be finding a property with lots of hills on it! I'm in Australia and the majority of the land you can buy is relatively flat as it was historically allocated for farming. All the hilly areas were assigned to be national parks so you can't buy those!
Hi...... Jason and Lorraine nice to see you and nice tour of your garden, thank you for sharing your video homestead chicken farmer garden 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 👕🐔🐓🐥🐖🌱🎥👍👍👍
Love seeing your wife, she is so sweet, happy gardening.
Looks beautiful. Loved the garden tour. Enjoy your channel. Looks amazing from the drone shots! Well done.
My Lemon Balm is taking over the planet! I love it. Like you I give it away. Such a nice plant.
Proud of you guys! You both are starting to look real comfortable in front of the camera :) keep up the good work! I am also starting my homestead dream on 3 acres , got chickens (meat and egg layers) , gardens and raised beds , composting , fruit trees , and bees soon. The project im probably most excited for is building a new greenhouse and I have drawn up my design from watching you build Justin Rhodes greenhouse for them. So thankyou for the inspiration and drive to keep goin! and good health to your family.
Wow wow wow ... That's amazing! Well done!
What a great garden. Thank you Loraine for showing your gardens you do so well in your presentations.
Y’all have a beautiful garden. I enjoyed the garden walk. God bless y’all.
WOW what bounty😋❣️ your hard work is paying off big time! It's good to see Lorraine documenting👍😄. You can be so proud ❣️👍
Great video. Today we planted some Swiss chard, lettuces, dwarf bean and climbing beans. We also have potatoes,chillies,tomatoes, radishes,red lettuce, kale and parsley growing. Love from Apple Tree Farm in suburban Perth Australia
BRAVO, BRAVO, I LOVED YOUR TOUR- Tasha Tudor would be so proud of you❤️
You guys have a great garden!
loved the voiceover "the big box store" hahaha great video guys! super informative. :) -Alicia
Beautiful garden and homestead!!!
Thank You Lorraine This nice and calm way of showing the homestead ( please tell Jason to calm down too 🤭😉
You have done so much more than last year with the garden and having all the additional spaces is wonderful I'm inspired. We're growing so much more also this year and really expanding the herb area in both the greenhouse & close to the back door near the kitchen. God bless you & I pray tremendous success this year💞👼🙏💖
Just brilliant what you are doing I can't wait for your vlogs. You have come along way in four years xx
You’re wife is beautiful I love how she’s dresses. Her energy has her looking 20 ❤️
Agreed. Her old school dresses are very pretty.
I agree. I'm older than Lorraine I'm sure, but when I was in high school the dress length was a MIDI. The hem length was below the knee and a few inches above the ankle. Loved it.
Lorraine nice garden tour. Blessings
Fantastic garden tour. Lorraine does a great job explaining each plant. 💖🌹
Nice tour...you survived the freeze...impressed with progress...just keep working smarter...WB
Lorraine what a great video I just loved it - I cannot believe how many gardens you have now compared to your first video, Well Done Guys. Cheers Denise - Australia
Enjoyed your garden tour. Looks great
Thanks so much!
Superb tour of the gardens. No Penelope today?
This morning I was floored to find that my cherry tomato bush had 20 ripe tomatoes on it. Its in a pot on my carport in semi shade. Oh man, talk about warm and tasty.
It's been fun and informative, to watch your garden grow and your critters multiply. I love lemon balm... just don't let it go to seed. I have so many that I dig them up and give them away or put them in the compost. Thank you for taking us along for the fun! Oh, and try some cedar shavings around your garden where the pests seem to be the worst.
Jason n family
Your garden has gotten so much bigger
Love love it
Ty for sharing
Your garden looks great💥 I am so happy to be eating spinach, radishes and lettuce from my garden this week.
Your Garden looks great. Only things I have planted is Peas and Beets. Of Course it's been below 28 and tonight supposed to drop like that again. I've had to cover my Strawberries because they have Blooms. My Blackberry and Raspberry Bushes are looking great. Thank Goodness no blooms. Can't wait to watch your Gardens Flourish. Peace Be With You All ☮️
Terracing the hill is a wonderful idea. I bet you can get even another garden terrace there
*GOOD AFTERNOON FAMILY LAUREN CONGRATULATIONS HOMELAND TERRA NATAL*
Beautiful garden it all looks amazing 👍
I'm so happy y'all are not relocating back to Commifornia. I look forward to your next adventure.
We grew Parris Is romaine too, it's not doing much for us. Our bok choi is going GANG BUSTERS, just regular ones. Loved this tour, thanks so much, it's great to see what other growers are doing too.
I LOVE GARDEN TOURS YES
Beautiful garden! That lettuce row looks like a treasure chest with all that color ♥️
Lorraine, you've got it together, Jason does too ! there is no reason to wish you luck. I know you will do well. take care !!!!!
Watching from indonesia...
God bless you..
Wow! Your garden is beautiful! You guys sure have come a long way in the last few years.
Love the terraced area in your homestead, what a wonderful use of the land.
so happy I found this channel, love your videos!
Love to see all the amazing progress!
Lorraine, you crack me up. You're enthusiasm is infectious. You've really come a long way and you're doing so well. You're garden is beautiful!
Awesome you all are doing a great job. I grew up on a farm so it gave me good start for life, but I am still learning I love growing a garden and
Hey Old School
Your place really looks good. You folks have worked so hard. Love your story keep it up.
Beautiful garden! You are inspiring me! We live in PA on a little over an acre on a country road with farms all around. Thank you for sharing & enlighten me! I planted things I have never eaten before so looking forward to you sharing how you eat your bounty!
Beautiful garden!! So nice to see all the new changes. You guys are doing great! Thanks for sharing !!
Great tour of your farm. I love how excited you are about your garden.
I love your channel, your work, your lifestyle. It is a pleasure to see your videos. greetings from Mexico.
A wonderful tour. Thanks, Lorraine.
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!! YEAH!!!!!!!
Amazing abundance guys. Love you all and wish you the best of luck.
Your plants are beautiful.
Your garden is looking fantastic. Lots of great healthy food in your future ❤️
Thanks for sharing your beautiful gardens! I love the terraced garden.
Absolutely beautiful garden! You give me hope!!💖
Very nice! Lemon balm, like mint, is one of those plants you only need to buy once.
Such a beautiful homestead. 💚 We're working towards the same goal down here in Mississippi. Thanks for sharing your journey! It's really inspiring. ✌🏼😊
Love the garden tour.
I just got a load of wood last week and have built 3 raised beds (4x8) and a “deck” to put buckets of potatoes on. I just need to put in the dirts that I have and can transplant my starters. I have enough wood for 3 more raised beds, but wanted to change things up so I’m preparing in stages. So much different than growing tomatoes in pots, I’m really looking forward to it. Only so much I can do in a suburban backyard, but I’m off to a good start. Thank you for sharing with us.
you guys are great, fun happy educational and inspiring all in one kep strong and enjoy the fruits of your jabor as you "sow the land"
Wonderful garden !!! 💕
I love your enthusiasm.
I’m in Australia, great to watch you guys in NC in spring. It must be a lot of work to produce these videos, thanks for your hard work. Really great to see your farm and family grow.
Awesome 👍😁
Thank you for sharing ❤️💗❤️
SENDING A BRIGHT WHITE LIGHT OF LOVE TO SURROUND THE UNIVERSE 🤗💞💖🤗 AND EVERYONE 🤗❣️❣️🤗
Thanks for the tour of your garden..It's beautiful.
🤎Your garden is soooo beautiful! I loved the arial shots.
Beautiful! 🥰 Thank you for leading the way for so many of us who are just starting out. God bless! ❤
I very much enjoyed your garden tour. Great videography, too. I think I’ll buy a lemon balm start and transplant it to a bigger pot for my back deck.
Put some Concord grapes in your trellis, the leaves and fruit are edible and will continue to provide food for up to 30-40 years. Stevia can be hard to start but I always feel better having it than refined sugars for baking and syrups.
My fave internet garden to hang out in. I sure have enjoyed watching you grow your homestead this past year. I really admire your relationship with your life and the planet. I love everything at your farm but those darn wiggeling ducks might be my fave.
Excellent video... very well done, and great ideas... Thank You! So inspiring! I'll share this with my son, who is beginning to grow food on his property. This will really help him with beneficial ideas!!💞 Blessings to you all!❣🍃🐝🌱🦋🌻🌿💓
Garden tours are always so inspiring!
Just love watching you Lorraine you truly love your garden, can see the sparkle in your eyes. Thank you for sharing your homestead with us.
that was an excellent tour..besides the fact that growing food for your family..the plants are asthetic, beautiful colors, etc. So happy that your homestead continues to grow and produce for your family..you seem to be very content
Thanks for sharing your garden. I loved the tour as always. Loved your new terraced gardens. Great idea. Keep up the good work.
Very nice garden tour! Love all the herbs.
Your garden is beautiful!😍🌻 Great tour! ❤🙏👍
This was just great. So happy for you. Take care and love to you from a Greatgrandma in Florida.
Nice tour...
Have a good evening 🌻🌻🌻
Of all the homesteaders I watch by far you have the best garden’s. The terreses are genius.
It's looking so beautiful!
Love the tour! Everything is looking great!
I'd love to see some tea making videos too!
My daughter Sarah surprised me for Mother's Day with one of your spoons! I Love it!!!
I’m behind as you can tell. Enjoyed the video and what you were saying about spinach. Have sort of noticed this with other greens too. Your place is looking nice.
Really loved this video, your garden is gorgeous! Thank you for sharing 💚🌱🍅🍆🌽🌱💚
You did a great garden tour. I enjoyed the enthusiasm and you’re a natural on camera Lorraine when talking about gardening. Love your dress style too. Looking forward to receiving my hey Bernice tee I ordered. Grow on!!
Lorane, your greens are gorgeous!
You all have done amazing with the homestead. ;) well done!
Great video. Excellent narration. I love the enthusiasm.
Beautiful garden...Love and Hugs from Sapulpa, Oklahoma
Thank you so much!
Your gardens are beautiful!
Great presentation Loraine
What a beautiful homestead. So glad we found you. And just subbed you.
Hey Lorraine did you know you could use wood ash to dust your plants as a pesticide. You guys have a wood stove so free wood ash and ash is good for the soil.