Not related to this video but I was thinking about the washer and dryer downstairs. My suggestion is to move it upstairs to the current art room. That way you are not having to carry everything up and down stairs. Then that lovely room downstairs with the bay window can be the art room.
Our homestead is close to a decade along now, so my advice is as follows: Soil takes so much time to build and repair. So start with getting the soil tested, and see what you're dealing with. Bring in compost and amendment as needed, and I recommend tilling at least in the first year if you're ripping up old compacted lawn. Double digging is way easier if you rent a tiller and break up the compacted stuff. You'll absolutely expand past 50x50. In a few years, we have been doubling garden space every spring, because we are always finding new cool stuff to grow. Stick with what works well near you. Maine is famous for potatoes. Seed potatoes are shipping now. Look into local farmers selling seed potatoes. They'll thrive.
I'm also starting a garden at our new house, so it's really nice to see someone else's process. I can't wait to see how things go this year for you all!
Looks to me you have it all covered .will be happy to see your garden..your very knowledgeable..about gardening and have inspired me to have a small garden .I am 70 so small is better for me.
My experience with tomatoes is the earlier you start them inside and replant them into bigger pots about twice, the sooner you will get tomatoes and the better season you'll have. Zone 5 Michigan we started tomatoes at least by Valentine's Day. Just my experience, we also mostly did heirloom variety so that might make a difference. I love your bed pattern, I think it's gonna look really beautiful.
Great 👍 planning loved the design can’t wait too see it. I didn’t hear you mention water 💦 all plants need thst other then the sun and good soil. What my parents and I have done with our garden every time it rain we collected rain water in small tanks we later got bigger tanks mostly the size of like a regular garbage trash can 🗑 but bigger save the water in there used smaller ones when it get full we used to grow peppers 🫑 tomatoes 🍅 malanga (it’s like a potato) yuca, avocado 🥑. Mangoes 🥭 oranges 🍊, limes I live in Florida We also live in area where it’s small and we did what we could we no longer have any of the plants but I still remember them growing
You’ve done some good prep work. The only thing I can think of is testing your soil...maybe to see what amendments you might want/need to make to optimize your growth. I’m visual as well and I like the table layout method you did to see it all and get that schedule started. 👏🏼 lots of work!
Hi! Have you watched Roots and Refuge’s video about saving seed and cross pollination? I believe many plants very rarely cross pollinate, but in order to avoid cross pollination in the plants that do you will probably want to use a barrier method. 😊
Wow, are you organized! If your soil is sandy, this first year will involve a lot of soil preparation with manure and compost to give it more body, and a lot of tilling. New England soil is often quite acid, so lime will probably be needed. Having the soil tested is vital. Your raised beds will allow you to concentrate your soil prep. The first year will be experimental and a learning experience. Some things will thrive and others will struggle, and that will guide you in your seed choices for subsequent years. For next year, you might want to consider constructing a greenhouse to get an early start. Better than any generic guide, your neighbors can tell you when your area actually gets the last and first frosts, since that varies according to local topography.
Spreading out the varieties and planting with herbs and flowers helps spread pollinators and deter bad bugs as they find it harder to wipe out a crop if inter planted. Good idea! My Pinetree seeds did fine so best of luck with those. Spread out those variety videos as you are planting to avoid just one giant long list video and to document more of your planting for yourself and your videos. How will you construct your beds?
Brilliant video, and well thought out garden! If you're looking for other examples/videos of what works, and what doesn't work, you might check out Mossy Bottom (I know, what a name!!)- another homestead channel on RUclips. His homestead is in Ireland, but he gives a great tutorial on starting from scratch etc. Best of luck with it, can't wait to see more!!
thanks for the comment! there is a spigot for water already run out to where we will put the garden so fortunately that is in place. we will need to bring in additional compost/soil because our soil is mostly sand, but we can’t do any soil testing right now due to the snow-pack so that will have to wait until spring.
Not related to this video but I was thinking about the washer and dryer downstairs. My suggestion is to move it upstairs to the current art room. That way you are not having to carry everything up and down stairs. Then that lovely room downstairs with the bay window can be the art room.
I hadn’t thought of that. what a good idea!
Our homestead is close to a decade along now, so my advice is as follows:
Soil takes so much time to build and repair. So start with getting the soil tested, and see what you're dealing with. Bring in compost and amendment as needed, and I recommend tilling at least in the first year if you're ripping up old compacted lawn. Double digging is way easier if you rent a tiller and break up the compacted stuff.
You'll absolutely expand past 50x50. In a few years, we have been doubling garden space every spring, because we are always finding new cool stuff to grow.
Stick with what works well near you. Maine is famous for potatoes. Seed potatoes are shipping now. Look into local farmers selling seed potatoes. They'll thrive.
Thanks! Great tips!
I'm also starting a garden at our new house, so it's really nice to see someone else's process. I can't wait to see how things go this year for you all!
thank you!! much luck to you as well! it’s the best process :)
Looks to me you have it all covered .will be happy to see your garden..your very knowledgeable..about gardening and have inspired me to have a small garden .I am 70 so small is better for me.
My experience with tomatoes is the earlier you start them inside and replant them into bigger pots about twice, the sooner you will get tomatoes and the better season you'll have. Zone 5 Michigan we started tomatoes at least by Valentine's Day. Just my experience, we also mostly did heirloom variety so that might make a difference. I love your bed pattern, I think it's gonna look really beautiful.
great tip!! maybe I’ll get a few started and experiment with it! thanks!
Great 👍 planning loved the design can’t wait too see it. I didn’t hear you mention water 💦 all plants need thst other then the sun and good soil. What my parents and I have done with our garden every time it rain we collected rain water in small tanks we later got bigger tanks mostly the size of like a regular garbage trash can 🗑 but bigger save the water in there used smaller ones when it get full we used to grow peppers 🫑 tomatoes 🍅 malanga (it’s like a potato) yuca, avocado 🥑. Mangoes 🥭 oranges 🍊, limes I live in Florida We also live in area where it’s small and we did what we could we no longer have any of the plants but I still remember them growing
You’ve done some good prep work. The only thing I can think of is testing your soil...maybe to see what amendments you might want/need to make to optimize your growth. I’m visual as well and I like the table layout method you did to see it all and get that schedule started. 👏🏼 lots of work!
Hi! Have you watched Roots and Refuge’s video about saving seed and cross pollination? I believe many plants very rarely cross pollinate, but in order to avoid cross pollination in the plants that do you will probably want to use a barrier method. 😊
Wow, are you organized! If your soil is sandy, this first year will involve a lot of soil preparation with manure and compost to give it more body, and a lot of tilling. New England soil is often quite acid, so lime will probably be needed. Having the soil tested is vital. Your raised beds will allow you to concentrate your soil prep.
The first year will be experimental and a learning experience. Some things will thrive and others will struggle, and that will guide you in your seed choices for subsequent years. For next year, you might want to consider constructing a greenhouse to get an early start. Better than any generic guide, your neighbors can tell you when your area actually gets the last and first frosts, since that varies according to local topography.
Great videi. Very helpful!
Spreading out the varieties and planting with herbs and flowers helps spread pollinators and deter bad bugs as they find it harder to wipe out a crop if inter planted. Good idea! My Pinetree seeds did fine so best of luck with those. Spread out those variety videos as you are planting to avoid just one giant long list video and to document more of your planting for yourself and your videos. How will you construct your beds?
Brilliant video, and well thought out garden! If you're looking for other examples/videos of what works, and what doesn't work, you might check out Mossy Bottom (I know, what a name!!)- another homestead channel on RUclips. His homestead is in Ireland, but he gives a great tutorial on starting from scratch etc. Best of luck with it, can't wait to see more!!
Thanks for the tip! I will certainly check it out!
Plant more cucumbers, I don't think you have enough!
Water. How are you going to get water to the plants. Tomatoes ground water others can be sprayed. Compost? Soil
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thanks for the comment! there is a spigot for water already run out to where we will put the garden so fortunately that is in place. we will need to bring in additional compost/soil because our soil is mostly sand, but we can’t do any soil testing right now due to the snow-pack so that will have to wait until spring.