MASSIVE SOIL DELIVERY! Homestead Update Ep. 10

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  • Опубліковано 30 лис 2024

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  • @epichomesteading
    @epichomesteading  4 роки тому +19

    Let me know what quick topics you'd like me to cover here on the channel!

    • @nathanielarch8783
      @nathanielarch8783 4 роки тому +5

      Cats and chickens!!!

    • @juliepizzolato1911
      @juliepizzolato1911 4 роки тому +2

      Winter sowing:)

    • @JK-eu1du
      @JK-eu1du 4 роки тому +20

      Do EXACTLY what you're currently doing. This slice of life stuff is a fantastic compliment to your more targeted advice/tips on the main channel. Far too often, the infrastructure/background of a successful garden is either taken for granted or ignored by gardeners on UA-cam, so getting to see the process that you're going through to get everything up to your standards and even your dreams for the place is just, great stuff man. Cheers

    • @jamiesmedley3304
      @jamiesmedley3304 4 роки тому +2

      A video on your system for growing herbs and microgreens for restaurants and market

    • @inbloom2006
      @inbloom2006 4 роки тому +4

      I can't wait to see your glasshouse/greenhouse dream unfold! I really like the style you've been going with, it's nice to see the perfect finished product but it's a lot more encouraging to see every step of the way and how you adapt when things go wrong - it makes my own garden goals seem way more obtainable to see you putting the work in!

  • @geelee1977
    @geelee1977 3 роки тому +1

    To a true farmer, RAIN is heaven showering gold 🌈

  • @theshoemeister2582
    @theshoemeister2582 4 роки тому +76

    It would be cool to see a time-lapse of the property over time.

  • @jamtea388
    @jamtea388 4 роки тому +31

    I'd like to hear about how much food you grow vs how much you end up having to purchase. It would be cool to include it in the blogs so we can hear about how it goes down over time.
    I'd also like to hear about how you manage the container gardening in such an arid area of land.

    • @epichomesteading
      @epichomesteading  4 роки тому +14

      I will definitely do this as food production scales up!

  • @GCaF
    @GCaF 4 роки тому +2

    I can't wait to see the shed moved back to where it was supposed to (now that the tree is gone) - and I would also love a top to-scale view of all the property when you design places for stuff, maybe coupled with some vertical drone views... I'm big on seeing the big picture rather than just a corner as the first person view can show. Love what you're doing with the place Kevin!

  • @wendybeach1036
    @wendybeach1036 4 роки тому +4

    I love it when gardeners I know follow go and do tours of other gardens near them. That is always nice to watch.

  • @myheartisinthemountains2660
    @myheartisinthemountains2660 4 роки тому +11

    I catch water from my shed roof in buckets too. 😉 Homestead is looking great Kevin!! Love the excitement in your voice. Doing all of those things is hard work but so rewarding.

  • @matthysloedolff
    @matthysloedolff 4 роки тому +3

    Woah! So much has happened. Looks good 👍 I'm excited to see what you'll do about the rainwater catchment.

  • @The_True_
    @The_True_ 4 роки тому +3

    It's awesome how things are coming together for your homestead! The gutters hit home though, being from central valley Cali. Barely think about them until that rare rain comes, then all the problems show themselves while I'm acting like "what is this water from the sky business, no way man!" Lol. Great job Kevin, keep on growin' and showin'. 🌱

  • @kellymartin2820
    @kellymartin2820 Рік тому

    When I was a kid on the farm., I would wake up to the sound of rain and I would jump up and run outside. id take every bucket I could find and lay them out . Then I would syphon the rain barrels that collected the gutter water and have it flowing into the well. then id grab the buckets which were often full and pour them in then I'd make sure that there was nothing left to do and I'd go in and dry off. good times.

  • @vickyfarquhar3476
    @vickyfarquhar3476 4 роки тому +1

    Those makeshift rain water collections become addictive, especially if one has experienced drought... Just a reminder to always leave a stick or something like that as an escape route so that any little creatures (even birds) don't get trapped in the water containers

  • @didi85515
    @didi85515 4 роки тому +19

    You scaled up quickly! It looks great. I love the layout

  • @cristamanwell3416
    @cristamanwell3416 3 роки тому

    Love to see someone with similar excitement for home improvement and gardening

  • @thndrgrrrl
    @thndrgrrrl 4 роки тому

    I dont think I ever saw the awning, but it really looks great cleaned up and re-stuccoed. I love the raised beds so much! Your excitement over straw and dirt deliveries was adorable, I smiled through the entire video.

  • @KatarinaClaire
    @KatarinaClaire 4 роки тому +1

    It's incredible to see the amount of renovations and changes you're undertaking Kevin! Love seeing the improvements to your home and gardening set-up - keep up the amazing work!!!!

  • @len10ten
    @len10ten 4 роки тому +3

    You amaze me! I love watching your designs and dream come true. Great motivation for me!

  • @boothgoodies6348
    @boothgoodies6348 4 роки тому +8

    Look at all that sunshine without that pepper tree!!! We removed a tree last April and it has become an amazing area for my fall garden.

  • @3rdeyeopen802
    @3rdeyeopen802 4 роки тому +1

    It's really coming together! Looks great! 👍

  • @laurafedora5385
    @laurafedora5385 4 роки тому

    I love how excited you get for straw mulch

  • @Ston3808
    @Ston3808 4 роки тому

    Been following EPIC gardening all throughout my first year of growing! I'm actually sitting on 1/3 an acre of clayish/sand soil similar to you! So, this is absolutely the perfect video series fo me!! Thank you for being a guide and mentor!

  • @bradmaas6875
    @bradmaas6875 4 роки тому +1

    Looking good. I had 1 piece aluminum gutters installed. I then removed one downspout and used abs for my downspout to fill IBC totes for my water storage. I have 4 @ 330 gallons each. It's easily expandable and with a short fence doesn't look god awful.

  • @jamtea388
    @jamtea388 4 роки тому +4

    Isn't it wonderful when it finally rains after a long dry time? It's one of my favourite experiences.
    Up North of Seattle and we had our first frost yesterday. I live in a temperate microclimate so not a surprise it didn't come sooner.

    • @epichomesteading
      @epichomesteading  4 роки тому +2

      Feels SO good!!!! Stay warm up there.

    • @omfug7148
      @omfug7148 4 роки тому +1

      I live south of Seattle and so far, I am amazed at how mild the winter is, but I expect heavy snowfall this spring, LOL. We have such dry summers, I need a rain water collection system myself, so much rain in the winter and not enough in the summer.

    • @rachael11
      @rachael11 4 роки тому

      I'm in eastern washington now, not sure rain collection would even be worth it here. We also have irrigation during the summer.

  • @ttsang11
    @ttsang11 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I've been learning so much from you! Would love to see more of your plans on rainwater collection!

  • @segamble1679
    @segamble1679 4 роки тому +4

    Watching this from frozen Canada with great envy. So wish I could do epic yard work in the winter.

    • @epichomesteading
      @epichomesteading  4 роки тому

      :P

    • @korriegoodrich
      @korriegoodrich 4 роки тому +1

      I live in northern Utah so I feel you. We don’t have snow yet but it freezes every night so I can’t grow anything outside 😒

  • @haventli
    @haventli 4 роки тому

    You seem excited and happy in this video. It's nice to see the enthusiasm. Do whatever it is that keeps you happy and I'll keep watching.

  • @plantsoverpills1643
    @plantsoverpills1643 4 роки тому

    You’ve been one busy guy!! Looks like you’re on track to some awesome improvements. Way to score on all that mulch!! We did the same when we moved in 2019. 4 big truckloads of downed tree mulch fell into our laps! Keep up the good work. Your dreams will come true.
    All those positive vibes👍🏻😉

  • @miningmonkey760
    @miningmonkey760 4 роки тому

    Wow, alot of work Kevin. Definitely between you and brijette at san Diego seed co you guys have inspired me to get into gardening. Quick story, I have sold dresser that was destroyed in a massive windstorm up here in the mojave desert, it was sitting there for about 2-3 years, the frame was still intact and compartmentalized, I kept staring at it today and thought. Hey I can create a raised garden with it! 1 hour later, I had stripped off the doors,nailed the frame together because eof the damage from wind. Then filled it up with logs and fall leaves then compost on top,man it was a beautiful thing. I was going to video it and put on you tube because I thought I was the first one to do this, NOT! apparently others have done this already. Oh well, it's a great idea and something once destroyed got repurposed ,thanks again for what you do!!

  • @ryanissa3353
    @ryanissa3353 4 роки тому +7

    Im at school right now but I will watch this as soon as I get home 😂 i cant miss an epic homestead update

  • @lwjenson
    @lwjenson 4 роки тому +1

    I am so excited to hear your review of the subpod! I have one but am waiting for spring here in zone 7 to set it up. (I haven't composted of any kind before and this seemed like a straight forward system.)

  • @drummerdude48
    @drummerdude48 4 роки тому

    Kevin you've come so far man! Been watching your videos for a long time and I'm so happy for you that you now have the space to do so much. I live in growing zone 3b so I have a pretty short outdoor season and its always a delight to see what you are up to. Keep up the great work!

  • @lexica510
    @lexica510 4 роки тому

    Ah, the joys of homeownership, I say smugly from the comfort of my apartment where I only have a 4x6' patch to garden in. Oh wait…
    Seriously, it's great to get to see how the Epic Homestead is developing! I'd love to see an episode about the in-bed worm bin - I don't think I've seen one of those before. 🪱❤️

  • @miguelitogiroux7023
    @miguelitogiroux7023 4 роки тому

    Lots going on there, Kevin! Right on. You probably have those moments of "Whoa! Am I crazy to do all of this?" Keep at it. It'll be wonderful to see it all come together.

  • @catherineliu06
    @catherineliu06 4 роки тому +1

    This video was perfect. So much progress over time

  • @karenmason1731
    @karenmason1731 4 роки тому +2

    So much fun to watch your progress. All looking great!

  • @shopbalihi4511
    @shopbalihi4511 4 роки тому +3

    Glad to see the dragon fruit mask made it to you. Looks great on you!

  • @HydroHavenGrow
    @HydroHavenGrow 4 роки тому

    BAM! Epic progress. Very exciting. Cultivated.

  • @happyellf
    @happyellf 4 роки тому +9

    Suboptimal water collection is better than none at all. Plants don't mind a little compost/garbage goop in their water 😂

  • @gwendolynjezchen9229
    @gwendolynjezchen9229 4 роки тому +18

    I love that dragon fruit mask.

    • @shopbalihi4511
      @shopbalihi4511 4 роки тому +1

      Thanks! When we saw the dragon fruit fabric, we knew we had to send one to him!

    • @shopbalihi4511
      @shopbalihi4511 4 роки тому +2

      You can buy one here on our Etsy shop if you'd like one too: www.etsy.com/shop/shopbalihi

  • @katiew8511
    @katiew8511 4 роки тому

    Looking forward to more of your construction projects. It is so fun to watch the development.

  • @korriegoodrich
    @korriegoodrich 4 роки тому

    I love chickens! We have 50 in our backyard in a coop we made ourselves. Yesterday we put Christmas lights up for them to keep their egg cycle normal since we live in northern Utah and their production revolves around light

  • @heavymetalbassist5
    @heavymetalbassist5 4 роки тому +1

    I wish I was west coast so I could just do it but, you can use high quality silicone to fix that gap in your gutter. for a dowspout I suggest using a flexible 3inch hose so you can move it between water storage vessels.

    • @epichomesteading
      @epichomesteading  4 роки тому

      I'll be fixing up the gutter w/ a fatty steel or aluminum one!

  • @j.reneewhite915
    @j.reneewhite915 4 роки тому

    The worm composting in - bed bin is cool but it takes up way too much space. I built worm towers for my raised beds out of 4 inch black PVC and it's been working like a charm. I raise red wigglers so I'm confident that I'm feeding the worms what they love to eat. Because the towers are in the center of the beds it's convenient. I either chop and drop for soil mulch or I shove it in the worm tower to improve soil fertility.

  • @Lynda5876
    @Lynda5876 4 роки тому +1

    Hi Kevin! I live in western Oregon. Heading to San Diego Monday to see my grandkids. I would prefer SUN when I arrive thank you very much. 😂. I love your channel. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

  • @debihediger4760
    @debihediger4760 4 роки тому

    Wow..you’re really getting your new property looking great with all your raised beds! Good for you!

  • @elainefm4771
    @elainefm4771 4 роки тому +1

    This is awesome! So happy for you and really looking forward to seeing your new home's progression!

  • @mymountainlife0707
    @mymountainlife0707 4 роки тому +1

    When I see all that soil and the great plot of bare ground, I get so excited about how that homestead is gonna look in the future

  • @creativefreedomcomics5540
    @creativefreedomcomics5540 4 роки тому

    Cant wait for some videos on the eventual greenhouse! I just got mine up in the fall and have tried to get a winter crop, trying daikon, carrot and spinach. Theres a little heater, and I've got my compost inside to put off enough heat to not freeze up in 5b

  • @lovenotes5299
    @lovenotes5299 4 роки тому

    I use garbage cans, totes, 5 gallon buckets and everything to collect rain water for my garden

  • @ivygailmcc
    @ivygailmcc 4 роки тому

    Great job with moving forward. This is so exciting.

  • @maknyc1539
    @maknyc1539 4 роки тому +6

    Orpington chickens are friendly and so are Black austalorp chickens they are good chicken breeds for eggs too.

    • @korriegoodrich
      @korriegoodrich 4 роки тому +1

      I have those chickens too! I named them Brianna and Raven. We have a lot of chickens so they’re just named by breed lol

    • @epichomesteading
      @epichomesteading  4 роки тому +1

      Appreciate this!

    • @geelee1977
      @geelee1977 3 роки тому

      I had a gold orpington that would greet me everyday. Also, kept snakes at bay. Tiny dinosaurs😂

  • @kelsie7109
    @kelsie7109 4 роки тому +7

    What exactly is the plan with the property? I know you've talked about having a possible market garden and a few other ideas. You should draw out the plan to give us a better idea. And how you will transform the soil.

  • @michaelmarchione3408
    @michaelmarchione3408 4 роки тому

    WE have always collected rainwater for our gardens its free. Never needed to use the well. This year we had a shortage of rain so collecting was a really big deal.

  • @williamreeder3660
    @williamreeder3660 4 роки тому

    Great video ... great to see you making that place yours

  • @barbebrown7753
    @barbebrown7753 4 роки тому +2

    Absolutely phenomenal!! Lots of progress!!

  • @leenonelofi5460
    @leenonelofi5460 4 роки тому

    I’m excited for you, what a wonderful journey you have embarked upon

  • @TheAsadJK
    @TheAsadJK 4 роки тому +4

    Looks great! Lots of progress this episode!

  • @AgrojardinEnCasa
    @AgrojardinEnCasa 4 роки тому

    Kevin , me gusta el progreso de tu proyecto. gracias por compartir.

  • @yvonnevansickle53
    @yvonnevansickle53 4 роки тому

    Wow, you've been busy! Looking good. 👍

  • @anthonyshea5946
    @anthonyshea5946 4 роки тому +2

    Love the progression!! Really interested in the rain water collection. Living in northern Oregon, summers are dry but wanting to do collection myself for the dry spells without eye sore retainers. Thank you for all you do!

  • @ashleyladan
    @ashleyladan 4 роки тому +2

    Great job 👍 it's amazing to see your passion and love for what you do. A true inspiration!🧡

  • @iwanttobelieve5970
    @iwanttobelieve5970 4 роки тому +1

    Looks amazing. 🎉🎉

  • @aaronmartinez9431
    @aaronmartinez9431 4 роки тому

    Yoyr welcome to co.e to Texas
    We had A LOT. OF RAIN!!!

  • @fiendeng
    @fiendeng 4 роки тому +1

    Sick garden! I want to hear more on adding flowers 😁✌️

  • @COLDPLAY5MUSIC564
    @COLDPLAY5MUSIC564 4 роки тому

    Crazy how much its changed! Love it

  • @juliepizzolato1911
    @juliepizzolato1911 4 роки тому +2

    All entirely beautifully epic!!! 👍💚🌿🌻

  • @deborahfromdcspetersoncity9213
    @deborahfromdcspetersoncity9213 4 роки тому

    Your garden is looking really great and your veggies and such look really good but those beets are awesome. That was some really nice looking soil that was delivered to your home 🏡

    • @epichomesteading
      @epichomesteading  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you thank you!

    • @deborahfromdcspetersoncity9213
      @deborahfromdcspetersoncity9213 4 роки тому

      Epic Homesteading ......your welcome. I was also going to suggest that you do a video on garden pests and how to diagnose them. Such as spider mist, white flies and etc. Just a suggestion.

  • @sudhac1384
    @sudhac1384 4 роки тому +2

    Love your videos and your enthusiasm! 😃 Also, very cool 🐉 fruit mask! I was curious about what you do with all the food you grow?

  • @fab9db
    @fab9db 4 роки тому

    Love how excited you are! You've made such great progress.

  • @queenSummerKeli
    @queenSummerKeli 4 роки тому

    Looking awesome!!! The old shed being gone is really nice.

  • @ajvsnajfb484
    @ajvsnajfb484 4 роки тому

    rain water collection tips would be really neat to see. after hearing you talk about it i'm very interested.

  • @juliaf_
    @juliaf_ 3 роки тому

    Huh that's the amount of rain I'd ignore here in southern Ontario. Granted, we have the entire great lakes basin to give us a lot of rain and only have water bans when the treatment plants need repairs

  • @DomJBo
    @DomJBo 4 роки тому

    Really enjoying the development of the homestead. I recently started my own backyard garden while working from home during the pandemic and I'm about to harvest my first tomatoes. The lettuce I had planted bolted way too quickly because of the heat (Based in South Africa) but I suppose it's all part of the learning and experimenting. Keep the videos coming.
    Interested to see your solar set up as well as your rain water collection setup. I'm currently also using green wheelie bins and buckets. LOL

  • @beaukrestensen7178
    @beaukrestensen7178 4 роки тому

    Epic episode you have been busy, good work.

  • @kerstielarson12
    @kerstielarson12 4 роки тому

    I'd love to see your blueprints or any physical plans you made for the vision of how the homestead would be laid out!

  • @angiedurbin938
    @angiedurbin938 4 роки тому

    Wow!!!! Everything looks amazing! You have been really really busy!

  • @anakamhi7097
    @anakamhi7097 4 роки тому

    Cant wait to see your coup build!!! I went for a tractor but you have space for a standing one ☺️

  • @joselynepimentel9664
    @joselynepimentel9664 4 роки тому +3

    Would love to hear more about pest management for a larger scale garden like this! Do you bring in beneficial insects? Etc

  • @TheBorgCollective
    @TheBorgCollective 4 роки тому

    Looks like things are coming along man! Great to see. I'm excited for the additions and hoping you get some good fruit trees for that yard of yours.
    I just found out the house I just bought is NOT zoned to allow chickens and I'm crushed. Maybe someday that will change, we'll see.

  • @Wolf-E-Romeo
    @Wolf-E-Romeo 4 роки тому

    WOO! Good job man! Lots of hard work happening! I'm sadly done for the season in my zone (5), but I'm getting ready for next year! Working on plotting out some raised beds i want to implement, Planning the garden for my bed I currently have going. Can't wait to see more about what's happening! I really enjoy your videos! :D

  • @wandakelly2173
    @wandakelly2173 4 роки тому

    Congratulations!

  • @candacelaloca
    @candacelaloca 3 роки тому

    Looking great!! 🌱

  • @kyllfalcon
    @kyllfalcon 4 роки тому +26

    Chickens! Get some chickens, figure them out, educate us!

    • @epichomesteading
      @epichomesteading  4 роки тому +4

      Shall do :)

    • @pandorafox3944
      @pandorafox3944 4 роки тому +2

      Got chickens 3 months ago. Alot of work. Love them though. They are so smart. 🐔🐔🐔

    • @Eugenia_Farms
      @Eugenia_Farms 4 роки тому

      @@pandorafox3944 chickens are easy to keep??

    • @pandorafox3944
      @pandorafox3944 4 роки тому

      @@Eugenia_Farms As someone just starting out with chickens, it's challenging but fun for me. I've grown fond of these little feathered freaks. My answer is long but these are things I wished I'd known before they came to me:
      Well, before you get them, you really need to educate yourself on chickens, what they can and can't eat (They are omnivores so they eat plants, animals, bugs... (They can become cannibals under duress), the best bedding, coop sizes, where to build the coop, diseases... they are very smart creatures. They get bored and stressed. If they get bored, like kids and dogs, they misbehave. If they get stressed, the hens won't lay eggs. They get sad when they lose their mate or best friend. They are very sensitive to trauma.
      Will you want a rooster? There are many challenges if you do get a rooster. Don't need one for hens to lay eggs. They do it automatically. Don't recommend it if you have neighbors. They can crow like crazy. Especially young ones.
      They really have their own personalities. Different sounds mean different things. They cluck one way for egg laying and another when there is danger.
      You should research what chicken breeds are best for your area... I live in the High Desert in California so, HOT summers and very cold winters. These chickens were sprung on me so I'm learning as I go along.
      Welcome to Chickenlandia here on UA-cam is a good resource. So is @realhensofoc on Instagram. They both have ALOT of knowledge on the subject.
      Sorry so long winded but I think people should know what they are getting into. It's a commitment. It takes time and patience. Again, I've grown to love my chickens like I love my cat or dog. Wouldn't trade them for anything. It is WORK. Hope this helps. 🐔🐓😊

    • @eeveenueca
      @eeveenueca 4 роки тому

      Add some quails!!

  • @karenmccleary7616
    @karenmccleary7616 4 роки тому

    Getting it done!
    Lookin' good 👍

  • @joansmith3492
    @joansmith3492 4 роки тому

    looking good over there!

  • @Mulljackson
    @Mulljackson 3 роки тому

    its wild seeing this now, after Ive seen how much is done by this date

  • @richardwilliams3497
    @richardwilliams3497 4 роки тому +1

    Those Brazilian pepper trees are everywhere in San Diego

  • @jeffhurst4744
    @jeffhurst4744 4 роки тому

    Like your dreams. Take time to attain.

  • @EnviroNerd411
    @EnviroNerd411 4 роки тому +3

    New plantings in December. Makes me miss CA 😕

  • @animechefboi3920
    @animechefboi3920 4 роки тому

    Can't wait for the spring vids

  • @TheFragrantBunch
    @TheFragrantBunch 4 роки тому

    Please keep the vlogs coming!

  • @MsJay0913
    @MsJay0913 4 роки тому +2

    I wondered how those bags would be unloaded when I saw pallets on a dumbtruck but no forklift. But I guess it worked out! 😅
    You've been busy! Really enjoying going along on this journey with you!

  • @suekuly4723
    @suekuly4723 4 роки тому

    Looking good.

  • @daniellelady27
    @daniellelady27 2 роки тому

    So awesome!

  • @paulgamblin1860
    @paulgamblin1860 3 роки тому

    We had to have a tree removed because it was entangled in the guy wires of the power pole. It also threatened to pull down the wires to our house and our neighbor's. I got them to dump the wood chips in my back yard so I can use the mulch.

  • @baddriversofcolga
    @baddriversofcolga 4 роки тому +1

    Looks like you're getting some good stuff done! Looking forward to fruit trees!

  • @landrew3847
    @landrew3847 4 роки тому +1

    Sounds like some tasty chili you have in your yard there! Also it would be cool if you planed some fast growing easy to eat on its own plants along the fence with a sign that welcomes walker byers to take a few!

  • @evega8368
    @evega8368 3 роки тому

    Awesome!!

  • @shpuply
    @shpuply 4 роки тому

    Excellent update! Everything's looking great! I thought I saw a grind box or p-rail in your garage when you had the floor done. I'm a lifer rollerblader ,and appreciate all wheeled sports. It may be a nice addition to the channel to include some of your other hobbies while your not gardening. (If that's even possible). lol

    • @epichomesteading
      @epichomesteading  4 роки тому

      I'll def be doing some skateboarding :)

    • @shpuply
      @shpuply 4 роки тому

      @@epichomesteading That's what I was hoping to hear!

  • @drewsenthused6079
    @drewsenthused6079 4 роки тому

    Looking good!

  • @fernandoyep7168
    @fernandoyep7168 4 роки тому +1

    Are you going to make a bock choy guide? I thought you mentioned it few videos ago. I was exited cause I planted one from store bought vegies and I have seeds now, but dont know how to plant them properly