IT'S FINALLY HAPPENING | Building My Dream No Dig Vegetable Garden

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  • I'm so excited to FINALLY start a vegetable garden here at our homestead. Join me in a vlog while I prepare seedlings, build a garden pathway using limestone, plant flowers for bees and pollination, and build my dream organic no-dig vegetable garden.
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  • @shannonsteven808
    @shannonsteven808 3 роки тому

    I think you might enjoy the Pukaha garden tour, if there are still tickets avaliable. Its a self guided wairarapa tour of private gardens! There are some amazing gardens in our region. Plus it's a fundraiser for Pukaha Mt Bruce outside of Masterton. I go every year with my garden buddy Judy. There are some pretty fab plants for sale, too!

  • @stephaniebourne8243
    @stephaniebourne8243 3 роки тому +15

    Lovely to see the progress you guys have made. Glad you got your seaweed. You are so right about the Coast it is just so breath taking! By way of a caution wearing a face mask when using potting mix is advisable. Two friends of ours nearly died of Legionnaires disease through using Potting mix with no masks!

    • @CarrieRad
      @CarrieRad  3 роки тому +5

      Wow, I didn't know that. Thank you for the information.

    • @Scottygirlnz
      @Scottygirlnz 3 роки тому +6

      @@CarrieRad OMG, yes I was just about to say about the both gloves and facemask while using potting mix. It really is dangerous and people do die from Legionnaires. The warning is right there on all the bags.

    • @NZKiwi87
      @NZKiwi87 3 роки тому

      Thanks for this, I was just about to comment the same 👍

    • @MK-oc4gt
      @MK-oc4gt 3 роки тому +1

      Good advice Stephanie - was thinking the same thing.

  • @NaturallyBrittany
    @NaturallyBrittany 3 роки тому +69

    Chicken expert here! Lol Not really an expert but we’ve got 60 chickens here on our farm. :) But it’s not a chicken farm… it’s a flower farm! (We do sell eggs along with our flowers at the local farmers market)
    At any rate, it’s typically best not to mix different ages of chickens. Unless you’ve got a hen that’s gone broody and hatched her own eggs, there is a whole pecking order with chickens and you’d be best off picking three that are the same age. Hope that helps! I love to see all the wholesome, earth nourishing projects you’ve got going on. 🥰

    • @pennypearson7096
      @pennypearson7096 3 роки тому +5

      Totally agree Brittany.Suburban chicken keeper here.The pecking order can be brutal! I'm waiting for the bigger coop build lol. Chicken math is a real thing!

  • @susanhammond2724
    @susanhammond2724 3 роки тому +1

    Loving watching your house and garden makeovers.
    So much hard work. You two are doing a great job. It's all looking amazing. Woolson Is so cute. Love the way he follows you everywhere 🙂

    • @CarrieRad
      @CarrieRad  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much 💕💕

  • @larabird3305
    @larabird3305 3 роки тому +15

    These videos are the ultimate in life goals! It's the kind of lifestyle I am working for and that I want to raise my daughter to enjoy having ❤

    • @CarrieRad
      @CarrieRad  3 роки тому +2

      I hope you enjoy this video! Thanks for watching. I hope you get your dream life one day. 💕💕

  • @laurenneal8680
    @laurenneal8680 3 роки тому +11

    I need a before and after comparison! It looks amazing with the paths done!

    • @CarrieRad
      @CarrieRad  3 роки тому +2

      going to share one on instagram! Just waiting to add a few more finishing touches.

  • @eekywoose4248
    @eekywoose4248 3 роки тому

    I use command hooks, come in different weight varieties and for different rooms ie bathroom etc. I have hung up curtains rods on them as I have a metal cabin and they have been up for over a year. They are removable t you can get new sticky pads for them. I use them to hang up towels, jackets etc. If you have a $1,2,3 shop I bought an over the door hook with 6 hooks for $2 .

  • @FarmersWifeHomestead
    @FarmersWifeHomestead 3 роки тому +5

    The garden is looking Amazing! As far as chickens go you have two options, raise some chicks but they won't lay for 16 weeks or buy point of lays (16 week old pullets) which means you get eggs straight away. I have contacts in the area if you need. My kids call me Mrs Tegal as I am a crazy chicken lover. Currently have 35 hens 🤣🐔

  • @sagua14
    @sagua14 3 роки тому

    A beautiful and fun, relax video, just how I like it. Thank you very much! Keep going and live this dream life.

  • @HelenSch
    @HelenSch 3 роки тому

    Such a beautiful vegetable garden!

  • @sarahdeb7080
    @sarahdeb7080 3 роки тому

    Crazy chicken lady here 🙋🏼‍♀️ I would get 3-5 pullets (young hens) to start with. At least 3 because as you know, death happens on farms. I would start with pullets this year so you can have eggs soon and then next Spring when one of them goes broody you could get some fertile eggs or some day old chicks to put under her. Unless a hen has gone broody and raised the babies from hatching or a few days old, they have to be kept separate because most chickens will kill baby chicks if they aren’t protected by a mumma. Another thing to think about is that you’ll likely become obsessed with chickens (which is what happened to me) and “chicken math” becomes a thing 😂 You’ll go out to just get 3 more chicks and come home with 10 because what’s a few extra? And in becoming obsessed you’ll learn more about all the options and may decide you want colourful egg layers so maybe have a look into colourful layers now so that you could get a mix in your first lot. If I had my time again I would get 1 breed that is a prolific layer like an Isa Brown which is a commercially bred chicken breed (think heirloom veggies vs. commercially bred veggies) or an Australorp if you wanted to stick to all Heritage (Heirloom) breeds, both of which will lay typical light brown/cream eggs. Then for the coloured egg layers I would go a Maran (chocolate brown egg), an Araucana or Cream Legbar (blue egg), and an Olive Egger/Easter Egger (green egg) which is a cross between a chocolate and a blue layer. And if you wanted to throw in a 5th for personality, a big fluffy Orpington 😍 They are the sweetest and their chunky butts are the cutest. A Heritage chicken breeder should have all/most of these breeds so you can get them all from the same place. I don’t know what it’s like in NZ at the moment but I’m in AUS and there has been a massive influx of people getting chickens so you may not have a huge amount of choice or you may have to get babies and keep them under heat, but look at a heat plate not a heat lamp for fire safety if you go this route. I could talk chickens all day but if you want to learn about colourful egg layers, check out @thefourteenacres on Instagram and Leslie is also on UA-cam.

  • @NE55IE
    @NE55IE 3 роки тому +1

    Love watching your garden videos

  • @Capps-Hayes
    @Capps-Hayes 3 роки тому +3

    Looks bloody incredible guys, love ur videos. You should get some port wine magnolia and a few Daphne plants. The scent they throw is incredible. Gardening is life. Something I learned to love n I can't get enough of it haha

    • @CarrieRad
      @CarrieRad  3 роки тому +1

      Good call! Daphne plants smell amazing. :)

    • @jenniepearson6070
      @jenniepearson6070 2 роки тому

      Also to attract bees plant a few lavender bushes in or near your garden.The bees flock to them….I love what you are both doing.

  • @cecilecronau784
    @cecilecronau784 3 роки тому +2

    The garden looks sooo nice, love it😍 well done!

  • @Bellenickna
    @Bellenickna 3 роки тому

    You guys are just beautiful.

  • @lynnerussell1647
    @lynnerussell1647 3 роки тому +1

    Watch for frosts with your tomatos. If its going to freeze overnight (it still can this time of year in the Wairarapa) just cover them with newspaper or something.

    • @CarrieRad
      @CarrieRad  3 роки тому +2

      Good advice! Thank you. 🙌

  • @cynthiacarr2093
    @cynthiacarr2093 2 роки тому

    Looking Fabulous!😁❤

  • @meredithmonti264
    @meredithmonti264 3 роки тому +3

    You all are the best. Love this inspo for our first garden at our new home in the spring here in WA 🤗

    • @CarrieRad
      @CarrieRad  3 роки тому

      So glad i can help inspire in any way. Thank you for watching!! xx

  • @JanelleHolden
    @JanelleHolden 3 роки тому

    I absolutely love how the lime path and beds turned out! So pretty!

  • @Tr1n1tyNZ
    @Tr1n1tyNZ 3 роки тому

    Garden is looking fab, such a transformation. Well done!

  • @rachellilly9434
    @rachellilly9434 3 роки тому

    Love your videos and watching you guys on your journey! I have to chime in on the chicken debate. As everyone said you need to get the same age. I’m a fan of getting chicks. I think the bond you have with them is sweeter. Obviously means you have to wait a little while to get some eggs but worth it for me. They come up to my bedroom door every morning to greet me and follow me like I’m there momma whenever I come outside. I got mine in April (US) and one was laying at the end of June!
    Not mentioned but personal opinion…no need for a rooster. They just hurt the chickens and tend to be aggressive in general. Hens (and females in general 😂) can fend for themselves pretty well.

  • @vkhoro
    @vkhoro 3 роки тому

    So beautiful and super exciting! You guys are awesome. I love this for you! 👏

  • @msgriz56
    @msgriz56 3 роки тому

    Your garden area looks incredible!

  • @patriciaanderson4556
    @patriciaanderson4556 3 роки тому

    Making your pumpkin sheet cake with cream cheese frosting tomorrow! Can’t wait. Wonderful job on the garden 🥗

    • @CarrieRad
      @CarrieRad  3 роки тому

      Ahh!! Enjoy it. 😘😘

  • @sunnik1019
    @sunnik1019 3 роки тому

    How are you so good with the garden and even the landscaping aesthetic ideas and all?! Do you get your information and inspo from somewhere? Please do share as I LOVE your garden so far and would love to educate myself also! Well done guys, it looks beautiful! Love from straya xx

  • @emilyefford154
    @emilyefford154 3 роки тому

    Exciting things happening! It's looking great. Have you discovered Clareville nursery yet? (Great cafe next door too).

  • @geecee1288
    @geecee1288 3 роки тому

    So much to comment on, apart from getting excited that you had purchased a trailer 🤦 and then not because it was a rental.
    Not sure if it's a thing here in NZ but if you can rescue some battery farm hens that'd be amazing. Garden is going to be awesome 😊😊

    • @CarrieRad
      @CarrieRad  3 роки тому +1

      What was a rental? We still have our retro caravan we bought. :)
      We are looking into rescue chickens. 🙏

    • @geecee1288
      @geecee1288 3 роки тому +1

      @@CarrieRad the trailer 😁 there have been a few of us suggesting to Alex to buy a trailer, after the many trips with the wheelbarrow to get the dags 🤣
      Some of us kiwis are getting way too involved in 'kiwifying' you guys

  • @libraryofmarie
    @libraryofmarie 3 роки тому

    Hi Carrie! Do you have any good resources/books you could recommend for growing herbs or gardening in small spaces such as my apartment? You've inspired me to start a little herb garden and I'm so excited!

  • @Natalie-ng5wt
    @Natalie-ng5wt 3 роки тому

    Your garden is looking gorgeous ❤️

    • @CarrieRad
      @CarrieRad  3 роки тому

      Thank you!!! We are very happy with it and excited to continue adding finshing touches.

  • @lynnerussell1647
    @lynnerussell1647 3 роки тому

    Looks amazing

  • @casslarkin4567
    @casslarkin4567 3 роки тому

    Beautiful

  • @NZKiwi87
    @NZKiwi87 3 роки тому

    Do tea towels not fit folded over the handle of your oven door? That’s where 98.9% of NZ tea towels hang 😊👍

    • @CarrieRad
      @CarrieRad  3 роки тому

      There’s no handle to hang it! That’s what we do in the US too.

    • @NZKiwi87
      @NZKiwi87 3 роки тому

      @@CarrieRad ahhh that makes sense - how frustrating! 😬

  • @texasdeb23
    @texasdeb23 3 роки тому

    ❤️

  • @wendywalsh-pardey9439
    @wendywalsh-pardey9439 3 роки тому

    Did you have to wash the salt off the seaweed before you put on the beds?

  • @itsmedanny3269_.
    @itsmedanny3269_. 2 роки тому

    Keep growing always loads of love from Darjeeling (India).
    Can anyone please tell the name of the song (male voice) played at the end of the vlog. I want it please.

  • @bookally9033
    @bookally9033 3 роки тому

    You should check out the Elliot homestead channel they are great for teaching how to store and pickle food and also the epic gardener and epic homestead are amazing to watch and learn from

    • @CarrieRad
      @CarrieRad  3 роки тому +1

      I’ve seen some of their videos! So lovely and inspiring.

  • @yaminislittleworld4258
    @yaminislittleworld4258 3 роки тому

    Carrie you are an amazing and beautiful woman 👩❤

  • @AlexanderAyling
    @AlexanderAyling 3 роки тому +36

    I’m loving the vibe of your edits. Beautiful work darling :)

    • @CarrieRad
      @CarrieRad  3 роки тому +10

      You inspire me everyday. ♥️

    • @AlexanderAyling
      @AlexanderAyling 3 роки тому +7

      @@CarrieRad awww 🥰

    • @MikeM-js5ne
      @MikeM-js5ne 3 роки тому +4

      @@AlexanderAyling Hey stop flirting mate, she's married.

  • @ChristineKjaer
    @ChristineKjaer 3 роки тому +25

    Oh so inspiring to follow your journey with your garden, can´t wait to make my own garden one day 😍💚🙏

    • @CarrieRad
      @CarrieRad  3 роки тому +1

      Yay!! Thanks for following along. 🙏🙏

  • @AjsGirl70
    @AjsGirl70 3 роки тому +20

    BEAUTIFUL! Carrie have you thought about adding a small table and 2 chairs so maybe you can have coffee or brunch in the garden?

    • @CarrieRad
      @CarrieRad  3 роки тому +9

      I have :) we actually found a bistro table and chairs recently that we think we will use for that!

    • @AjsGirl70
      @AjsGirl70 3 роки тому

      @@CarrieRad fantastic!!

  • @annemacnaughtan3598
    @annemacnaughtan3598 3 роки тому +10

    Hi Carrie. I am just loving watching your journey and what you are creating. Just a question. What is the soundtrack for this video - I absolutely love it.

  • @pgriff0
    @pgriff0 3 роки тому +15

    I have 4 chickens. They're amazing and so friendly. We receive way too many eggs than what we can consume, so we're always giving them away!! They are quite low maintenance. I enjoy owning chickens. I would suggest buying pullets (teenagers) or already laying hens from a rescue, etc. The chicks will take many months to start laying (maybe 8 months?). My two newest chickens were from a local rescue and were already laying. Made the whole process so much easier. You can loose chicks from sickness, etc. It can be hard and so, so time consuming. BUT I still think raising them from chicks it worth it of course if you are patient :) I just took the easier route! Join a local "Backyard Chicken" Facebook group for advice. When one gets sick or seems off we send pictures and get input from others. Extremely helpful.

    • @pgriff0
      @pgriff0 3 роки тому +2

      PS - I love your videos, they are always uplifting and inspiring :)

    • @athomewithhannahevans5493
      @athomewithhannahevans5493 3 роки тому +1

      Yes!! Having that Facebook group is so helpful!

  • @bellanas
    @bellanas 3 роки тому +6

    Personally I wouldn't bother with chicks :-) We always get Brown Shaver Pullets. They are egg laying machines! If you like eggs and do a lot of baking they are they ones to get.

  • @fareebug8439
    @fareebug8439 3 роки тому +7

    Chickens are great, they have individual personalities and can live a long time. I so miss mine. They are great and breakfast bonuses 🍳 💕

    • @CarrieRad
      @CarrieRad  3 роки тому +1

      Can't wait for the chickees! :)

  • @briannashewfelt3336
    @briannashewfelt3336 3 роки тому +11

    I love your vlogs. they are so wholesome and full of life. Thank you Carrie for the beautiful content.

    • @CarrieRad
      @CarrieRad  3 роки тому +1

      Wow, thank you Brianna!

  • @barryscott6222
    @barryscott6222 3 роки тому +9

    Good luck with the Coriander/cilantro. I find that it almost always bolts really fast in NZ. You may want to consider planting in a cooler shaded spot to try and slow it down.

    • @paulawagstaff686
      @paulawagstaff686 3 роки тому

      Definitely

    • @sharonwebber
      @sharonwebber 3 роки тому

      Good to know - I have never had success with coriander for some reason? Will try finding a shady spot :)

  • @AmandaWeldon
    @AmandaWeldon 3 роки тому +12

    So happy to see you living your best life Carrie! I love the garden because you can always be learning and there are so many lessons we can apply from the garden to real life. Proud of you guys! Also I can't wait to see the finished chicken coup painted fresh and bright from your stories the other day!

    • @CarrieRad
      @CarrieRad  3 роки тому +3

      Ahh yay! Thanks so much for this!! I can’t wait to paint the chicken coop and to share the process with all of you. 😊 I already have the paint! Just waiting for a sunny day. 🌻🌼

    • @AmandaWeldon
      @AmandaWeldon 3 роки тому +2

      @@CarrieRad Fingers crossed the the brightest happiest yellow hah no matter what it will be gorgeous!

  • @ameliabray1428
    @ameliabray1428 3 роки тому +9

    Must admit I’m pretty invested in your progress 🤣 I really should get out in my own garden. Just so love seeing how it’s all coming along and the footage this week of your little lake with that gorgeous willow and blossoming tree…I mean, so so dreamy! Lovely update, I’m so very here for the journey ❤️

    • @CarrieRad
      @CarrieRad  3 роки тому

      Thank you for following along. Appreciate the love. Thanks for being here. 💕💕

  • @effie-Toronto
    @effie-Toronto 3 роки тому +6

    Carrie what a beautiful video with all the scenery and your garden

    • @CarrieRad
      @CarrieRad  3 роки тому

      Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. xx

  • @latenightowl5879
    @latenightowl5879 3 роки тому +1

    Well done guys. So proud of you. ❤️❤️❤️Thanks for sharing, makes me home sick.🤗

  • @taniahollis8571
    @taniahollis8571 3 роки тому +7

    You should see if there are any beekeepers locally who would like to put a hive at your place. I live in suburban Dunedin and have one in my backyard that I love

    • @CarrieRad
      @CarrieRad  3 роки тому +1

      We’ve been talking about getting a small hive ourselves in the future!

  • @naidaa101
    @naidaa101 3 роки тому +10

    I don’t even have a garden but am I gonna watch? Yes ma’am! 🥰 I honestly look forward to all these videos.

    • @CarrieRad
      @CarrieRad  3 роки тому +2

      haha there are other parts you might enjoy 🥰

    • @naidaa101
      @naidaa101 3 роки тому +2

      0:14 seconds in 😍😍😍😍 the viewww

    • @CarrieRad
      @CarrieRad  3 роки тому +1

      @@naidaa101 :) :) :)

  • @ericafaber6585
    @ericafaber6585 3 роки тому +7

    Also for us locals could you mention where you buy your home and garden goods … particularly loved last weeks bamboo broom and mop and this weeks little wooden crates 😍👌

    • @CarrieRad
      @CarrieRad  3 роки тому +3

      broom and map are from mitre10 and the little wooden crates are from the warehouse! xx

    • @francescathomas3502
      @francescathomas3502 3 роки тому

      Following on from Carries response, The Warehouse is kind of like the NZ version of Target - you can get pretty much anything at The Warehouse. LOL

  • @merci1632
    @merci1632 3 роки тому +7

    Your videos have been so therapeutic to me. I’m loving seeing all the love you guys are pouring into your home. 💜 do you mind sharing where your jumpsuit is from? I’ve got to add it to my gardening attire haha

    • @CarrieRad
      @CarrieRad  3 роки тому

      I got it a long time ago from Outerknown. :)

  • @moniquevelasco20
    @moniquevelasco20 3 роки тому +5

    Waoh! The garden looks amazing. What a difference. Can’t wait to see it all grown withe veggies. Well done. Be safe!🤗😘🌼🇻🇪

    • @CarrieRad
      @CarrieRad  3 роки тому

      Thank you!! We love how to looks!! Thanks for watching. 😊

  • @elahhale9057
    @elahhale9057 3 роки тому +3

    All the trials and let downs you went through looking for a house, were worth it. Look what you ended up with. A property that already had the bones for everything you wanted, and now you're making the bones come to life again. And what beautiful life you are giving those bones. The gardens look beautiful, all the hard work is paying off. That Virgo in you is all you need to make your dreams come true, work it to the fullest😉. Wool-son is thriving and so cute, Lanka is such a cool dog. All while working hard every day, you're managing to keep the whole family ticking along happy and healthy 👍🏼. Can't wait for chickens to slot in. Lanka and Wool-son will have some new mates to adjust to. Well done so far, you're a winning team🏆🐕🐑👫+🐔👍🏼

    • @CarrieRad
      @CarrieRad  3 роки тому +3

      Wow, this is so NICE!!! Thanks for being so supportive! It means so much and melts my heart. Appreciate you being here. xx

  • @ericafaber6585
    @ericafaber6585 3 роки тому +21

    Love love love how the veggie garden is turning out and that gorgeous cheerful colour for the chicken coop is going to be simply stunning … can’t wait to see the progress and looking forward to next weeks vlog … can’t wait.

    • @CarrieRad
      @CarrieRad  3 роки тому

      Ah wow thank you so much Erica!! Appreciate you watching! See you next week. :)

  • @angelinadomena7117
    @angelinadomena7117 3 роки тому +6

    Carrie! You are amazing, just wanted to tell you!

    • @CarrieRad
      @CarrieRad  3 роки тому +1

      🥲 thank you so much 🙏

  • @christiegraham
    @christiegraham 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you Carrie for another laid-back, soothing video. 🥰
    I always feel so grounded watching your content, it really helps melt away all the nonsensical stresses in life and really puts things into perspective.
    My husband and I bought into our 1st home in January in south-east Queensland, Australia after moving 15 hours from New South Wales (so G’day neighbour 👋🏼) so it’s nice to follow along as we also get into the swing of creating our own veggie gardens!
    Best of luck with it! I’m sure it will all look (and taste) delicious in the coming months 🌱

  • @taramay3604
    @taramay3604 3 роки тому +5

    Chuckled when Alex said he found an Abalone shell. In NZ we call it Paua

  • @francescathomas3502
    @francescathomas3502 3 роки тому +1

    Carrie, I love how you and Alex coordinate your vlogs so that you don't repeat the same events - but tell us that if they want to see what happened to go and see the other persons vlogs. I am not much of a garden person at all myself, but I do enjoy watching you and your enthusiasm for gardening. Especially because this is New Zealand - my home country, Even though I dont live there any more. Now about the vegemite. I'm guessing you dont like Vegemite or Marmite? Pretty much all Americans and people from Europe cannot stand the taste of vegemite or marmite!! They are an acquired taste. And if you were eating them as a child, as I did, and as Alex probably did when he visited his dads family, then he is OK with putting vegemite on hot buttery toast. Yummy. But I do miss eating vegemite on toast. I cannot get vegemite at all here in Canada where I now live. Something to do with yeast products not being imported across USA borders.

  • @anasegovia2349
    @anasegovia2349 3 роки тому +2

    I loved this video! Following your journey is so inspiring and gives me another thing to look forward to every week!
    I'm happy for you guys and I am in love with your love!
    Side note, my boyfriend and I are moving to Portugal in a month (we're so excited), so I'll apply a lot of your positivity and your attitude of feeling happiness about everything!
    PS: I would LOVE to have chickens too! They're awesome!

  • @Nessa___
    @Nessa___ 3 роки тому +1

    Yep welcome to New Zealand, the land of the most expensive fruit, veges and berrys !

  • @katieriddle6412
    @katieriddle6412 3 роки тому +1

    Kia ora Carrie! I am aware that there are many rescue operations which consistently are looking for homes for chickens from previously commercial farms! Thank you again for another beautiful video

  • @bellanas
    @bellanas 3 роки тому +3

    By the way, the garden looks great! Do you want to come and do ours 😁

    • @CarrieRad
      @CarrieRad  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you!! Haha I think we have too many projects on our to-do list!

  • @Scottygirlnz
    @Scottygirlnz 3 роки тому +15

    Another reason organic veges are expensive is because of the formidable laws around being certified as 'organic'. Many growers just sell their produce as 'spray free' to get around the regulations. You can't legally say your products are organic (for sale) unless you jump through many hoops. This involves not being near any area where spray is used so technically if there is aerial spraying in your area etc. Friends of mine have a blueberry farm and sell all produce at a market as spray free even though they are totally organic.
    Please also look up 'Potting Mix and Legionnaires disease'. Gloves and masks needed, its a real thing here in NZ.

    • @madeleinemarriott6605
      @madeleinemarriott6605 3 роки тому +2

      I hope they see this and start using masks and gloves.

    • @lauramalone4741
      @lauramalone4741 3 роки тому

      Just wanted to say while legionnaires disease is dangerous- as a plant nursery worker it’s only dangerous when the soil has been let to dry for months on end without movement. If it’s fresh and watered soil it shouldn’t be too dangerous:)

  • @ilsevangulik446
    @ilsevangulik446 3 роки тому +3

    After following you from pretty much the beginning of your UA-cam career i must say it almost feels like we have been growing (up) with you. With my interest with following you was for the love of make up it's funny to me how much i dig (pun intended) your UA-cam videos these days. Part of getting older i guess. Funny how things change. To wrap it up. Still love following you and love the journey that you are on.
    Love, Ilse
    (All the way from the Netherlands😊)

    • @CarrieRad
      @CarrieRad  3 роки тому +1

      Wow. This is so kind. Thanks for being here for all this time. It’s so special to hear how we’ve grown together. Appreciate you more than you know. 🌻

  • @courtneygooris
    @courtneygooris 3 роки тому +2

    I absolutely love seeing you guys work on your little homestead!! I can tell how happy it is making you and that just warms my heart. Thanks for sharing this journey with us Carrie :)

  • @gelipi
    @gelipi 3 роки тому +1

    I love it, I love all these new video's of you and Alex's !!! ( perhaps leave your rings in the house so you do not scratch them when gardening :D )

  • @missownz
    @missownz 3 роки тому

    At 10:27, "Last two hours whacking away"? lmao. Gotta appreciate the humour. Welcome to Aotearoa :D

  • @carolbarkerpalladino2857
    @carolbarkerpalladino2857 2 роки тому

    Hi Carrie, Who is the singer that you play when you are gardening. I love her songs and voice. PLEASE let me know. Love Love Love your channel. Thanks for all the tips you have seriously influenced my day to day life. Love you, Carol

  • @jadegypsyrose
    @jadegypsyrose 3 роки тому +2

    Your content is so grounding. Whenever I finish your videos it always puts things into perspective to me. With other UA-camrs sometimes I watch their videos and afterwards feel the need to go shopping, style my house a certain way, exercise more, etc. but I never feel that way with you and your husband! You are both such genuine, good people and you make me want to give back to the community and earth, get out into nature, cook nutritious food, and spend time with loved ones and animals. I adored your camper videos and now, the farm is such a dream and I’m just so grateful that you guys share this all with us! I think I’ll work in my yard today too :)

    • @CarrieRad
      @CarrieRad  3 роки тому +1

      This comment means so much to me. I truly try my very best to be mindful of how I make my viewers feel. What we consume as people matters and if someone of going to spend 30 minutes of their day with me I want to make sure it’s worth it and adds value. Thank you for this comment, and thanks for being here. ♥️

  • @nessierey6721
    @nessierey6721 2 роки тому

    I‘m with a lot of people who‘ve come before me saying they would advise getting chickens from the same age and go with already laying ones. I would personally go with three or four for the social dynamic. Love your videos Carrie!!! Been a fan for years! But I love seeing you live your best life in NZ and it is very inspiring. Much love from Switzerland 🇨🇭 🏔 🥰

  • @chelseaturner8793
    @chelseaturner8793 3 роки тому

    Chicks are adorable but if you want eggs ASAP get laying hens! Two is great to start. Perfect
    Amount of eggs for two people. Do not mix chicks with full grown hens. They need to be separated until 5 ish months (grown).

  • @2aeng
    @2aeng 3 роки тому

    You could check out Rachael Talbot's UA-cam channel. She & her husband with 2 kids have moved to the countryside in th US and started a farm from scratch. They have veggies, herbs, chickens, dogs, goats & what not.

  • @kellymcleod1965
    @kellymcleod1965 3 роки тому +1

    Garden videos are my absolute fav! So looking forward to watching this space evolve! We are in Marlborough just over the cook straight so will be cool to get ideas and see how it all goes. I am a very new but keen gardener so love any opportunity to learn 🌸 thank you for your wonderful videos 💜

  • @willowgirl2635
    @willowgirl2635 2 роки тому

    I was stressing out about you losing your beautiful ring in the dirt…eeek…love your patch of New Zealand. I have around 50 chooks and ducks of all sizes, you will love them.

  • @debbykearney2801
    @debbykearney2801 3 роки тому

    I also have no dig beds. The woodchip mulch is not good for vegie garden. Pea straw is the best. I don't know what you can get in NZ but we also use sugarcane mulch. You might need to protect your seedlings with covers until they establish. Upside down drink bottles work when you cut the bottom off. Great to see your progress. Agree with your shopping video Hokey Pokey ice cream is the best!

  • @athomewithhannahevans5493
    @athomewithhannahevans5493 3 роки тому

    Chicken Gal here!! I would either do all chicks or get all already laying hens unless you have a broody hen it is unlikely she will raise them. They are an easy fun hobby animal but there is A LOT to learn about them. I would also recommend fully sanitizing that coop before bringing any chickens home. Having your flock of chickens die to diseases that may have been in that coop would be so sad. Also, having chicks is a lot of work in the beginning but so worth it bc they will love their people and come running to you. And they will be laying before you know it...it’s also so fun picking out which breeds you want if you have a local enough breeder 😊

  • @melanielit9115
    @melanielit9115 3 роки тому

    Oh wow your garden is deliciously beautiful 😍 I don’t have green fingers but am inspired. And even better with the beautiful landscape in the background.

  • @douglasferris751
    @douglasferris751 2 роки тому

    Welcome home Bro. and Kia Ora to Carrie. Clearly, you're enjoying and Love God's Country !!:)

  • @jennyjohnson9012
    @jennyjohnson9012 3 роки тому

    We are running a chicken farm and rescue unwanted cockerels too. We also have ducks, geese and peacocks. We used to sell our eggs at the bottom of the lane with an honesty box, but when Covid struck we stopped. The garden is taking shape nicely Carrie and cant wait for it to start blooming.

  • @hannahm7010
    @hannahm7010 3 роки тому +1

    I really love your home and garden it seems like such a dream! I'm so looking forward to cooking videos when you can cook with what you grew 😍

  • @melanielambert5818
    @melanielambert5818 3 роки тому

    The climate/weather here seems very similar to Appalachia! I’m from Boone NC and this video feels like home 😌

  • @sharynw6640
    @sharynw6640 3 роки тому +1

    Wow your vegge garden is coming along beautifully Carrie. Love it.

  • @ceramicnurse
    @ceramicnurse 3 роки тому +1

    So flipping interesting and festive! Watching every detail of your veggie garden. 👁👁 Learning heaps. Can’t wait to start my own! 🥳

  • @Tom_McMurtry
    @Tom_McMurtry 3 роки тому +1

    I saw an awesome flowering native kākābeak in one of your other videos! The flower is named after the beak of one of our native parrots - the curious and playful kākā! Different from the kea, although closely related to that and the ever rare ground dwelling, old growing and nocturnal kākāpō. Pō being te reo māori for night. Hey and Alex asked for native plants to grow in your garden/area in another video. Check out for the wairarapa via a direct google the: Wellington regional native plant guide. It comes in a governmental link that sends you to a pdf. Of course things like the glorious november flowering native harakeke would be good for next to your pond and stream for you, the birds and the water quality! I will post the link in a separate comment below as youtube often bans external links, so just search it up yourself. Cheers for spreading so much happiness (or the challenge of life and the connection we feel with that), beauty and meaning with your videos! Hebe's/veronicas are also fantastic flowering garden natives as another tangent. And check out the kamahi tree and it's flowers!
    Also for forecasts do check the metservice instead of international weather sites as they tend to be more accurate, although yes with rain forecasts we do often get sun regardless :p
    Those birds were a tui!

  • @kylieeats1639
    @kylieeats1639 3 роки тому +1

    Loving the Woolsen updates!!!

  • @HeyItsMaori
    @HeyItsMaori Рік тому

    The garden is beautiful. Can’t wait to see everything grow!

  • @lisapatterson1191
    @lisapatterson1191 3 роки тому +1

    Wow! What a fantastic garden transformation. You are both doing an amazing job. Loving your videos 💚

  • @JessicaChambers93
    @JessicaChambers93 2 роки тому

    Hi!! Do you ever worry about Lanka eating mushrooms? Do mushrooms grow in your grass there???

  • @robertab.7520
    @robertab.7520 3 роки тому +3

    I'm loving the New Zealand videos so much ❤️❤️

    • @CarrieRad
      @CarrieRad  3 роки тому

      Ahh yay! Thank you Roberta!

  • @joannewinter7879
    @joannewinter7879 3 роки тому +3

    Morning Carrie. Love hearing all your plans .😘🙏

    • @CarrieRad
      @CarrieRad  3 роки тому

      Morning Joanne! Thank you for watching. :)

  • @Paris45627
    @Paris45627 2 роки тому

    I love your weeping widow tree sitting on your private beach wen ever you see these tree it means it’s sitting on water aotearoa Nz has gods signature on that land only on a loan to you an all the kiwis you are all tenants enjoy god bless you an your husband

  • @dressjess
    @dressjess 3 роки тому

    I've never heard of a no dig garden until I heard you mention it. I'm really curious to see how it goes!

  • @selinanguyentv5125
    @selinanguyentv5125 3 роки тому +1

    thích khu vườn quá ạ

  • @annmcnamara8
    @annmcnamara8 2 роки тому

    Carrie my Dad always went to the beach for Seaweed for his garden in the West coast of Ireland. He was a great gardener

  • @TraceyPoland
    @TraceyPoland 3 роки тому +1

    You guys are harden ninjas… so much fine so quickly… it looks amazing! 😍 I love watching your journey! 💕

  • @thealexismcbean
    @thealexismcbean 3 роки тому +2

    Ugh Carrie this garden 😍😍 also you look so at peace and this is a LOT of work! I can tell you’re living your absolute best life here!

    • @CarrieRad
      @CarrieRad  3 роки тому +1

      It's a lot of work but all so worth it!! Thank you so much for watching! xx

  • @ajdesigns6979
    @ajdesigns6979 3 роки тому

    I'm waiting for you put a hammock up amongst this beauty i can see it coming :)