Hi we just started our first raised bed a few months back. Im losing all sorts of plants and vegetables to bugs and all differnt sorts. Do you pray for pests or just do natural remedies. Thank you for your time. Very big fan for years
Dear Family Dad, Thanks again for an informative, practical program on raised beds. It was good to hear the reasons for raised beds, and I was very interested to hear with what soil mixture you fill the raised beds. All very interesting and convincing. I now look forward to progress reports and, of course, to learn about your harvest. Sincerely, Larry Clarence Lewis, London, Ontario, Canada.
THE WHOLE BOTTOM FELL OUT.... Todd you just discovered a new secret feature of the John Deere. Floating deck that coordinates with the dumper. They get better while falling apart !
why not fill the bottom with junk wood, leaves ect? thats what i did which i seen on another channel. other than that i did my beds pretty similar to yours. surrounded by wood chips. i have deerts coming and eating things and voles also. one of the two bites my stems off and leaves it. i topped off with aged wood chips after the plants were big enough.
Wow, That raised bed looks great ! I know your soil has everything it probably needs, but have you ever tried adding matchsticks to the peppers ? I stick 8-10 around each plant for the sulfur, I was always told that peppers love it ? Thumbs up.
We compost wood chips, and that seems to keep the soil loose, so we don't need peat moss. Sand does keep the soil looser, and allows water to soak in faster. Since you have wood chips around the raised beds, what you could do once it composts down a bit more, is shovel it into the nearest raised bed.
Lol, both videos were shot the same day so same shirt:) ford 4000 is not going well, rod knock got worse and it is completely down for a rebuild or trade in at this point
@@SSLFamilyDad I Called Steiner Tractor for you 1-888-966-5682 they are at 1660 S. M-13 Lennon, MI 48449. Didn't know if you have 3 or 4 cly in the 4000. Standard size rod bearings and oil pan gasket for about $40 in stock for either engine. They sell shop manuals too. Lots of farmers do an in frame rebuild on their tractors.
You kinda missed an opportunity to employ hugelkulture to help fill this bed. For someone like me who doesn't have access to a tractor and unlimited topsoil, it's a lifesaver. So far I've been able to fill two deep raised beds with what I had on hand without having to purchase any additional topsoil. All I needed to buy was one bale of peat moss and one bale of straw for mulch.
Not a big fan of that method especially in a 11" deep bed. Digging out potatoes and other root crops in a bed filled with sticks is no fun. Also, I have the compost so I don't need to wait for wood to break down underground.
Coronavirus is infecting so many please consider to turn to Jesus people he died for your sins, turn away from your sins. Confess your sins to God obey Jesus teachings, believe in him for eternal life or be judged by God. Ask God to keep you safe live for God now during these times, God bless the doctors and staff on the front lines during this time and God bless you all during this time. I do love you all but I promise that Jesus loves you all more than any of us can understand. Please turn to Jesus while there is still time.
Appreciate you adding the Bible verse at the end - keeps things in perspective, brother.
I did this sort of thing by shovel and wheelbarrow with 5 raised beds of this size. Lots of work but so rewarding!
Hi we just started our first raised bed a few months back. Im losing all sorts of plants and vegetables to bugs and all differnt sorts. Do you pray for pests or just do natural remedies. Thank you for your time. Very big fan for years
Awesome Love your short video, SSL FamilyDad
Dear Family Dad, Thanks again for an informative, practical program on raised beds. It was good to hear the reasons for raised beds, and I was very interested to hear with what soil mixture you fill the raised beds. All very interesting and convincing. I now look forward to progress reports and, of course, to learn about your harvest. Sincerely, Larry Clarence Lewis, London, Ontario, Canada.
Hard ball of compost or road apple?
Just discovered this excellent channel and just subscribed. Thank you so much for great inspiration, SSLFamilyDad.
That burned finish looks legit.
when's the haying video's coming?
THE WHOLE BOTTOM FELL OUT.... Todd you just discovered a new secret feature of the John Deere.
Floating deck that coordinates with the dumper.
They get better while falling apart !
If you didnt have bad luck you wouldnt have any luck at all
why not fill the bottom with junk wood, leaves ect? thats what i did which i seen on another channel. other than that i did my beds pretty similar to yours. surrounded by wood chips. i have deerts coming and eating things and voles also. one of the two bites my stems off and leaves it. i topped off with aged wood chips after the plants were big enough.
I start my raised beds with a couple of inches straw on the bottom. Mine are also approximately 12 inches high.
What mulch do you use in your raise bed? Are wood chips good?
Wow, That raised bed looks great ! I know your soil has everything it probably needs, but have you ever tried adding matchsticks to the peppers ? I stick 8-10 around each plant for the sulfur, I was always told that peppers love it ? Thumbs up.
We compost wood chips, and that seems to keep the soil loose, so we don't need peat moss. Sand does keep the soil looser, and allows water to soak in faster.
Since you have wood chips around the raised beds, what you could do once it composts down a bit more, is shovel it into the nearest raised bed.
I put a lot of miles on a 5 wheeler growing up
Good Luck
I have always had good luck with California Wonder green peppers but have never been successful with any of my favorite, red bell peppers.
Wow your pepper look bigger then mine and mine have been in our raised bed for over 2 weeks. How many weeks ago did you plant the seeds?
Nice looking raised bed. Great job building it. Greetings from Wisconsin. Karen
Video was a good 1 we do the same here .. Wish there was a way to send you a Pic. here of our garden .. Thank You..
I want my No World Mason Damage StepDaddy.
Is the tractor running ok? I know you had some concerns about it the other day
How is the 4000 running? You keep wearing that Mackinac shirt and reminding me of the fudge they make up there on the island. Good stuff.
Lol, both videos were shot the same day so same shirt:) ford 4000 is not going well, rod knock got worse and it is completely down for a rebuild or trade in at this point
@@SSLFamilyDad I Called Steiner Tractor for you 1-888-966-5682 they are at 1660 S. M-13 Lennon, MI 48449. Didn't know if you have 3 or 4 cly in the 4000. Standard size rod bearings and oil pan gasket for about $40 in stock for either engine. They sell shop manuals too. Lots of farmers do an in frame rebuild on their tractors.
You kinda missed an opportunity to employ hugelkulture to help fill this bed. For someone like me who doesn't have access to a tractor and unlimited topsoil, it's a lifesaver. So far I've been able to fill two deep raised beds with what I had on hand without having to purchase any additional topsoil. All I needed to buy was one bale of peat moss and one bale of straw for mulch.
Not a big fan of that method especially in a 11" deep bed. Digging out potatoes and other root crops in a bed filled with sticks is no fun. Also, I have the compost so I don't need to wait for wood to break down underground.
@@SSLFamilyDad You're right. Different situation, different technique. My beds are about 20" deep.
Coronavirus is infecting so many please consider to turn to Jesus people he died for your sins, turn away from your sins. Confess your sins to God obey Jesus teachings, believe in him for eternal life or be judged by God. Ask God to keep you safe live for God now during these times, God bless the doctors and staff on the front lines during this time and God bless you all during this time. I do love you all but I promise that Jesus loves you all more than any of us can understand. Please turn to Jesus while there is still time.
Could do with without the fairytale nonsense at the end of the video.