Discover the Extraordinary: Building the Ultimate Turtle Town

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Hey Friends! Welcome
In today’s video I’m sharing with you how I transformed our garden bed in our greenhouse into a fun turtle town. We recently were given two red footed tortoise from a friend that raises them. I wanted to create a fun turtle oasis for them with a built in garden for them to eat out of. I’m super excited with how this turned out I used my ‪@OnefinityCNC‬ CNC to cut out most of the pieces and finished all of the wood with TotalBoat Lust marine varnish. I also used black diamond pigments and TotalBoat epoxy in this project. I’d love to hear your thoughts on this video in the comments. We still need names for our turtles and I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below help me name our new friends.
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3/8” birch plywood
1/8” plexiglass
Bromeliads from Home Depot
Cypresswood chips from Petco
Heated seeding map from Amazon
“Turtle pool” Dish from Marshall’s
Rustoleum spray paints
Miscellaneous lettuce from Armstrong nursery
Hibiscus plants from Home Depot
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I edited this video myself (super proud) with Adobe Premiere Pro. I’ve learned everything thus far about editing via CZcams tutorials, and a little trial and error along the way.
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[@tiffskii]

Ummm wow those turtles hit the jackpot! The lettuce jungle is so functional and pretty so well thought out love it.

[@wood_brain]

Thanks friend they love the lettuce garden 🥬 🐢💚

[@jozsefizsak]

I'm quite overwhelmed. This is so beautiful, imaginative and charming. I don't know what else to say but thank you for an uplifting and inspiring interval in these troubling times.

[@wood_brain]

Ahh thank you so much friend

[@finolaharvey8905]

You are just pure goodness...if only the world was full of Lindseys... what a wonderful world this would be..thank you

[@wood_brain]

Ahhh thank you so much friend, that means the world to me

[@AngeliqueFelice]

I am SOBBING from how cute this is!!!

[@wood_brain]

Ahh thanks friend

[@fellowshipofthecraftofficial]

The walk through from the turtle's perspective? SO CUTE!

[@wood_brain]

Glad you dig it

[@SDJonnyG]

I love Turtle Town!!! 🐢🐢

[@wood_brain]

Thank you so much friend

[@lukeinthegarage]

I’d say Donatello and Rafael. That way you leave yourself open to getting two more.

[@nobadtides]

What do you think of DeWalt-Vader and Ryobi-Wan-Kanobi?

[@wood_brain]

Love them!💚🐢💚

[@nos2275]

Sustainable turtles living off the land 🐢😩

[@wood_brain]

Cool right 💚🐢💚🥗🥗🥗

[@kimpaynter]

OH MY GOSH !!!!!!! Your attention to detail and execution blows me away you are so talented. That is the cutest thing I have ever seen and those turtles look super happy I would call that slow one Eeyore have no idea for speedy your second turtle

[@wood_brain]

Ahhh thank you so much friend

[@poida46able]

Crash for the more mellow one it just crashes into the lettuce and crashes to sleep 😂🤔😃 and it looks awesome 👏 great job 👏

[@wood_brain]

Love that name crash 💚🐢💚

[@mfridmanyt]

Turtles can be escape artists! I would have higher plexiglass walls on the upstairs

[@wood_brain]

Yeah I added a few sheets of 2x4 plexi around the garden bed, I realize super quick they’re climbers, thanks for the input, they’re safe and secure now.

[@atlasphere]

Deeply enchanting 🤍🪄

[@wood_brain]

Thanks friend

[@rowenazuercher5363]

This might be my new favorite CZcams video of all time 😍

[@wood_brain]

Ahhh thank you so much friend that made my day

[@nobadtides]

This is so AMAZING!!!! Wow! This is the perfect sustainable habitat for those little turtles!!! Will you be making some Turtle Town by Wood Brain shirts??? (Please say yes!)
And... I think you should name them DeWalt-Vader and Ryobi-Wankanobi

[@wood_brain]

Your the best!!! 💚🐢💚

[@nobadtides]

@@wood_brain You make this world a beautiful place!

[@julesoyler4306]

You are amazing! Everything you do is amazing! You have this down to earth vibe, I love it and can't wait for more!

[@wood_brain]

Ahhh thanks friend

[@dashadigital]

Two lucky turtles! Turtle town turned out amazing. I love the turtle POV. Great work!!

[@wood_brain]

Thank you so much fun glad you enjoyed it

[@marnilane6124]

Your attention to detail is insane! Loved this!

[@wood_brain]

Thank you so much friend

[@bobflores]

nice adjustments mid-build. very creative.

[@wood_brain]

Thanks friend

[@amynealon9411]

Wow so cool! Such a fun project and such an amazing result! It’s like a turtle resort!

[@wood_brain]

Why thank you so much

[@katebles4559]

Really freaking cool!

[@wood_brain]

Thanks friend

[@garagemonkeysan]

Cool video. It's like a mini Jurassic Park but for turtles. Dope! Mahalo for sharing! : )

[@wood_brain]

Thanks friend, glad you dig it!!!

[@mrlynhrn33]

This is so cool!!! Love it 🙌🏽. I want turtles now 😂

[@wood_brain]

Thanks friend

[@MikeFyxdt]

There’s so much awesome in this video!

[@wood_brain]

Why thank you so much

[@dimcclung]

This makes me so happy to see the completed project! You did a great job! 👋👋👋👋

[@wood_brain]

Thank you so much friend

[@alexandraines3796]

so so so so AMAZING!!!! COME ON!!! CONGRATS. I want to be a turtle in there

[@wood_brain]

Ahhh thank you so much friend! 💚🐢💚

[@MyPurpleNailpolish]

I didn't even finish the video before subscribing! I looooove this

[@wood_brain]

Well that makes my day!!! Honored thanks for watching and subscribing

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Gosh I love you so much.

[@wood_brain]

💚🐢💚

[@holymags2495]

Fabulous!

[@wood_brain]

Thanks friend

[@yellowmuginc]

So excited how turtle town fit the little pals, it really is so cool! I love your attention to detail to their final comfort, definitely some lucky turtles! 🐢🐢💛

[@wood_brain]

Thank you so much Stu!

[@dimitriosfotopoulos3689]

Redfoots!!! You will love them. You may want to increase the wall height, or lower the soil bed. Maybe even go so far as to add something overhanging the wall at the top, when they get older & bigger. Redfoots are surprising good at climbing. I speak from experience, when my 7 year old Redfoot climbed over the 2 feet walls of his habitat.

[@wood_brain]

Yeah I added a few sheets of 2x4 plexi around the garden bed, I realize super quick they’re climbers, thanks for the input, they’re safe and secure now. Once they get older and larger I’ll let them free roam around the greenhouse

[@wood_brain]

Your right thought they are super fun… and good climbers. 💚🐢💚

[@953GO]

Amazing!! Lucky turtles!

[@wood_brain]

Thanks friend

[@whitneyregan8158]

This is by far my favorite DIY I’ve ever seen! Would you ever think about selling the plans for this? Or the parts for people to build at home? This is so unique and charming I’m just obsessed!

[@wood_brain]

Thank you so much friend, I am considering selling plans on my website that can be modified… glad you dig this video… thank you so much for watching and commenting

[@EthanCarterDesigns]

This is amazing Lindsay! I've always wanted a turtle/tortoise!

[@wood_brain]

Ahhh thanks Ethan!!

[@kellydobberstine5011]

I love it so much!💚🐢💚

[@wood_brain]

Thanks friend 💚🐢💚

[@sierrawilson257]

So rad Lindsay!!🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼Always coming up with fun ideas

[@wood_brain]

Thank you so much friend!

[@jaysteynberg]

Very cool build! I like chip and dale for their names 😊

[@wood_brain]

Thanks friend that’s cute names

[@Silent-G]

So cool!

[@wood_brain]

Thanks friend

[@tinkeringrocks]

I want to live here 😍

[@wood_brain]

Ahhh thanks friend

[@breannsteffey722]

Amazing!!!

[@wood_brain]

Thanks friend

[@julesoyler4306]

You are so talented and all around amazing! I think you should have a show....

[@wood_brain]

Ahh thank you so much friend! That means a lot

[@michellelaforest3270]

This is amazing! We have 2 rabbits and I dream of this type of set up for them🥰

[@wood_brain]

Thank you so much friend, you could totally build them something fun!

[@fellowshipofthecraftofficial]

It came out so lovely! I love the lettuce forest :)

[@wood_brain]

Thank you so much friend, the turtles love it as well

[@Lasomie]

You're so awesome

[@Lasomie]

Radish and Brussel Sprout. Sprout for short. Names. In honour of the garden home

[@wood_brain]

Thanks friend

[@Whispear69]

turtle home goalssss

[@wood_brain]

Ahhh thank you so much friend, that means a lot to me

[@DudeSawdust]

Such a cool project. Great job! I think you need to start collecting more pets and then…..hedgehog town!

[@wood_brain]

Heck yeah!!! Thanks friend

[@floralendurance]

So cutee😍😍

[@wood_brain]

Thanks friend

[@CN345456]

😍🐢🐢

[@wood_brain]

💚🐢💚

[@OnefinityCNC]

Legit awesome! Nice Job!

[@wood_brain]

Thanks friends, all made possible with the Onefinity 😉

[@shirleycarter2451]

Think your friend might be asking for some commission after seeing this, it's fabulous well done.xxx

[@wood_brain]

Ahhh thanks friend

[@traceyc130]

Love this. I love that they have their own kitchen garden. 🥰

[@wood_brain]

They love it too! 💚🐢🥗

[@TotalBoat]

We love this so much!! You did an amazing job, those turtles are now living their best lives!

[@wood_brain]

That Total Boat Lust is amazing I’ve already had to hose down the upper deck a few times and the water just beads off!!! Love me some Total Boat Lust!

[@baguettewoman1413]

looks great! There's a few things off though. First those tortoises need UVB it's essential to their health. They need one of the long tube UVB not the coil or compact ones. Glass blocks UVB so they aren't getting any. Second, tortoises do much better with a heating lamp as opposed to a heating mat. It's more natural and has better IR lengths. You want a Halogen bulb (doesn't have to be marketed towards reptiles) and a reptile lamp with a dimmer.

[@wood_brain]

I really appreciate that thank you so much I’m gonna get a light for them right away and set it up on a timer system so they get the right amount of light that you suggested I really appreciate all the helpful tips

[@rileyhogan8202]

Those clear walls need to be higher. They won’t last long, if they couldn’t climb it already. Clear walls also may make them really want to get to the other side
Other than that this is absolutely stunning!!!

[@wood_brain]

Yeah I added a few sheets of 2x4 plexi around the garden bed, I realize super quick they’re climbers, thanks for the input, they’re safe and secure now.

[@maryredaelli]

Hey Lindsay! My kids have started watching your videos and they really enjoyed this one! If you havne't settled on names yet they have some suggestions. My son Drew likes Shelly and Spotty, and my daughter Rose likes Lily and Plantalanta. Thanks for your great videos!

[@wood_brain]

OK that’s awesome. Love those names I haven’t fully settled although I do call the large one turkey and the little one chicken noodle but I’m always open for switching up their names. Thanks for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it. Give your little ones high-fives for me.

[@Andrea_Weird]

I’m so inspired!! Have you already named them? How about Toby & Tony?

[@wood_brain]

Ahhh love Toby and Tony

[@doushka8478]

Hello! It is wonderfull ! I'd like have the same !

[@wood_brain]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@madzabinga8382]

Cuuuute! You are so creative! What was your inspiration for this?

[@wood_brain]

Just wanted them to have a rad habitat

[@cherylk8781]

Amazing!

[@wood_brain]

Thanks friend