This is GOING to Make It EASY! Building a 1200 Sq ft WEED FREE Raised Bed Garden

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  • This is GOING to Make It EASY! Building a 1200 Sq ft WEED FREE Raised Bed Garden
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  • @answatkins4677
    @answatkins4677 Před 12 dny +5

    Your wildlife family will have a feast in those gardens.

  • @CCRider5312
    @CCRider5312 Před 13 dny +91

    You guys better put electric fences around those beds or deer 🦌 moose, bear and other critters will help themselves to your vegetables 😉

    • @evalinawarne1337
      @evalinawarne1337 Před 13 dny +4

      Good morning C.C.Rider. Grand to see you. Praying with you my friend.

    • @LumnahAcres
      @LumnahAcres  Před 13 dny +33

      I’m thinking it’s going to be a nice salad bar for them. 😂

    • @anthonywilson2346
      @anthonywilson2346 Před 13 dny +3

      Do the George and Mildred - sorry Miles - shed enough coat through the grooming to warrant collecting it and turning it into arron sweaters🇬🇧😊

    • @meowth900
      @meowth900 Před 13 dny +3

      Maybe Brutus could guard the plants during the day lol

    • @Og-Judy
      @Og-Judy Před 13 dny +2

      ​@@anthonywilson2346Aran is sheeps wool from Ireland . Brutus fur made into yarn might be a bit scratchy😛😁

  • @garymixson687
    @garymixson687 Před 13 dny +7

    Thought I saw a big deer sitting in the bush with a big smile....hmmmm those gona be some good eatin😅

  • @rickiewaffle9594
    @rickiewaffle9594 Před 13 dny +17

    Gina is the only gardener who doesn't want dirt on the ground.😂😅❤

    • @sallyburkett-caskinette8723
      @sallyburkett-caskinette8723 Před 13 dny +4

      Weeds grow in dirt that’s on top of the barrier!

    • @shirleyannconfer9651
      @shirleyannconfer9651 Před 13 dny +5

      The compost is better soil than the ground, and the plastic cuts down on weeds, too.

    • @Jomama02
      @Jomama02 Před 13 dny +4

      If you leave dirt on top of the weed barrier, weed seeds will germinate on top of it!

    • @miephoex
      @miephoex Před 11 dny +1

      That’s not a real farmer! That’s a hobby! 😢

  • @Enfrance2003
    @Enfrance2003 Před 13 dny +15

    I’m old enough to remember 1940 when the Boy Scouts in the UK were putting together the Anderson corrugated bomb shelters in our gardens. They looked just like your plant tubs but were far heavier. After the war they became indestructible garden sheds.

  • @gregoryguinn3238
    @gregoryguinn3238 Před 13 dny +2

    you should install a good back scratcher for them! It could even be several bristle brooms on the side of the barn for them to "satisfy" that incredible itch !

  • @MM36577
    @MM36577 Před 13 dny +3

    Miles and George are just big fluffy paddock puppies.

  • @TheKamakuraGardener
    @TheKamakuraGardener Před 13 dny +39

    Good Day from Kamakura, Japan! 🇯🇵 Hello Lumnah Acres Family & Friends! Enjoy your weekend everyone!🤩🐶👍🏾

    • @Aleka1943
      @Aleka1943 Před 13 dny +4

      Good morning Robert. Guess i better say “Hello”and head to bed.
      Have a beautiful day.

    • @TheKamakuraGardener
      @TheKamakuraGardener Před 13 dny +4

      @@Aleka1943Good morning! Actually, I have an overnight shift in a few hours. 👍🏾😅🐶

    • @homesteadedman4784
      @homesteadedman4784 Před 13 dny +4

      Enjoy your weekend. What’s cooking Robert?

    • @CCRider5312
      @CCRider5312 Před 13 dny +4

      Good evening Robert, I pray you have a blessed weekend my friend in Japan ! 😁👍🏼

    • @annettegregg8654
      @annettegregg8654 Před 13 dny +4

      Good morning Robert

  • @gaylewatkins4685
    @gaylewatkins4685 Před 13 dny +4

    Good Morning. It's hard to believe it's May already. This year is flying by. I'm glad you have your garden beds ready for planting. Maybe you can put down some deer repellent around the perimeter of the tarp to repell the deer. I use the one for squirrels at my house and that repellent does work. Have a wonderful weekend. ❤️

  • @hollyslaughter5505
    @hollyslaughter5505 Před 13 dny +21

    Is there a 7-10’ fence planed for the secret garden?
    Once the word is out - it won’t be a secret anymore 😉

    • @LumnahAcres
      @LumnahAcres  Před 13 dny +6

      We have some plans for keeping the animals out. We’ll find out if it works

    • @davidgetchell3633
      @davidgetchell3633 Před 13 dny +4

      @@LumnahAcres If you don't try, you'll never know !

  • @blairarthur302
    @blairarthur302 Před 13 dny +13

    coming along well,I think you need to get a fence up pretty soon,those deer and moose will really enjoy those young plants .

  • @judd_s5643
    @judd_s5643 Před 13 dny +4

    Your deer are going to extremely happy with the assortment of food you planted for them.

  • @troymotter7422
    @troymotter7422 Před 13 dny +12

    The moose are going to love it

  • @timothysquires6895
    @timothysquires6895 Před 12 dny +1

    You two are amazing I have been watching you for ten years.

  • @Roller-Ball
    @Roller-Ball Před 13 dny +11

    Just a thought......... Might want to back drag the path each time you come back down from the hidden garden to smooth out the path.

  • @rodmackinnon8497
    @rodmackinnon8497 Před 13 dny +1

    Great job Al, would have never believed that you could pickup the old beds so easily. Cheers.

  • @anthonywilson2346
    @anthonywilson2346 Před 13 dny +2

    How about some drone footage of the not so secret garden, are you going to do any anti wildlife measures or is it going to be a free lunch (and breakfast and dinner) for all.😊🇬🇧

  • @batpherlangkharkrang7976

    Hi...... AL and GINA nice to see you both Love watching your video homestead beautiful gardening thanks you BYE 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋👍👍👍

  • @annettegregg8654
    @annettegregg8654 Před 13 dny +9

    Good morning from Wexford Ireland

  • @betpatpatten3840
    @betpatpatten3840 Před 13 dny +3

    Since you have seen bears in your area, I would suggest an electric fence around your garden area. Fruit trees and berries will draw in the bears in the area so I put the fence up now so if the Bears do get too close, they'll learn their lesson and go away, rather than clear out your garden before they go! ❤ 😊 👋🏼

  • @donkeim434
    @donkeim434 Před 13 dny +3

    I am going to be interested in seeing how you address 'critter' pressure. Could you use a Premiere 1 with a solar panel and battery? I would think a moose or some deer could lay waste to all your work in a New York minute.....

  • @shirleyannconfer9651
    @shirleyannconfer9651 Před 13 dny +1

    The beds from the “old” garden really seemed to transfer well to the new one. May you have abundant crops this year. Now you can even freeze dry anything extra!

  • @StoneKathryn
    @StoneKathryn Před 13 dny +2

    Good morning Lumnah family from a sprinkling rain Pacific NW! Good morning viewers. My Osteopath fixed my left knee yesterday! No more snaps, crackles, and pops! He put my bone back in place! My knee feels wonderful. It finally feels normal. I love Gina's raised beds! I'm so excited for you guys! So cute to have Brutus up to supervise. That's a big bed. I'm glad they have cross braces to keep it from bowing out. TYM to fill the beds. Hugulkultur is great. I like the weed free part! Myles and George are such mellow creatures! Nice job lifting off the other raised beds Al. You have water! Yay, asparagus! Nice garden Gina! Thanks for this video Lumnah family!

    • @damogranheart5521
      @damogranheart5521 Před 13 dny +2

      Good morning, Kathryn! Pacific NW? Wow! I understand it is very beautiful there. Have fun and be safe!

    • @samvalentine3206
      @samvalentine3206 Před 13 dny +1

      Howdy Kathryn!

    • @StoneKathryn
      @StoneKathryn Před 13 dny

      @@samvalentine3206 Howdy Sam!

  • @gelwood99
    @gelwood99 Před 11 dny

    I have watched Alex and Simeon for years when they were at the Sweedish Homestead and he had Highland cattle. It is amazing how they know exactly where the tips of their huge horns are! I bought the mini blower from Harbor Freight to keep the debris off my "fabric" and weed-free! I love my beds over the fabric and the clean look, it is so nice on bare feet because I get to have my garden right outside the door. That is the perfect way to use the fabric and keep weeds down and see where you are walking without the danger of snakes or anything that can sneak up on me gardening!

  • @genewileyopa
    @genewileyopa Před 13 dny +13

    Good morning Lumnah family. Those raised beds will be nice. The garden area is looking like a little city of raised beds. Highlands are looking good. Have a good week end guys. Thanks for sharing

    • @TheKamakuraGardener
      @TheKamakuraGardener Před 13 dny +2

      👍🏾🤩🐶

    • @LumnahAcres
      @LumnahAcres  Před 13 dny +4

      Gooooooood Morning. Did the area where you live get any tornadoes last week

    • @genewileyopa
      @genewileyopa Před 13 dny +3

      @@LumnahAcres No, they were west of us 150 miles.

    • @genewileyopa
      @genewileyopa Před 13 dny +3

      @@LumnahAcres Got 4 inches of rain.

    • @LumnahAcres
      @LumnahAcres  Před 13 dny +5

      @@genewileyopa glad we were safe

  • @jeffmohney2274
    @jeffmohney2274 Před 13 dny +1

    The rain should settle the compost down into the debris. May have to add more compost. The homestead is fantastic.

  • @agnestakacs2059
    @agnestakacs2059 Před 13 dny +6

    G’day 😊 gosh Brutus looks like a gangly teenager now lol 😂 very cute though ❤ careful Gina, Al will get jealous of Miles 🤣 they are beautiful cattle though ☺️ the secret garden is looking good with all those raised garden beds. It looked like giant cookies being taken out of a cookie cutter as Al moved the raised garden beds with the soil staying intact. Was strangely satisfying and soothing to watch though 👍

    • @LumnahAcres
      @LumnahAcres  Před 13 dny +3

      Gooooooood Morning Agnes. Brutus is growing up fast.

    • @damogranheart5521
      @damogranheart5521 Před 13 dny +2

      Hello there, Agnes! From rainy 🌧 Minnesota! Blessings on your homestead!

    • @agnestakacs2059
      @agnestakacs2059 Před 13 dny +2

      @@damogranheart5521 G’day DH 😊 we’ve had some much needed rain here the last few days and some cooler weather finally. Hope you’re having a great weekend! 😃

    • @damogranheart5521
      @damogranheart5521 Před 13 dny +2

      @agnestakacs2059 I'm making a small dent in my to-do list, and that's a Good Thing!

    • @samvalentine3206
      @samvalentine3206 Před 13 dny +2

      Howdy Agnes!

  • @williamcunha9136
    @williamcunha9136 Před 13 dny +3

    Wow Al!
    You must be Country Strong 💪!
    My wife & I were shocked when you lifted the raised beds shells when they were full!

  • @SRH420ful
    @SRH420ful Před 13 dny +3

    you guys are one of my favorites and I visit regular but I think your worries about weeds is not over. There are more weed seeds blowing by everyday than you covered with your tarp

  • @glengillis7775
    @glengillis7775 Před 13 dny +1

    Nice to be outside doing projects. Good luck on your gardens

  • @beverlyparrott3890
    @beverlyparrott3890 Před 13 dny +2

    This garden should work well for your family to be able to store food plus have fresh food thru the growing period. Great job Al and Gina. Tell Miss Olivia hi. We'd love to see her sometime since this is the changing times for her age. Miss her and her hobbies of what she's
    interested in these days. ❤😊

  • @4Classie
    @4Classie Před 11 dny +1

    Al a type of Cow to consider; Belted Galloways ( the "Oreo" Cow ) were imported to North America beginning in the 1940s, and the Belted Galloway Society in the United States was founded in 1951.
    Beneath the flashy appearance is a very useful animal. The Belted Galloway is well adapted to cold, rugged climates; as part of this adaptation, the cattle grow a shaggy hair coat (a “double coat”) in the winter. In the summer, Belted Galloways shed this coat and tolerate warm climates better than most other cold-adapted cattle. Galloways are medium in size, with cows weighing about 1,000 lbs. and bulls about 1,600 lbs. Cows show strong maternal instinct, including the ability to protect calves against predators. They are polled.
    Belted Galloway beef, like that from Galloways and other Scottish breeds, is of high quality and can be marketed in a variety of specialty niches, including grass-fed and organic beef. The long body conformation increases the production of high-priced cuts of beef. Hides may be used to make rugs, and the belting pattern combined with the shaggy hair makes these products distinctive and attractive.
    In Europe, the breed is considered a “light grazer,” meaning that its relatively light bodyweight makes it preferred for grazing where heavier animals would damage marginal lands. Belted Galloways are also known for their browsing ability and ability to graze coarse grasses that other breeds avoid, giving them added value in the management and diversification of grasslands.
    Their hardiness and gentle temperament as well as their attractive coloring make them a favorite choice for beginning farmers.

  • @newandoldtech5634
    @newandoldtech5634 Před 13 dny +2

    Green kale is a versitile plant. Let it stand and get some frostbite to get sweetness. Can be harvested as it stand in winter. Can be used fried or in a soup. My favourite, soup with crispy bacon on top.

  • @beckiepatrick6900
    @beckiepatrick6900 Před 13 dny +4

    Good job Gina on your secret garden. It really looks nice. With Al’s help you really pulled that off quickly. So great that you could just transfer last year’s garden beds up to the new spot. Wishing you a bountiful garden season filled with many of rich harvests!! 😊❤

  • @genevievebakkensen86
    @genevievebakkensen86 Před 13 dny +4

    Happy wife happy life it’s fantastic when dreams come true 💞

  • @randyjude8346
    @randyjude8346 Před 13 dny +4

    Gooood morning Lumnah's! The Gina's " secret garden" is looking fabulous. Enjoy so watching Brutus, Miles, and George becoming part of the homestead. Thanks for sharing.

    • @tonygrimes13
      @tonygrimes13 Před 13 dny +1

      It's Myles, as stated by Lumnah Acres in a reply on previous video.

  • @shawnleeriley2726
    @shawnleeriley2726 Před 13 dny +2

    So happy to see it done I can't wait to see it growing in all beautiful and full of good food.

  • @douglasbooker8330
    @douglasbooker8330 Před 13 dny +5

    Good morning everyone! AL & Gina & Ms. Olivia & Big Brutus. It’s almost spring! God bless

  • @garyrrobinson9068
    @garyrrobinson9068 Před 13 dny +4

    WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO USE FOR FENCE?

  • @mariedoremus8440
    @mariedoremus8440 Před 13 dny +1

    Secret garden looks great!!

  • @RonColsonCSA
    @RonColsonCSA Před 13 dny +10

    Last night, a thought came to mind about Gina’s Secret Garden. Since it’s no secret, and since the garden is uphill from the house, how about Mount Food-G? (pronounced almost as Fuji.) The G being far Gina!

  • @jamesmatheson5115
    @jamesmatheson5115 Před 13 dny +4

    The Deer will love it, no really it looks great, but Im thinking it will eventually just be to far away from the homestead, our veggie garden was no more than 15 metres from our house.

  • @karenfleet2287
    @karenfleet2287 Před 11 dny +1

    We live in the interior of Canada a small community.The deer are at least 10 generations so we’re over thrown especially with new construction in our wooded forest.It’s almost impossible to grow unless you have a greenhouse,We also have Bears so kitchen compost is difficult even with a garden compost container.The deer eat everything shrubs flowers anything.I have literally spent a fortune even with plants and shrubs they don’t like lol,They can jump a 15 ft.fence just standing still so it’s a huge challenge and hopefully our community can agree to regulate the population.Also there are literally herds of them all around a We have all had an accident with deer involved.I hit a deer at twilight on our Hwy into town at 90klm.Totalled our Juke with a mere 3 payments left and hurt my entire body I was bedridden for 3 years,still can’t sit down ! Anyway off track a bit but yes protect your garden 🤗🇨🇦❤️Your Homestead is beautiful and your animals are so very loved by you Congratulations on all your hard work💜💜💜

  • @doylerabjohn3435
    @doylerabjohn3435 Před 13 dny +7

    Good Morning y'all, Gina's secret gardens is looking good.

  • @irmahernandez6016
    @irmahernandez6016 Před 13 dny +1

    Have to admit that there is never a dull moment at Lumnah Acres!!!!! I love it!!

  • @bushranger51
    @bushranger51 Před 13 dny +1

    Good morning from wintery Australia. Good thing about brushing George and Miles everyday, is it will keep the ticks down, as Highlands are prone to ticks more than any other breed due to their coats, also get that electric fence up asap. Every critter within a 100 kilometer radius will make a beeline for it once the word gets out.

  • @marymigliore3396
    @marymigliore3396 Před 13 dny +2

    The garden looks so nice , so far !! Can't wait to see it grow ! I LOVE YOU ALL !! 🥰 🥰 🥰

  • @schwabrichard9829
    @schwabrichard9829 Před 13 dny +4

    Good Morning Lumnahs! That system makes for a quick garden setup! I suppose you could move the beds every two years. That would allow the wood to breakdown producing more good looking soil!

  • @josephpayne2974
    @josephpayne2974 Před 13 dny +1

    You are a great guy. Why. , christian, good husband, good father, good brother, good son , good homesteader / farmer, and handyman / Mr. Fixit . I get tired just watching you. 8:51

  • @ericwilliams1964
    @ericwilliams1964 Před 13 dny +5

    Goooooood mooooorning AL, Gina and Olivia fellow viewers and all my friends Hoodie from Jamaica 🇯🇲. Hopefully, you are having a great weekend.

  • @mgtmoffat8411
    @mgtmoffat8411 Před 12 dny +1

    I like the look of those raised beds.💕💕🌻🌻

  • @user-zz9sr2sk9k
    @user-zz9sr2sk9k Před 13 dny +2

    ◇Warning◇ If you don't already have plans for this ... Be sure to plan a tall fence around your garden to keep the deer out, and you may need a dog house for the rabbits and such !
    8:51

  • @TerrieAllred2023
    @TerrieAllred2023 Před 13 dny +3

    What a beautiful garden area! I LOVE my Vego beds!

  • @BibiFromSpain
    @BibiFromSpain Před 13 dny +3

    Way to go Lumnahs, now a good stable fence around the garden, and with a nice gate.

  • @timwolters1969
    @timwolters1969 Před 13 dny +1

    Their Coffee is the Best. So love your Garden

  • @user-mr6my7cz6g
    @user-mr6my7cz6g Před 13 dny +1

    Gina, you must be very relieved and happy to get the garden started!

  • @kenhughes4715
    @kenhughes4715 Před 12 dny +1

    Those raised beds look great.

  • @guygrotke8059
    @guygrotke8059 Před 13 dny +15

    Good Morning! The deer are going to LOVE your secret garden. They won't even have to bend down to graze! They can jump 8 foot chain link, so I suggest hoop frames with welded wire fencing over them so the bees can get to the flowers. I tried hugelkultur in one of my raised beds a few years ago. That bed had a lot more fungus infecting the plants than the others. I don't have any deer around, but I had to build tiny electric fences around the beds to keep the squirrels out.

  • @Heisstrong
    @Heisstrong Před 13 dny +6

    Goooood morning everyone, from David in Omaha, NE. Freeze Dryers, Al & Gina, are the way to go in the future, IMHO. They do an excellent job preserving food and you don't loose taste. Y'all are going to have an EXCELLENT GARDEN! Have a great weekend everyone! Cheers!

    • @TheKamakuraGardener
      @TheKamakuraGardener Před 13 dny +1

      Good morning David! 👍🏾🤩🐶

    • @annettegregg8654
      @annettegregg8654 Před 13 dny +1

      Good morning David

    • @LumnahAcres
      @LumnahAcres  Před 13 dny +1

      Gooooooood Morning David. Thanks for we have a few more foods we can’t wait to try freeze drying

    • @Heisstrong
      @Heisstrong Před 13 dny

      @@TheKamakuraGardener Good morning Robert!

    • @Heisstrong
      @Heisstrong Před 13 dny +1

      @@annettegregg8654 Good morning Annette!

  • @picklesgherkin
    @picklesgherkin Před 13 dny +3

    28:58 I think Gina needs a she shed right there so that she can do all her transplanting and germination stuff

  • @patrickb5656
    @patrickb5656 Před 11 dny +1

    You guys should get a small old, used, flat deck snowmobile trailer to pull behind the SxS. You could put on some stakes and haul all kinds of things. Like planter frames for instance, lol.

  • @patriciafuchs5970
    @patriciafuchs5970 Před 13 dny +2

    Great job on the secret garden! It must be so satisfying to get the beds ready for planting.

  • @bobt3374
    @bobt3374 Před 13 dny +3

    Hi Al, Gina & Brutus. That was anexcellnt revamp for Ginas Garden nice work to bring amazing food.
    Al i think you need the next lot of soil t6aken up to the garden.
    Take Care Happyb Family.

  • @louisarichardson8392
    @louisarichardson8392 Před 13 dny +3

    It’s been a while since we saw Tanner, he’s so cute , missed seeing him, have a good day from NewBrunswick Canada 🇨🇦

  • @jerrygibs8120
    @jerrygibs8120 Před 13 dny +5

    Good morning from Texas. Your happy. I'm glad for you. Gardening is hard work but, fun and gratifying. Appreciate your sharing your experience. Praying that blessings continue to flow your way and He guides you in making expedient decisions. Stay safe, healthy, strong,discerning and successful in Jesus's Name. ❤☝🙏🙌💪

  • @bennyt.christensen3970
    @bennyt.christensen3970 Před 13 dny +3

    Wow Gina 😊 your Secret Garden with the raised beds came out very nice 😊 Good luck with it 👍

  • @vswild7005
    @vswild7005 Před 13 dny +5

    What a dream garden, Gina! Can't wait to see some fruit trees going in and everything blooming 😍

  • @lindajohnson4204
    @lindajohnson4204 Před 13 dny +12

    I knew what you needed, back when you were building the house. It is something that many old southern houses have (a back porch pantry) and most old New England houses have (an air lock entry). It is also a good morning room for eating breakfast or drinking coffee, facing the sunrise and garden, at a little table for 2 to 4. It is a quick look outside toward the garden from where you're cooking in the kitchen: you just leave the pantry door open, and the one from the pantry to the back porch pantry addition. It brings in light and a view from the back, and maybe ventilation when you need it. And there's shelf space along the back wall, all except the door to the inside pantry, and shelf space under the counter, under the wrap around windows (somewhere, there is a back door, providing a quick trip to and from the garden). You have a few indoor, potted plants, on the shelf, under the windows. It gives you a place to keep and run the freeze drying machine, convenient to the kitchen and freezer. Outside, you keep a small, convenient herb garden and maybe salad garden, for the most used herbs and salad vegetables. The garden cart is parked there. Your basket is parked there. Your boots are parked there.

    • @derekbarratt
      @derekbarratt Před 13 dny

      They haven't built the house yet. Where they are presently living is going to be a working area. I don't think they have made up their minds yet about exactly where it is going to be located.

  • @lorenemann2020
    @lorenemann2020 Před 13 dny +4

    Love watching you both brush Miles & George. I'm getting excited for your garden too. You both work so hard & it shows on your property.

  • @robertrohler3644
    @robertrohler3644 Před 13 dny +1

    I like the raise bed layout. You will good use out of that. Good weed control. Come on growing season!

  • @richardmawson6709
    @richardmawson6709 Před 13 dny +2

    Hi everyone hope all is going well,i was taken note of your garden area you will have to put a fence sytem around it to stop the likes of deer moose and bear getting into it

  • @gregsecore9625
    @gregsecore9625 Před 13 dny +1

    that is a awesome garden, never used raised beds when I had a garden, but many people that I know always said you get a longer growing season and it is much easier to maintain so I think Gina you're going to be very happy with that guarded

  • @damogranheart5521
    @damogranheart5521 Před 13 dny +2

    Hello there to the Lumnah Family and all visitors to the OGP site! Fabulous day on your homestead!
    We have 47°F w/rf of 42°. And a lot of rain. Sunday and Monday will be dry, and then, according to the forecast, we will have four or five days of rain. Yesterday I was in my garden or my neighbor's garden just about all day. I was one tired dirty girl! It will pay off in the long run.

    • @samvalentine3206
      @samvalentine3206 Před 13 dny +2

      Howdy DH! Have a good one!

    • @damogranheart5521
      @damogranheart5521 Před 13 dny +2

      @samvalentine3206 Well, hello there, Mr. & Mrs.! I hope that you both are feelin' fine.✨️🙏🖖🦉📚🐈‍⬛🫖☕️🏕🌲

  • @ginnysulya9805
    @ginnysulya9805 Před 13 dny

    So happy you were able to get your garden beds set up and ready to go! It feels awesome to be ahead of the game as the weather doesn’t always cooperate if we wait! Believe me I speak from experience! I truly wish I would’ve done more bed clean up in February when we had crazy gorgeous weather, as March was cold 🥶 and April into May has been wet! This what live and learn is all about! Great job guys 👍🏼👍🏼🤗😉

  • @markscheurich2196
    @markscheurich2196 Před 13 dny +3

    Good morning from Amish country Pennsylvania! Al, any plans to put a game camera up to watch over the secret garden to see who finds it first? Deer, Moose maybe? Always like your explanations of why you do things a certain way, whether it’s because of where you live or just something new you’re trying, it’s nice to know the thought process behind it. Have a wonderful weekend!

    • @markscheurich2196
      @markscheurich2196 Před 13 dny +2

      By the way, CZcams turned off my notifications once again, now I have to check the rest, but they’re not as predictable as you so I knew something was up.

    • @markscheurich2196
      @markscheurich2196 Před 13 dny

      Watch out people, the scam bots are out in force today!

    • @tonygrimes13
      @tonygrimes13 Před 13 dny +1

      @@markscheurich2196 For your information you can always edit your comments by clicking on the 3 vertical dots to the right of your comment.

    • @markscheurich2196
      @markscheurich2196 Před 13 dny +1

      @@tonygrimes13 yep, I knew, but thanks.

    • @tonygrimes13
      @tonygrimes13 Před 13 dny +1

      @@markscheurich2196!

  • @stampmandavid
    @stampmandavid Před 13 dny +2

    With me coming from Scotland,but living in Thailand it great to see the Highland Coos are settling in well.

  • @bjo867
    @bjo867 Před 13 dny

    I appreciate your class, and professionalism

  • @homesteadedman4784
    @homesteadedman4784 Před 13 dny +4

    Gooood morning!! Happy Saturday, I love warn dirt under my fingernails. I need some coffee, thanks for the reminder, cheers

    • @TheKamakuraGardener
      @TheKamakuraGardener Před 13 dny +2

      Good morning Edman! 👍🏾🤩🐶

    • @homesteadedman4784
      @homesteadedman4784 Před 13 dny +1

      @@TheKamakuraGardener good evening Sir!

    • @LumnahAcres
      @LumnahAcres  Před 13 dny +2

      Gooooooood Morning edman. It is that time of the year. We’ll probably have dirty finger nails all season. 😆 Hope you’ve been enjoying the coffee

    • @homesteadedman4784
      @homesteadedman4784 Před 13 dny +1

      @@LumnahAcres In the Woods blend is my favorite!

    • @samvalentine3206
      @samvalentine3206 Před 13 dny +2

      Howdy Mr. Ed!

  • @mortensolbergjr6791
    @mortensolbergjr6791 Před 12 dny

    I like the over your shoulder view when your driving 😊

  • @VicShoup-ec6jb
    @VicShoup-ec6jb Před 13 dny +2

    It is important to Puddle In the first two buckets of soil on top of the wood. Use a water hose to puddle in
    If you don't puddle in you will have air pockets around the wood that takes awhile for the soil the go down. This creates a problem in a year or two if the Hugelkulturs are not stratigicly placed. You may need to add another bucket or two of soil.
    Always Puddle In a Hugelkultur!

  • @Uniquelyyours1
    @Uniquelyyours1 Před 13 dny +1

    The garden is looking great, Al and Gina. Thanks for sharing.

  • @stevenwarner7348
    @stevenwarner7348 Před 12 dny

    I love seeing all the green grass! Just great! 👍

  • @jeraldsmith982
    @jeraldsmith982 Před 13 dny

    LSGD is growing up nicely.

  • @robertworman4355
    @robertworman4355 Před 13 dny +3

    Good morning Al, Gina, Olivia and all the Lumnah friends and extended family. Wishing everyone a great weekend.

  • @samleigh7817
    @samleigh7817 Před 13 dny +3

    I’m surprised Brutus didn’t try to steal the sticks, I know my dogs would.😊😊

  • @CCRider5312
    @CCRider5312 Před 13 dny +19

    MY FAVORITE NH OFF GRID CZcams FAMILY!
    Good morning Lumnahs Al, Gina, Olivia and subscriber friends. I pray everyone has a blessed weekend and week ahead! God Bless You
    😁👍🏼

  • @gailbrault9251
    @gailbrault9251 Před 13 dny +1

    Looking good, Lumnah family.

  • @JDLarge
    @JDLarge Před 13 dny

    Annnnnd just like that I have four yards of compost and four more of loam being delivered next Monday, thanks for the motivation. Since going over to raised beds years ago my spine loves me again and with micro watering all installed UNDER the top barrier cover it’s a set up and forget garden. Plus I skipped the brush dump run by layering the bases of all beds. No weeds now so the only maintenance is the occasional pruning and supporting then harvesting. Gardening is easier than days gone past and next on the to do list is getting some chickens! My neighbor has some and after tasting some from a dozen she brought me I’d be a fool not to keep some in the yard! Such a difference in taste let alone the prices skyrocketing it’s insane. I’m not exactly a boonies farmer but as for the burbs of Boston I’ve got this. Oh before I forget, the cold brew is sooooo good! I still need that morning kick from the sunrise roast but as the days get hotter my coffee will get colder and it’s really good! Ok, off to assemble a few five foot rings together to make a 5’x3’ bed for onions and garlic and chives! Probably throw another herb in there too, maybe rosemary that’ll hang over the edge and not take up much space😉 ✌🏼

  • @Creative-Chaos
    @Creative-Chaos Před 13 dny +3

    Good afternoon from Albania

  • @elizabethmacdonald4605
    @elizabethmacdonald4605 Před 13 dny +4

    Good mauhnin Lumnah Acres and friends! Hope we all have a wonderful weekend. Take care and be safe.

  • @ronfollrod9893
    @ronfollrod9893 Před 13 dny

    The raised beds look great you guys. Can’t wait to see it full of plants.

  • @robingreene8167
    @robingreene8167 Před 13 dny +2

    Now for the deer.

  • @jankleven7674
    @jankleven7674 Před 13 dny +2

    As a norwegian I miss some sheeps in the livestock!

  • @johnjulie6657
    @johnjulie6657 Před 13 dny +3

    Good morning modern steaders! I love what y'all have going on! Your highland cattle are beautiful ❤️

    • @LumnahAcres
      @LumnahAcres  Před 13 dny +2

      Gooooooood Morning John. Thanks can’t wait to see how the highland cattle settle in

  • @jackpatteeuw9244
    @jackpatteeuw9244 Před 13 dny +3

    You will be SHOCKED at how much the soil in the beds sinks before the end of the year.

    • @4Classie
      @4Classie Před 12 dny +1

      As it needs to be, when the plants grow, mulch or peat moss is added, then in following years the soil improves thanks to added top dressing !

  • @robinminnesota5491
    @robinminnesota5491 Před 13 dny +4

    Good AM, MN is still getting rain. But better than snow. All the garden stores are open..

  • @russellwatters5891
    @russellwatters5891 Před 13 dny +1

    "Gina's Secret Garden" looks awesome! Itll be alot easier to maintain without weedeating, plucking plants, and the errant weed seeds being blown around. It'll make a great tossed salad for the wildlife there though, some sort of fencing required...lol 😂😅 Love ya'll ❤️

  • @philipbutler6608
    @philipbutler6608 Před 13 dny +1

    You should make a megalith sundial with some of those stones. For the Summer and winter solstices.

  • @Creative-Chaos
    @Creative-Chaos Před 13 dny +2

    Are you going to install a temporary fence around it/

  • @alfredpedneau9598
    @alfredpedneau9598 Před 13 dny

    Great Day in the Morning 🌄 from the South !!! 😊😊😊