From Weedy Lot to Thriving Homestead in 5 Years
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Date: 2025-04-20
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gendoll5006
I REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY wish you would do a soil experiment on HOW MUCH soil you need to grow certain crops. Like how many inches of soil depth/width/length or cubic feet do certain plants (mainly vegetables) need to grow.
I have heavy red clay dirt and just don’t have money to buy the amount of bagged soil needed to grow a decent garden. I use mainly grow bags and just recently dug trenches and filled them with about 7 parts bagged soil (mainly raised bed mix, 1 part compost and 2 parts native red clay dirt (the top 1 inch of dirt from that area is noticeably softer and darker from a decade of leaves and plant material decomposing, but after the first 1-1. 5 inches it goes back to brighter red/orange hard clay dirt.
I see some people just mounding like 6 inches soil on top of cardboard and growing tomatoes (I guess bush varieties, peppers and others, and I’m thinking how small of an amount of soul that is. And O see other people saying you need a 20 gallon grow bag to grow an indeterminate tomato plant and so much soil to grow like lettuce and brassicas. I don’t know what to do!
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I REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY wish you would do a soil experiment on HOW MUCH soil you need to grow certain crops. Like how many inches of soil depth/width/length or cubic feet do certain plants (mainly vegetables) need to grow.
I have heavy red clay dirt and just don’t have money to buy the amount of bagged soil needed to grow a decent garden. I use mainly grow bags and just recently dug trenches and filled them with about 7 parts bagged soil (mainly raised bed mix, 1 part compost and 2 parts native red clay dirt (the top 1 inch of dirt from that area is noticeably softer and darker from a decade of leaves and plant material decomposing, but after the first 1-1. 5 inches it goes back to brighter red/orange hard clay dirt.
I see some people just mounding like 6 inches soil on top of cardboard and growing tomatoes (I guess bush varieties, peppers and others, and I’m thinking how small of an amount of soul that is. And O see other people saying you need a 20 gallon grow bag to grow an indeterminate tomato plant and so much soil to grow like lettuce and brassicas. I don’t know what to do!
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tavvy9861
I wonder how much of an impact this has on the temperatures of the buildings nearby, as well as the wildlife that have shown up nearby. I imagine that this sort of re-naturalization can really improve things for more than just you, and is so awesome.
I'm currently in year 3 of my raised bed garden that sits on my leaching field for our septic system, as we're in a village with restricted space where this space is the best for this purpose. I have been building sub-irrigated planters and the vegetables absolutely love it. I've been curious why you don't use them, as they seem like a big winner for how to promote the roots to go deep, and to give it the right water and oxygen levels at all times.
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I wonder how much of an impact this has on the temperatures of the buildings nearby, as well as the wildlife that have shown up nearby. I imagine that this sort of re-naturalization can really improve things for more than just you, and is so awesome.
I'm currently in year 3 of my raised bed garden that sits on my leaching field for our septic system, as we're in a village with restricted space where this space is the best for this purpose. I have been building sub-irrigated planters and the vegetables absolutely love it. I've been curious why you don't use them, as they seem like a big winner for how to promote the roots to go deep, and to give it the right water and oxygen levels at all times.
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nurserykitty
ive lived in my current rental home for two years now, huge backyard, of course i want to get gardening in it. i bust my butt for two years making raised beds, amending my soil, making and spreading compost, you name it, ive done it for better soil. no soil test, just assumed since i lived in an urban setting i had crappy soil. well i finally got curious and did an at home soil test this month in an untouched area of my yard and. i have sandy loam! i could have just cleared the grass and threw some seeds in the ground and i would have been made in the shade! oh well, im sure i learned something alone the way
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ive lived in my current rental home for two years now, huge backyard, of course i want to get gardening in it. i bust my butt for two years making raised beds, amending my soil, making and spreading compost, you name it, ive done it for better soil. no soil test, just assumed since i lived in an urban setting i had crappy soil. well i finally got curious and did an at home soil test this month in an untouched area of my yard and. i have sandy loam! i could have just cleared the grass and threw some seeds in the ground and i would have been made in the shade! oh well, im sure i learned something alone the way
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YuriDoesEverything
Working on my somewhat urban homestead. don’t have much space, way less than you do Kev. But I found out a few months back that most of the soil in my front yard is super fertile land. So I started ripping up the grass last year, who needs a grassy yard anyways It’s a tough job, and I honestly don’t have much time since my wife and I have a baby on the way and I have to get the house ready for children. My veggies are ready for the ground but it’s been nothing but rain rain and more rain weekend after weekend. Today I’m going to attempt to get a bit done before it rains even more.
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Working on my somewhat urban homestead. don’t have much space, way less than you do Kev. But I found out a few months back that most of the soil in my front yard is super fertile land. So I started ripping up the grass last year, who needs a grassy yard anyways It’s a tough job, and I honestly don’t have much time since my wife and I have a baby on the way and I have to get the house ready for children. My veggies are ready for the ground but it’s been nothing but rain rain and more rain weekend after weekend. Today I’m going to attempt to get a bit done before it rains even more.
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Snakeskii
We had to start over because of a housefire, and watching all the epic homesteading videos really helped me when we moved to a new house. Just had a dream when we moved here a year ago, but we've added water all over the yard and some tree work to clear an area for a garden and it feels so much more tangible. This year we plan to put in fruit trees and berry bushes, but I am really hoping for a new raised garden bed for the summer after next. It's all felt so daunting, but seeing what you have done in in only a few years gives me hope that we might have a garden again.
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We had to start over because of a housefire, and watching all the epic homesteading videos really helped me when we moved to a new house. Just had a dream when we moved here a year ago, but we've added water all over the yard and some tree work to clear an area for a garden and it feels so much more tangible. This year we plan to put in fruit trees and berry bushes, but I am really hoping for a new raised garden bed for the summer after next. It's all felt so daunting, but seeing what you have done in in only a few years gives me hope that we might have a garden again.
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angelanice
20: 34 I made a cold frame out of a repurposed shower door and some bricks to start my seedlings in. It's working really well and I can increase the height with more bricks as my plants get taller if the weather isn't right to transplant them yet
What I am planning to invest in for next year is the epic seed starting trays, I used biodegradable ones this year but preferred the plastic ones I reused from starts I had bought last year. I've heard good things from lots of creators about your trays so I think they're gonna be a good investment
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20: 34 I made a cold frame out of a repurposed shower door and some bricks to start my seedlings in. It's working really well and I can increase the height with more bricks as my plants get taller if the weather isn't right to transplant them yet
What I am planning to invest in for next year is the epic seed starting trays, I used biodegradable ones this year but preferred the plastic ones I reused from starts I had bought last year. I've heard good things from lots of creators about your trays so I think they're gonna be a good investment
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paintedlady55
Your garden is amazing. I am just starting a veg garden of my own and compared to yours mine is tiny with only 22' x 11' to work with. I am using the square foot gardening method to maximise my space. And I have fruiting bushes and trees in containers. The main drawback is the weather. I am in the south of the UK and it is really cold still with more rain than sunshine. Still, I will keep my fingers crossed for better weather. On a more positive note. My rhubarb seems to like it.
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Your garden is amazing. I am just starting a veg garden of my own and compared to yours mine is tiny with only 22' x 11' to work with. I am using the square foot gardening method to maximise my space. And I have fruiting bushes and trees in containers. The main drawback is the weather. I am in the south of the UK and it is really cold still with more rain than sunshine. Still, I will keep my fingers crossed for better weather. On a more positive note. My rhubarb seems to like it.
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epic_gardening
Love seeing the transformation of your home. My favorite part of gardening is feeling connected to nature and exploring things I haven't tried before. I noticed the mason bee house in your shed, we did those the last two years and had fun, they are wonderful pollinators. I love to cook and gardening gives me a chance to grow weird fruits and veggies to experiment with. I will admit I may have a few too many seeds - if that is possible!
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Love seeing the transformation of your home. My favorite part of gardening is feeling connected to nature and exploring things I haven't tried before. I noticed the mason bee house in your shed, we did those the last two years and had fun, they are wonderful pollinators. I love to cook and gardening gives me a chance to grow weird fruits and veggies to experiment with. I will admit I may have a few too many seeds - if that is possible!
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Tihhs
Just cleared an acre of land for a garden in the (hopefully) near future! I had about 2 acres of deeply wooded land around my home. It’s been a slow (painfully so) process, but I’ve already noticed wild blueberries and blackberries/raspberries taking over where the trees stood last year. Thank you for this video! I’m trying to be thoughtful with what I put where so we can continue to expand the garden purposefully.
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Just cleared an acre of land for a garden in the (hopefully) near future! I had about 2 acres of deeply wooded land around my home. It’s been a slow (painfully so) process, but I’ve already noticed wild blueberries and blackberries/raspberries taking over where the trees stood last year. Thank you for this video! I’m trying to be thoughtful with what I put where so we can continue to expand the garden purposefully.
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a427rracer
Im a mechanic i cant do the shower thing lol that is smart tho. Ive been following kevin for a really long time aince like 15k subs my food growing has become immense my front yard is bigger than my back so i have raised beds everywhere in the front 6 4x8 beds and 7 48inch raised metal beds. Nor cal here i can grow alot of crazy stuff but end up with winter rot on my dragon fruit every year.
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Im a mechanic i cant do the shower thing lol that is smart tho. Ive been following kevin for a really long time aince like 15k subs my food growing has become immense my front yard is bigger than my back so i have raised beds everywhere in the front 6 4x8 beds and 7 48inch raised metal beds. Nor cal here i can grow alot of crazy stuff but end up with winter rot on my dragon fruit every year.
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lrr-x7w
Hell yeah! All three of my wooden trellises were free. I spotted two pallets behind a pizza parlor. Took them apart de-nailed them and assembled the trellises that grow my beefsteak tomatoes, my grapes and a winter squash. My teepees were also free. Harvested giant bamboo and tied them together with repurposed paracord. One has runner beans, one has another winter squash and one has snap peas!
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Hell yeah! All three of my wooden trellises were free. I spotted two pallets behind a pizza parlor. Took them apart de-nailed them and assembled the trellises that grow my beefsteak tomatoes, my grapes and a winter squash. My teepees were also free. Harvested giant bamboo and tied them together with repurposed paracord. One has runner beans, one has another winter squash and one has snap peas!
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emmashepard1822
Is there a way that i can buy your seed staring trays Because i live in Europe, Hungary and i saw that you guys only ship inside the US currently. They caught my eye because those look high quality and not like the ones i can buy at our local gardening center that is made from cheap super thin plastic, that break easily. Plus that hole on the bottom is super clever. I love that
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Is there a way that i can buy your seed staring trays Because i live in Europe, Hungary and i saw that you guys only ship inside the US currently. They caught my eye because those look high quality and not like the ones i can buy at our local gardening center that is made from cheap super thin plastic, that break easily. Plus that hole on the bottom is super clever. I love that
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j. c. carter1364
I’ve been watching you since early on in the pandemic! I actually live in an urban area and am closing on a house for a half acre home and doing what you did. I hope one day I can get involved more with Epic. You really inspired a huge life decision and helped me have the tools to do so! You’re the man Kevin. Also love that you bought our local seed company. Badass.
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I’ve been watching you since early on in the pandemic! I actually live in an urban area and am closing on a house for a half acre home and doing what you did. I hope one day I can get involved more with Epic. You really inspired a huge life decision and helped me have the tools to do so! You’re the man Kevin. Also love that you bought our local seed company. Badass.
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pakbowl420
Our lime tree is about 10 feet tall. I just use a stick with a hook on the end to get the lime up on top. But I love getting hundreds and hundreds of limes. I use them fresh and I juice a lot of them to freeze 6 ounce portions to use to make 1 gallon of limeade. Freezing bottles lets me enjoy them when there isn't any lime which is only about 2-2 1/2 months out of the year.
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Our lime tree is about 10 feet tall. I just use a stick with a hook on the end to get the lime up on top. But I love getting hundreds and hundreds of limes. I use them fresh and I juice a lot of them to freeze 6 ounce portions to use to make 1 gallon of limeade. Freezing bottles lets me enjoy them when there isn't any lime which is only about 2-2 1/2 months out of the year.
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You Are Consciousness Sui Generis & Priceless
We Enjoy & Admire Your Inspiring & Insightful Videos
Your Videos Deserve Far More Views
If All Powerful Benevolent God Is The True Creator Of Physical Existence Not The Satans Ruling You Human Slaves Then Why Would God Create Evil In The First Place And System Of Life Which Benefit The Ruling Satans Only
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Talula72
We had one of those frogs, I bought it for our daughteras a homeschool project! It got to be about the size of a plum. It had teeth and would try to bite us any chance it got. It made frog noises in the Spring like the ones outside do. It lived for years until we finally found a tropical fish store that would take it to live there.
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We had one of those frogs, I bought it for our daughteras a homeschool project! It got to be about the size of a plum. It had teeth and would try to bite us any chance it got. It made frog noises in the Spring like the ones outside do. It lived for years until we finally found a tropical fish store that would take it to live there.
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willt6834
Be careful with the jujube. they spread by the roots. You will have to keep pulling them up through out the year. I have sprouts coming up 20 feet from my tree. The fruit is worth the aggravation. I dry my fruit and use them in oatmeal, quick breads, etc. You can also make a delicious syrup from boiling the fruit.
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Be careful with the jujube. they spread by the roots. You will have to keep pulling them up through out the year. I have sprouts coming up 20 feet from my tree. The fruit is worth the aggravation. I dry my fruit and use them in oatmeal, quick breads, etc. You can also make a delicious syrup from boiling the fruit.
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barbaracarbone4658
Hi Kevin. You have a beautiful layout in your epic garden. It all flows perfectly into each section. I live on Long Island so my growing season is beginning. And we love it. And I love your outdoor shower. You have no complaints from your neighbors so clearly they don't mind getting a peek of you. .
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Hi Kevin. You have a beautiful layout in your epic garden. It all flows perfectly into each section. I live on Long Island so my growing season is beginning. And we love it. And I love your outdoor shower. You have no complaints from your neighbors so clearly they don't mind getting a peek of you. .
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Natalese13
Great, thorough update! Thank you for the honest share about the passionfruit as a covering. Sometimes I question myself when things get out of hand. It's good to hear that I'm not alone!
And I may have missed a video that answers this, but I'd like to know more about the mural near the chicken coop!
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Great, thorough update! Thank you for the honest share about the passionfruit as a covering. Sometimes I question myself when things get out of hand. It's good to hear that I'm not alone!
And I may have missed a video that answers this, but I'd like to know more about the mural near the chicken coop!
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evada4144
Great video!
I highly recommend watercress salad with freshly grated carrots and parmesan. It is my favorite and I am looking forward to the season.
Your epic orchard inspires me, as that is what I saw first. It helped me to go for the most interessting option instead of the save, common one.
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Great video!
I highly recommend watercress salad with freshly grated carrots and parmesan. It is my favorite and I am looking forward to the season.
Your epic orchard inspires me, as that is what I saw first. It helped me to go for the most interessting option instead of the save, common one.
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