You should put some of your raised beds under the barn windows. Plant medium tall flowers in the back and something cascading in the front to give the resemblance of window boxes!
Lovely video Heather! The ornamental shutters and window boxes for the barn addition sounds perfect! Greenhouse bounty is amazing! And so glad my little Margie is feeling better! Pies looked perfect, let us know how they were after you eat one. 💜👍💜 Aunt Beth
1:02 I find if I grow yellow or purple beans/peas it makes harvesting so much easier. Little spots of color in a sea of green are so much easier to find. =)
Your barn addiction reminds me of a milking parlor. Our parlor, when I was growing up was concrete blocks with windows along the side, so your barn brings fond memories for me.❤ I am late getting to finish your video. We have spent the day preparing for the storm. Prayers for you guys and everyone in the path. Let's pray it doesn't get as bad as the forecast!🙏 Stay safe and keep warm!🙏❤🇺🇸
Good Morning, it coming out very nice, I didn't think it looked like a prison until you posted the picture lmfao but you are very creative and I can't wait to see what. you come up with.
Oh, and she could plant something that like to cascade, like nasturtiums or sweet peas, maybe with some Johnny Jump-ups violets? All three will grow pretty much anywhere and I'm pretty sure they are safe, if the goats ever got accidental access.😊
Noooo doesn’t look like a prison, silly! Very nice looking addition! It’s so cold here right now. I can’t stand it. I don’t like leaving the house when it’s this cold. I’ve been known to eat popcorn to avoid going out in the cold!😂 Happy New Year! Looking forward to the goatie babies!❤
Ohhh… please, consider freeze drying one of your beautiful pumpkin pies! I’ve heard it’s scums! I appreciate hearing your and Levi‘s thought process for the bunny barn build! And, thank you for explaining Margie’s touch of tummy trouble! I’m learning so much about goats from you! I still don’t know that I would ever keep them, because I’m scared of how they seem to get sick and don’t pull out of it. I just couldn’t bare to lose an animal like that! For the ‘Prisony’ addition, I would splurge and get some lovely trim around the windows - and, absolutely yes to the plants!!!
We were walking around in t shirts just a few days ago. Woke up to snow and freezing temps today. Like you, I wouldn’t consider it an attic blast compared to a couple years ago, but the drastic swing in temps always have me worried for the animals. The addition is looking great! I need more rabbit room eventually. it’s so hard because you go from busting at the seems with grow outs and breeders, then after the 4-H kiddos get what they want and culling based on performance etc, space isn’t as much of an issue. We’ll see what this year brings!
My first thought was also rhubarb 😂. Comfrey, hellebores, and bleeding hearts also love part/full shade. I would check on toxicity though, if the goats might get access to the area. Ferns and hostas are also groups that do best in full shade. Whatever you choose, enjoy the process! ❤❤
So amazing how one of your pumpkin made all those pies (with eggs and milk and such added)! Brocolli salad looked fabulous, Heather. I don't think the barn extension looks overly prisony lol, add some beds in and a pop of some kind of color and it'll be awesome as a backdrop. Are you going to put in a gutter or some sort of water collection off the overhanging north side edge? So glad that saw works great, I was excited to see Levi was able to use it for the barn project! Maybe some rhubarb and roses, and whatever else might handle shade well. Super excited for upcoming kiddings coming soon, and very glad Margie is doing better. Hopefully this cold front isn't too awful! 💚💚🥚🥧💚
Yes! We won't use all 28 feet for garden space because we will have an IBC tote over there for rain collection for the rabbitry and plants over there :) Thank you SO much for all you do and the support you give! ♥
@@SageandStoneHomestead Very welcome! Someone else mentioned a mural and I had thought it too, just didn't mention it. Maybe do a mural on the white metal areas, with some pretty flowers or nice words or even just a cool pattern, etc. Could be fun activity with the kids and count as art class for homeschooling too? I could totally see some vivid sunflowers/daisies making it really eye catching.
I am thinking lettus since I am in the city and resent paying $3.00 a head for lettus! I thank you for inspiration and encouragement and example. I am on a mission to learn to grow my own food, so your experience helps me back off my perfectionist tendencies and allows me to proceed. I wish you, your extended family and all your followers the Very Best in the New Year. 🎉
When I went to check out they said that it was mislabeled but gave me the deal anyway. It's still a good price at 6.99 or whatever the others are labeled at!
@ I’m ok with $6.99 as well. I want to make a pie or cake for hubby and I to have dessert for the week, so that would be a welcome addition to my pantry🙂
Hydrangeas love the shade...And tell Levi, that you can turn a regular skill saw blade around with the teeth are facing the rear, and it'll cut sheet metal also. Little noisy but it definitely works. Sooooo, When can I come up for some UNSUPERVISED Chloe time? I can come after Sunset any time this weekend. Let me know.
I think it looks like a wonderful expansion to your barn and not "prisony" - just because of the coloration and the even, square windows is why anyone would say it reminds them of that kind of building. But many buildings use a similar utilitarian archetecture in the governement spaces, commercial spaces, and homes/farms. I know there are lots of shade/partial sun loving vegetables, fruits, and flowers but I'm not certain of any toxicity that might be present if the goats nibble or nosh on them. But... American Persimmons, Black or red Raspberries, Blueberries (especially the wild varieties), Currants & Gooseberries, Chervil (herb), Cilantro, Dill, French Tarragon, Ginger, Lovage, Wasabi, Artichokes and Cardoons, Calendula, Nasturtiums, Dianthus, Hostas, Peas, Rhubarb, Solomon's Seal, Spiderwort, Violets... All grow well in full to part shade.
Comfrey would be great to plant but there are spreading and non spreading types, all my animals love it though and you can make salves! The addition looks great, I’m excited for you!
It doesn't look like a prison. I was thinking some paint around the windows to outline them would set them off, maybe green to match the other part of the barn or have the kids help paint flowers or something on it, just to make it a little fun on that side.
I hope to be able to pick up 50 bales that have been saved for me tomorrow. The neighbor I get my round bales from is in the hospital with double pneumonia! Means I'm feeding square bales to my horse and the goats are not "helping" her eat a round bale during the day. At least the "polar vortex" has been pushed back a few days.
Fingers crossed you can get your hay ! I hadn't heard the weather had moved, going to look that up now! It seems like no two weather resources agree on what's happening!
We call the immersion blender a 'vert vert'. Did your oven come with the lower slide out rack or did you guys add that in? That is cool!! LOVE the stacking cooling racks! Those have been on my 'want list' being in a small house that's nice to have. Pies are beautiful! Wonder how slices would freeze dry? Ok so it may look something like a prison BUT what a beautiful backdrop for some raised garden beds or fruit tress/bushes/perennials and/or kid's artwork to change that.
I thought about freeze drying some of it to see how that would be! I want to say I've seen someone do that before. The stacking cooling racks (and the ones that don't stack) were also Christmas gifts and they are amazing, I love them for small spaces! The sliding rack came with the oven when we bought the house, I'm not sure if that was an afterthought for the previous owner or not but it is nice!!
Garden in the greenhouse still looking great. I am not sure if putting organic matter like spent hay would be a good idea for the rabbit barn area, My thinking is it will compost and generate extra heat , the arch nemesis of rabbits. IMO crushed stone be best but just dirt be fine too to build up the floor . Pumpkin pies looked great, I just made pumpkin cheesecake pie a few days ago myself. Happy 2025 to the family and critters.
Oh the rabbits will be up off the ground like they are now and the area isn't going to be fully enclosed. The garage door and east entry will be open on nice days and there is ventilation where the roof attaches to the window wall. They won't overheat. Spent hay is how we built up the barn floor where the goats are :)
We have tried that for YEARS and nobody will deliver chips out here. They "trim trees" by using a giant brush hog on an arm around here, so no chipping done.
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Thank you for sharing. Thoughts and Prayers always. Love and Blessings.
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You should put some of your raised beds under the barn windows. Plant medium tall flowers in the back and something cascading in the front to give the resemblance of window boxes!
By the way, you immediately got me making a pumpkin pie! Great idea. My husband also thanks you!
YAY! haha enjoy!!
Lovely video Heather! The ornamental shutters and window boxes for the barn addition sounds perfect! Greenhouse bounty is amazing! And so glad my little Margie is feeling better! Pies looked perfect, let us know how they were after you eat one. 💜👍💜 Aunt Beth
I thought of you when she got sick!! She's not just my favorite anymore!! ♥
1:02 I find if I grow yellow or purple beans/peas it makes harvesting so much easier. Little spots of color in a sea of green are so much easier to find. =)
I had so much trouble seeing my peas this year. The pods were small and blended in very well. Drove me nuts.
I wasn't thinking prison, I was thinking what an amazing backdrop for shady tolerating plants. That clean, light background is going to be lovely! N
We had the same thoughts! So funny ♥
I can’t believe Tori is almost going to have her babies. So excited. ❤❤❤pies look good. ❤❤❤
Right?! I think she's got a single in there. She's so sweet I can't wait to see her as a mama!
@ hopefully it’s a small baby.
I love your green mixer! It's my favorite color😊
Thanks! @
Your barn addiction reminds me of a milking parlor. Our parlor, when I was growing up was concrete blocks with windows along the side, so your barn brings fond memories for me.❤ I am late getting to finish your video. We have spent the day preparing for the storm. Prayers for you guys and everyone in the path. Let's pray it doesn't get as bad as the forecast!🙏 Stay safe and keep warm!🙏❤🇺🇸
Please stay safe Cindy! We spent the day preparing as well ♥️♥️
Good Morning, it coming out very nice, I didn't think it looked like a prison until you posted the picture lmfao but you are very creative and I can't wait to see what. you come up with.
Shutters and window boxes.
Oh that would be cute!
That's what I was thinking too. Colorful shutters would really help.
Oh, and she could plant something that like to cascade, like nasturtiums or sweet peas, maybe with some Johnny Jump-ups violets? All three will grow pretty much anywhere and I'm pretty sure they are safe, if the goats ever got accidental access.😊
Noooo doesn’t look like a prison, silly! Very nice looking addition! It’s so cold here right now. I can’t stand it. I don’t like leaving the house when it’s this cold. I’ve been known to eat popcorn to avoid going out in the cold!😂 Happy New Year! Looking forward to the goatie babies!❤
LOL you can lie to yourself and say it's a healthy meal full of whole grains?? I can sympathize with that! haha
Does not look like a prison. Not even close. Enjoying the build and can’t wait until you can use it.
Soon!! I'm so excited!
Ohhh… please, consider freeze drying one of your beautiful pumpkin pies! I’ve heard it’s scums!
I appreciate hearing your and Levi‘s thought process for the bunny barn build!
And, thank you for explaining Margie’s touch of tummy trouble! I’m learning so much about goats from you! I still don’t know that I would ever keep them, because I’m scared of how they seem to get sick and don’t pull out of it. I just couldn’t bare to lose an animal like that!
For the ‘Prisony’ addition, I would splurge and get some lovely trim around the windows - and, absolutely yes to the plants!!!
Thank you! Someone else suggested we freeze-dry some pumpkin pie, I feel like we need to soon!
My sister is a true pumpkin pie fanatic so I’m sharing this video with her as well as the seed link. 😂 Thank you! ❤
Happy New Year, Heather and family. You all bring so much joy to us with your vlog. ❤❤❤
I got some seed from Sow True! I cannot wait to grow my own!
I'm glad you got some!!
We were walking around in t shirts just a few days ago. Woke up to snow and freezing temps today. Like you, I wouldn’t consider it an attic blast compared to a couple years ago, but the drastic swing in temps always have me worried for the animals.
The addition is looking great! I need more rabbit room eventually. it’s so hard because you go from busting at the seems with grow outs and breeders, then after the 4-H kiddos get what they want and culling based on performance etc, space isn’t as much of an issue. We’ll see what this year brings!
Barn extension is looking good and all those pies! Happy new year!!
Happy new year!
Amazing new space!!
Thanks!! I'm so excited for it.
My first thought was also rhubarb 😂. Comfrey, hellebores, and bleeding hearts also love part/full shade. I would check on toxicity though, if the goats might get access to the area. Ferns and hostas are also groups that do best in full shade. Whatever you choose, enjoy the process! ❤❤
The goats could get over there if they break out. It's not impossible!
@@SageandStoneHomestead I think rhubarb leaf is poison, no?
@@jenniferr2057yes rhubarb leaves are poison for people and animals...
But Egyptian onions are edible for both and they will tolerate shade🌿💚
So amazing how one of your pumpkin made all those pies (with eggs and milk and such added)! Brocolli salad looked fabulous, Heather. I don't think the barn extension looks overly prisony lol, add some beds in and a pop of some kind of color and it'll be awesome as a backdrop. Are you going to put in a gutter or some sort of water collection off the overhanging north side edge? So glad that saw works great, I was excited to see Levi was able to use it for the barn project! Maybe some rhubarb and roses, and whatever else might handle shade well. Super excited for upcoming kiddings coming soon, and very glad Margie is doing better. Hopefully this cold front isn't too awful! 💚💚🥚🥧💚
Yes! We won't use all 28 feet for garden space because we will have an IBC tote over there for rain collection for the rabbitry and plants over there :) Thank you SO much for all you do and the support you give! ♥
@@SageandStoneHomestead Very welcome! Someone else mentioned a mural and I had thought it too, just didn't mention it. Maybe do a mural on the white metal areas, with some pretty flowers or nice words or even just a cool pattern, etc. Could be fun activity with the kids and count as art class for homeschooling too? I could totally see some vivid sunflowers/daisies making it really eye catching.
We’re gonna have a high of 27 sat with wind and down to 9 at night. So, it’ll feel below zero. I really don’t like cold weather lol!
I can tolerate it temporarily but yeah, not fun!!
We think your new build is fabulous.
If you think it looks prisony...Lol maybe frame out the windows with wood or something.I can't wait for the video of turning into the bunny home!❤
That’s a great idea! Maybe some planter boxes with some shade flowers. Unless the goats can reach it.
I am thinking lettus since I am in the city and resent paying $3.00 a head for lettus!
I thank you for inspiration and encouragement and example. I am on a mission to learn to grow my own food, so your experience helps me back off my perfectionist tendencies and allows me to proceed. I wish you, your extended family and all your followers the Very Best in the New Year. 🎉
Plant some lovely flowers, or if you know someone artistic, have them come in and paint a mural of some kind! Looks great ❤
I think that quite a few different herbs appreciate some shade so if you have had some in mind that you haven’t grown yet see if they would work.
Love the deals at that store! I will be there tomorrow morning!
When I went to check out they said that it was mislabeled but gave me the deal anyway. It's still a good price at 6.99 or whatever the others are labeled at!
@ I’m ok with $6.99 as well. I want to make a pie or cake for hubby and I to have dessert for the week, so that would be a welcome addition to my pantry🙂
@@2HillHomestead Have fun on Saturday!
Happy new year Heather and family. I loved your content on this video. Nice projects. I'm happy for you.
Hydrangeas love the shade...And tell Levi, that you can turn a regular skill saw blade around with the teeth are facing the rear, and it'll cut sheet metal also. Little noisy but it definitely works.
Sooooo, When can I come up for some UNSUPERVISED Chloe time? I can come after Sunset any time this weekend. Let me know.
Chloe is friend, not food - Tater! lol
LOL poor Chloe, she don't want none!! Hahaha
looks like an old fashioned dairy barn.....❤
Yay! I like that way better than a prison lol
Loveeee the new “lock down” unit🤣😂 I think the bunnies will too🥰
Look at those pies!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
I think it looks like a wonderful expansion to your barn and not "prisony" - just because of the coloration and the even, square windows is why anyone would say it reminds them of that kind of building. But many buildings use a similar utilitarian archetecture in the governement spaces, commercial spaces, and homes/farms. I know there are lots of shade/partial sun loving vegetables, fruits, and flowers but I'm not certain of any toxicity that might be present if the goats nibble or nosh on them. But... American Persimmons, Black or red Raspberries, Blueberries (especially the wild varieties), Currants & Gooseberries, Chervil (herb), Cilantro, Dill, French Tarragon, Ginger, Lovage, Wasabi, Artichokes and Cardoons, Calendula, Nasturtiums, Dianthus, Hostas, Peas, Rhubarb, Solomon's Seal, Spiderwort, Violets... All grow well in full to part shade.
Ooh berries is a great idea for over there!!
Broccoli is absolutely beautiful! ❤
Thank you! It's delicious too :) 🥦
Looks great!
L O L I didn’t think it looked like a present to you said it looked like a prison and showed me a picture that is 😂
LOL!!!
Comfrey would be great to plant but there are spreading and non spreading types, all my animals love it though and you can make salves! The addition looks great, I’m excited for you!
It doesn't look like a prison. I was thinking some paint around the windows to outline them would set them off, maybe green to match the other part of the barn or have the kids help paint flowers or something on it, just to make it a little fun on that side.
Now I have to try pumpkin pie in a graham cracker pie crust. I think it sounds good.
Foil on edges of crust.
Ah yes, great idea!
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Maybe it looks a little prisony :P Some color could help I think, but it's looking good :D
I hope Margie feels better!
Marge is all better! Thank you so much ♥ I am hoping some color and maybe some hanging baskets of flowers help the prison look haha
I hope to be able to pick up 50 bales that have been saved for me tomorrow. The neighbor I get my round bales from is in the hospital with double pneumonia! Means I'm feeding square bales to my horse and the goats are not "helping" her eat a round bale during the day. At least the "polar vortex" has been pushed back a few days.
Fingers crossed you can get your hay ! I hadn't heard the weather had moved, going to look that up now! It seems like no two weather resources agree on what's happening!
@@SageandStoneHomestead For sure! There's no real knowing till it actually happens. My biggest concern is that of ice (freezing rain).
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We call the immersion blender a 'vert vert'. Did your oven come with the lower slide out rack or did you guys add that in? That is cool!! LOVE the stacking cooling racks! Those have been on my 'want list' being in a small house that's nice to have. Pies are beautiful! Wonder how slices would freeze dry? Ok so it may look something like a prison BUT what a beautiful backdrop for some raised garden beds or fruit tress/bushes/perennials and/or kid's artwork to change that.
I thought about freeze drying some of it to see how that would be! I want to say I've seen someone do that before. The stacking cooling racks (and the ones that don't stack) were also Christmas gifts and they are amazing, I love them for small spaces! The sliding rack came with the oven when we bought the house, I'm not sure if that was an afterthought for the previous owner or not but it is nice!!
You can make your own evaporated milk.
Climbing clematis and passiflora will soften the edges😊
Remember I had a doe go 165 days. Some of them love to keep us guessing
Yes indeed! I had a couple Nigerians that consistently went a week over! Crazies!
What brand of vacuum sealer do you use? I have tried a few different kinds and they just don’t work well.
I have a Weston! It's really nice and has a bag cutter and date stamper
Garden in the greenhouse still looking great. I am not sure if putting organic matter like spent hay would be a good idea for the rabbit barn area, My thinking is it will compost and generate extra heat , the arch nemesis of rabbits. IMO crushed stone be best but just dirt be fine too to build up the floor . Pumpkin pies looked great, I just made pumpkin cheesecake pie a few days ago myself. Happy 2025 to the family and critters.
Oh the rabbits will be up off the ground like they are now and the area isn't going to be fully enclosed. The garage door and east entry will be open on nice days and there is ventilation where the roof attaches to the window wall.
They won't overheat. Spent hay is how we built up the barn floor where the goats are :)
We should ALL be lucky enough to have a prison like that! It's great! And it will be very functional!
LOL Thanks!!
You. And paint something cute on the 'prison' wall.
Find someone who trim trees and get some wood chips don't cost anything
We have tried that for YEARS and nobody will deliver chips out here. They "trim trees" by using a giant brush hog on an arm around here, so no chipping done.
Sorry stay after them
Thank you!! We will keep trying!
To put in in your rabbits barn