An Overview Of My Homestead After 4 Years (Before & After)
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Thanks! Do you also run rain water for your house or city water?
I appreciate that you guys not only highlight all your successes but also your failures (ie your berries). As gardeners, we learn and get better just as much and even more so from our failures than our successes!
Xeriscaping is a cool way to go if you want to get rid of your Bermuda patch (lawn). I got rid of all of my grass in my front yard and planted drought tolerant native flowering plants to attract more beneficial insects to my yard/garden. I'm in San Antonio, TX and with our HOT summers my water bill was astronomical trying to keep my lawn looking green. My salvias, desert mallow, and various other plants are now huge and thriving. I also threw in some wildflower seeds a few years back and they keep coming back every spring. I wish we could attach pictures, along with my veggie garden, it's one of my proud accomplishments.
Good for you! I would do the same if I wasn't renting. Leander, TX.
Really don't understand the obsession with the lawns. Things that just work like xeriscaping is underrated.
@@gcc2313 Since I've transformed my yard, I don't either. It's virtually maintenance free and cut my water bill in half. I encourage everyone I know to make the change, but unfortunately, some HOAs won't allow residents to have anything other than green grass. It's so wasteful, and unreasonable.
What about turning Bermuda City into Berry Central? You could plant blueberries as a hedge along the front fence and then add in some strawberries, etc
I agree. I think this is a great idea. He is just missing berries and nuts.
Another seconding a berry and nut patch. Personally, as an Aussie macadamia nuts are the best and I'm guessing they'd thrive in the San Diego climate
I have diagnosed OCD, and the degree of exactitude of how perfectly lined up your dragonfruit/trellis' gave me literal chills and my heart rate lowered.
I love the way you guys start off your videos together with the laugh. Legitimately makes me chuckle every time 😂
You sound so proud of your accomplishments. Even your little hermit matches your pride. You’ve both done so much and taught many of us along the way. 🎉🎉
Love how the “floating tank” still made it after the pond pro said no it just a cleaning problem not worth it 😂
I noticed that too!
Ok, wait a second. You’re just going to casually mention that you were filming a show for magnolia network…and then leave us hanging. What happened!? Did they release the show or did it not work out? Tell me everything.
Right? Holding out on us, Kev!
yes fill us in
Search "home grown magnolia network" on google if it exists I'm sure you'll find it.
Edit: looks like they went with someone named Jamila Norman.
It's probably for a new gardening based sitcom called Chah-ma-mee-laaayyy starring Eric and Hermit the Frog 🐸.
WTH? And…… I ve been watching for years and just now hearing this?
I always like a small patch of grass - it's cooling and gives the eye someplace to rest because there's so much eye candy there. Get rid of the Bermuda and plant buffalo grass. My understanding is that it's native to the SW US and uses 1/4 of the water traditional lawn grasses use. I like others' ideas of planting berries along the front fence and to put a picnic table or some such in the middle of the grass. A cool place to sit with friends and enjoy the views of the orchard, dragon alley, and your raised planters.
It would be cool to see bermuda city turned into a native garden like Jacques created.
Yes!
I agree; I would love to see a drought tolerant Epic Native Garden.
Great idea!
I would plant different colored roses and flowers along the fence in the front yard. That way everyone who drives by can see something beautiful. Then put a few raised beds in to grow some veggies. I would add colorful things to the front yard. Some sunflowers and an ice plant. It has pretty purple flowers and is low maintenance.
I would like to see you using up 'Bermuda city' before even thinking about an 'Epic Acres'! There are SO many subtropical species you could plant there, think white sapote, black sapote, green sapote, guavas, feijoas, jaboticabas, oak-leaf papayas, babaco and the like.
I have watched you since you have been in the small patio garden and this is incredible man! I found a ton of botanical interests seeds in California when I was out for my brothers wedding and my wife wanted seeds. I was on the fence until I saw your brand and I said LETS GOOOO! Bought probably 75-100 dollars worth of seed and im about to start planting my garden in my new Florida home! Thank you for bein you and just being an incredible human being! As a teacher I have used your videos to teach multiple different lessons! Keep on growin man!
That rose trellis looks so good 🌹
love when Jacque and yourself are filmed together - was interesting, especially the gray water system. thank you for sharing
Bermuda grass is my nemesis. It’s creeps through stolons and rhizomes. I would love to see you turn that area into native grass and wildflowers or anything other than lawn. It’s just so much of a pain to maintain. I’m sure someone has more creative ideas too for that area. If I didn’t have an HOA I wouldn’t have grass at all. I’m trying to slowly I eradicate Bermudagrass in my yard. Tenacity will kill it or unfortunately glyphosate which I know is not good for the environment but I haven’t been able to find anything organic that can kill it. If you do get rid of it organically please do a video about how you do it!!! It’s so invasive getting into my flower beds and it even grows right through woven weed barrier. 🤦🏼♀️
I’d love to see another video on how you do the irrigation for your raised beds. My garden is growing and I really need to get that set up.
I started watching you when you were at the old house and I was hooked, I'm SO proud of everything you and your team have accomplished and built, it's all amazing!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Planting fruit trees quickly becomes addictive 😊 11:37
Can't believe it has been 4 years already! I am surprised you didn't mention when you grew that big Daddy cabbage in the front garden!
I do like how you have used the iron circular archway. Remember when you had the big chair and the archway where the pond is now, didn't you have a sign that said Epic Gardening?
One thing i noticed that you need in the garden is a coconut tree.
Will you be doing another 30 day challenge again soon?
Beautiful Property 💚The transformation is amazing and what a blessing to have fruit trees!! Lovely
That works for peaches. Did that when I moved an established peach that needed to move. Had. Lot of root damage into a full sun hot area so when it got ugly I just cut everything off and came back. The good thing is you have a nice thick starting stem so it bounces back quick.
"Greenhouse unlocked" Giggling at the Stardew reference. Having watched your entire homestead journey over the last month or so as I start to work on my own, this is really great. I still love the chickens and the coop. I hope I can get some of my own in a few years. I lost 10 years of work to a house fire. As I start over in this new space, it is heartening to see how things have improved and changed from year to year. Patience is sometimes hard. Gardening is painting with time, seriously.
if u want to plant more trees at the epic orchard, have u thought of any nut trees? i think it would be a really cool addition to the homestead because it's another source of protein from your garden 😁
Looks fantastic. I’d like to see the bagged soil experiment done with added nutrients as we all do when we plant using these soils. I always add granular and liquid fertilizers. That way we could see how they work as a basic soil.
It's been 4 years!!!!! I was watching you move in!
Thanks for another great tour! Loved seeing the progression/changes over the years!
I've been following your channel since the beginning, and you've done an amazing transformation!! 😊
Have you thought about just putting some perennial plants in front of the fence in the front yard? You could plant Astilbe.
Good idea!
Maybe not Astilbe, though...it hates to dry out and probably won't do well in 10b San Diego. 🥵
You two are some of the best gardening teachers I know. Here's an idea for the front "lawn". Turn it into a teaching area for local school kids to visit.
I believe they will love getting their hands in the soil, learn to grow their own veggies and in turn, get the kids to eat healthier. At my last home I lived in, it was a concrete jungle. I managed to set up raised beds and two plastic green houses. I grew so much fruit and veg. The local kids always hung around me when I was tending to my garden. They loved asking all sorts of questions and trying the fruit and veg. I even got some of the kids to grow their own sunflowers in pots. I don't know what I enjoyed the most, growing all my own produce or seeing the enthusiasm on the kids faces when they planted their very first seed and watch it grow into a beautiful flower.
It's so beautiful! A lot of hard work and experiments along the way which have been great to watch and learn from. The epic dream homestead :)
7:45 alignment scratches THE itch, ahhhhhhh nice. Love this update video, thanks for sharing!
I started following you waaaay back when you did the 30 day living off of what you could grow, forage or I think hunt. You looked like you were going to waste away to nothing by the end but I was cheering for you.
I've been waiting for this before & after update!!!!
You can put in flower beds in the Bermuda area to support polinators and your fruit trees :D
Ive always pictured the orchard in the back. Thank you for the walk down memory lane!
You should put in a few rows of grapevine where you have the Bermuda, they go very well together.
Are there kids in your neighbourhood? You could turn that patch of weeds in the front yard into a children's garden for the local kids. Children love making things grow and I've found it's one of the easiest ways to get them to eat veggies. Just a thought.
Tell us about the painted mural in the back. it adds so much to your yard.
I absolutely love your irrigation system. Must think how to do it in my garden
Amazing progress! My favorite addition is the pond and the greenhouse.
What a story - thanks for sharing the lessons learned.
That Front Lawn might make a good area for bees of you can keep them in your area
I remember the grow bag city
adjacent to the old shed! Gosh, the property has come so far! This was a great historical view of all the work involved. Thanks!
This is crazy to me because I basically started watching your channel right when you bought the new property. I can't even believe it's been four years! It sure has come a long way! I completely understand the notion that the work in the garden is never really done, but you've got to feel pretty good about where it is right now!
Nice to see your house grow. Was watching your indoor plant care guides then to your gardening videos.
Def need some more palms and tropical looking plants all around but especially near the pond IMO
Love your water management system, guys. Really cool. You both should be proud of your accomplishments.
Big outdoor kitchen and gathering place for the empty area!!
Not sure about the berry. But the radiating/ retaining heat from the wall may be a factor.
SUPER! Well done, Kevin. Well done, guys. I feel proud of you
That "bermuda lawn" area could be a decent area to implement some native shurbs/plants
Love it! You are creating such a gorgeous, productive space! Thanks for sharing the journey with us!
only this to add... Companion planting in your tomatoes and peppers. Asylum,marigolds and maybe some snaps.. Creates a very beautiful look smell and a fullness. From South Lake Tahoe. Need lush man..
You should use the Bermuda patch to test out different alternative lawn and wildflower mixes!
Peach ice cream! Yum‼️‼️‼️💜. I like that long painted wall over the way. It goes with the gardens. Let Bermuda City be wild flowers…au natural, if you please, no mowing. Colors & variety would be AWESOME ‼️
great video, Ive been watching for a long time, alway wanted to knoiw how much space you had to plant in. And when you got chickens, about the same time I did, it was fun to watch.
I saw that big ol banana in the back at the end of the video and for a second I was impressed, and then I realized it was BEHIND the mural wall lol. Well, Kevin’s will get there someday. 😂
This was an amazing tour!❤
Wondering if you host at all? If so, maybe the Bermuda area becomes a sizable dining, fire pit, pizza oven, etc gathering area.
you should make the rose trellis thing a tunnel with other trellises
Feels like you bought the house yesterday ❤
Cool update everything is beautiful what a magical place very peaceful living space! My friend out that way has an olive tree... It's pretty big. Maybe the berries would do better with a little shade? Idk
I remember when you moved into this house during the pandemic, and have enjoyed it grow. I can't believe how much has grown! I'm so proud of you!! 🎉 P.S. did anything happen to the Magnolia project?
cornfield where the Bermuda grass is!
Tell me why my favorite part of the video is Kevin saying "A little snackie" to Jacques hahahaah love their rapport!
Really looking forward to a berries guide :] and please talk about companions to all the berries :]
Would love to see you reel mowing that bermuda
Chip and Joanna Gaines!!! Love them! ❤ and love you both too! ❤
What an amazing journey. I need to do something similar. Thanks for sharing.
Livin’ the dream✨
I am experiencing major garden envy!
Our lawns in PR are mostly Bermuda I believe. I'm not a fan, but if you want a lawn where I live you don't have a lot of options.
Great tour Kevin you’ve come so far 🎉
Get a Pakistani Mulberry! Amazing fruit! Brings in birds, and great to plant further from the house.
Your place is massive i love it. Wish i could have fruit trees. I live in Alberta were it's zone 3 so i can't have to much fruit trees.
You should put a bunch of different types of grass in the corner
You two are amazing 🤩👵🏻👩🌾❣️
Wildflower patch to replace the Bermuda
Hey Eric, thanks for the vid!
What happened with the TV show? Did it ever air? Love the magnolia network 🌱
Paint the top of the dragon fruit stands!
Suggestion for Bermuda city - native plant area
Rufio is an amazing name for a chicken… great movie ❤
four years!!!!!!!!
You should do epic bonsai
you need a copse of tall fast-growing trees to block that blue barn-lookin house next door. cypress or something maybe.
Some other fruit trees you should try are sapodilla, starfruit and Pomme cythere
Would it be possible to sow a shit ton of wildflowers and other natives in your Bermuda square? It might turn into an awesome meadow. Any gardeners in your neighborhood might get mad though, because all the pollinators will be hanging out at your place.
Can I buy corners to make the planter like you did for the dragonfruits?! Please please?!
Who painted the mural? It's absolutely beautiful!!
Wait! I just found your channel after the epic pond tours, i came over from garden answer.
Question, what do you do with passion fruit???
That stuff is a weed here. $4 a fruit!?! 😮I feed it to my pigs. 🤦♀️
I need to know more about what to do with it.
I don’t hate many plants/weeds but I really hate Bermudan so much. 😅
How the heck did you get the clean area with all the Bermuda grass? I want to get rid of most of my "lawn" which is mostly Bermuda and put in gardens like Laura and Aaron but man that stuff just moves in when it gets hot!
Your front "dead space" would make a great produce stand for all you excess, should zoning laws allow. I know you donate some of it, or the next corn maze lol.
Good call!
I am terrified of wasps, and I bought some of those perfume breeze roses, and I cannot for the life of me decide where to plant them. I don't know if it would be okay to put them near a sitting area because of the wasps. They will literally steal your food...they love hamburger.
you can spray down the bermuda with Fusilade II. It works best in conjunction with full strength no selective round up(Glyphosate) but you can also just spray it by itself if you worried about overspraying crops you want to not harm. It acts by absorbing into the foliage so watering the bermuda for about a week thoroughly and getting it to green up and start putting out growth/seed heads before you spray is recommended.
I don't know WHY, but YT consistently tanks the quality of your videos and I have to download them to see what you're talking about. That's not that hard for me, but it's weird.
Is a gray water system allowed in your city? Did you need a permit? What kind of laundry detergent do you use that allows you to use that water on your vegetables?