As a retired landscape designer, passionate gardener and food preservationist, I'm looking forward to watching your landscape changes and end results. Woo Hoo!
Vickie, you should make some TH-cam videos taking people through the design process. I would love to hire a designer and have people work it but unfortunately I don't have the money right now and I don't know if and when this will happen! Thanks!
No one can fault ya'll for removing "junk" trees to replace them with pretty trees and fruit trees! Consider putting the chicken coop in the old garden area, close to the house to gather eggs and give them garden scraps. It can become a great-looking area with a more permanent pretty coop to complement your new landscape. Since it is in the phase 2 area it will give you time to plan it and buy a coop or build a pretty trimmed-out and painted to pop or blend in coop! I can't wait to watch your gardens go in!
I just thought of an idea. That smaller (I think to the left when you exit your kitchen door) area where you have already established strawberry plants, you could doll it up, leave some strawberries there, add some raspberry plants so the kids can go in and pick some themselves. Excellent way to teach how to care for, respect, and learn about when they’re ready to pick. Even some more hardy herbs like basil, cilantro and oregano would be excellent. I just know when my kids were little they absolutely loved picking berries and herbs and bringing them into me in their own baskets (and it kept them from wandering in my larger garden). They would check the bushes and talk to each other and their conversations with each other about wondering if they were ready to pick, what color they should be, how long it took to produce more bounty, etc. were priceless lol. Just a thought ❤
Maybe plant some black/re currant and blueberries for starters. I too loved picking berries as a child and I loved the raspberry bush in our garden, because it produces the most fruit, but my hands were always scratched from the thorns(or get varieties without thorns maybe)😅
I wonder how blueberry bushes do in the Northwest? There’s just so much that you can do with blueberries, that I’d definitely plant those over some other really seedy berries, but I’m excited to see what they decide on.:))
Not a homesteader or gardener. Actually live in a suburban neighborhood, but I came across your channel and had to subscribe. Your sweet and gentle spirit is such a blessing among all of the social media noise I come across. Praying continued blessings for you, your family, your business endeavors, and your homestead.
If you watch earlier episodes Becky first started in a small house with only pot plants. She bought local produce and preserved first by freezing and then water bathing.
Becky and Josh are just the sweetest couple. So thoughtful and kind. Not only to others but especially to each other ❤️❤️🤗🤗🙏🙏. I just love them! Welcome to all of their " Friends" . God bless 🙏🙏
My 2 yr old daughter heard your voice and sprinted across the room, “watch Becky?!” You and Ms Rachel are the only two people she will actually sit and watch. It makes my heart so happy.
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You made a great call on those trees! I'm sorry you're having to explain your decisions. YOU pay your mortgage and it is your call. This is YOUR dream. Make it all you want it to be! You're very conscientious on preserving the environment...you show us all the time. Be confident and happy with your decisions! Removing those trees was a good call. I can't believe how open it is and the view you have!!! Awesome. Come early Spring...I'll be weeding through my overgrown weeds that look like trees in my backyard. Love it! Not everything works! I wish I were your neighbor lol. I'm in Ohio... Sigh...
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Here's an idea Becky. Have a wood chipper there and wood chip all of your wood and use it for some of the beds of your garden and compose site. It will help you save money & has many benefits ❤️
I love my chipper, even though it's small. It's a bit labour intensive but makes use of what would be waste! There's a sawmill in my nearest town, so getting woodchip would not be an issue, but it's so good to have the waste cleared and used as mulch. I use it right away usually
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The old metal fencing can also be made into tomato cages or a trellis. That's what my elderly neighbor does. He made some for me from a roll of old fencing he had in his junk pile. He's an old farmer so he saves everything just in case.
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So much respect to you for censoring and protecting your child. Congrats on Baby Acre and the start to your epic new homestead! I'm so excited to watch it transform.
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(hugs) to you too! There is feet of snow on the ground right now in SE South Dakota. I am also going to cry, literally, when it melts and I get to get my hands in the dirt. We are all Becky lol.
You’ve inspired me to get a professional tree service to come take care of a few trees that have been worrying us for a long time. I love that you protect baby Acre’s privacy and that your channel is still focused on sharing your thought process for your dreams and your projects.
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So excited for your plans! Thanks for taking me along for the ride. I’m am a 62 year old Mema and have only started gardening and raising chickens in the last 3 years on our 12 acre homestead. You are teaching this old lady so much! Thank you!❤
We only have in common that I am also a 62 (in Dec.) yr old grandma. I commend you, you are living it!! Better a bit late than never. I have a small house and a few potted plants. I say "good for you!"
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As someone who is married to a landscaper and is going through a process of landscaping our personal yard, I know your excitement. It's awesome that you are documenting your journey! 😁😁
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What a eventful year you have had! So many blessings. your beautiful home and property, your sweet hard working husband and now a precious baby to share it all with. Thanks for taking us all along for the ride.
Have you considered having an herb greenstalk near your kitchen entrance door so you can grab fresh herbs. They are super easy to fill fully with various herbs (even multiple varieties of one herb)
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Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤
It would be great to replant at least one of the Laurus nobilis (bay laurel) trees that were cut down once the plans are set more firmly. Fresh clean grown bay leaves from one's own tree and like other spices fresh bay is so much better than dried. They make great gifts and decorations, you never have to buy them again and you can use them to trade with other gardeners.
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Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤
I cannot imagine having not lived there one year BEFORE big changes 😮😮😮 experience all the seasons, lighting, water, ground absorption, to see what truly living there each season… there was likely a reason for certain trees/landscaping (privacy/lighting/shade/etc.
I’m behind on your videos, but saw this one and had to watch it. You have a gorgeous property. What a blessing! I can’t wait to see your progress. This year we’ll start our first garden ever so I’m excited with you. Congratulations again on your baby and new journey!
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Cooking and Sharing are definitely your “love languages”. How thoughtful to share your homemade Snickerdoodles. I’ve been patiently waiting to see the garden going, from the start! You have undertaken big plans and I expect your channel will grow.
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Don't forget a road or pathway from the garden to your basement. You will need it for your fall harvest of potatoes, cabbage, squash, etc. Just backup your sidecar and unload. Can't wait to see the progress.
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I was feeling low today and did exactly that. Made plans for garden projects to be done soon. Ordered some things I need to start. Planned what food to grow. It’s picked me right up! You are so right.😊
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You bought the property for so many reasons but the view is so important to you. I admire the way you've taken this home and made all of the decisions that make it perfect for you. You'll be here for a long time. Getting all of these projects done right away allows for setting up your family routine.
I agree Becky, those trees needed to go. Your yard needs to be what makes you and Josh happy. I can’t wait to see what everything looks like come spring! ❤️
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I almost cried when you did, I can just feel it, you've been through such challenging times with the move and newborn, you're still positive and optimistic and hard working which amazes me! You have been a constant inspiration for me lately, from wanting to live out my gardening and TH-cam dreams. You inspired me to create my own channel where I will be sharing my homestead but right now we're at the building stage of the house. Thank you for blessing my days and bringing me joy and comfort. You truly feel like a best friend ❤
I did feel very sad when I saw all the trees being cut down. I understand why you did it though and I am sure the new trees you plant will be wonderful. I almost cried when you started to get emotional about the sun and being outside. I can't wait to see how the garden progresses. Also, those chickens are so darn cute!!! I saw the eggs on instagram! Woah! haha. They are such good girls.
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I think when you have trees on your property you own them good stewardship, sometimes pruning, other times cutting down and then replanting. Loving to see the progress and your excitement
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We bought 15 1/2 acres here in the middle of Iowa because of all of the trees. The previous owners absolutely did not take care of the property! They did not mow the lawn for 2 years! We lived in the house for 4 years then built a new one. We enjoyed the wooded area immensely! Unfortunately, we had the Emerald Ash Bore came through and wiped us out! 100’s of trees gone. We are planting more trees indigenous to our area but the deer eat them so it takes more money and time than we have. In two years we are having our 20 th wedding anniversary renewal here on our property. I need to start this summer getting more of the dead trees out and just cleaned up more. Then I need to hire a landscaper also! So, long story short, I hear you!
You should think about making a row of fruit trees at that lower fence line. In 15 years who knows what will be in your neighbor's fields (condos? YIKES... maybe) and those trees will block whatever happens in the future while still keeping your view. You could fill them out with a permiculture style guild of berry bushes and longer term perennials that will only get better with time.
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Becky, "Laurel Tree"?? As in Bay Laurel?? Save some of those leaves, if that's what they are... Oh goodness Bay leaves are so very good in all sorts of recipes, canning spice, and even to keep bugs out of your pantry.
Oh my goodness, that was an awesome video! I am so excited for you, Becky! Thank you for taking us along on the journey and showing us everything and being so thorough! You were so precious when you were outside with the sun on your face you just radiated joy! Let the fun begin❤
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Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
In the South, we call that MESSY tree a Sweet Gum Tree, and we have a few on our property, and I amen exactly what you say about them. They are useless and very hard on your lawnmowers with those crazy, little balls everywhere in the yard. I’m excited about your garden and landscape projects. I’m glad you are letting us tag along with you.
I live a couple hours south from Becky. The sweet gum trees are terrible. The city here in Eugene decided🤪 to plant them in the side walk strips. So now we have heaving side walks all over town. My sister just had 2 removed from her front yard. They couldn’t even mow around them because the roots were so high. They really are messy too. I have a friend who was a home health nurse and he accidentally got one under his foot and rolled, then fell flat on his back on the sidewalk. He now walks with a cane. So glad that they are tearing them out.
I agree with everything you have said about Sweet Gum trees. I have a big one in an undeveloped area of my property. One good thing I will say about mine is that it is stunning in the fall with leaves that vary from bright yellow to deep purple. I’m glad mine is where it doesn’t creat a problem.
I’m from the south too. When I was a kid, we’d get the gum balls and spray paint them at Christmas time for ornaments. They’re very cute covered in glitter. But I wouldn’t want one next to my house. Our woods and country lanes are covered with them.
Sweet gums are not totally useless. They are good host plants for Luna Moths. Also, our goats ♡love ♡the leaves! The leaves turn color in the fall, even in Florida where not a lot of trees give good fall color.
I liked those trees surrounding your house. I’m sure they would have blocked your house from extreme winds, rain, sun and would have regulated the temperature and would have protected the house. They looked purposefully planted there.
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Becky you are so sweet. I’ve been appreciating your videos for the past year. I love to see your excitement on this project. You have my heart girl! May God continue to bless you sweetheart
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This is so exciting for you. It would've been nice if they could've had a chipper to chip up all the trees and shrubs for mulch for later. How wonderful to have a clean slate : ).
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I'm a tree lover too but sometimes they have to come down, especially if they are established before you move in. Sadly one fall I did not cut down 2 trees, they grew enormous by the summer and shaded my garden for most of the day. This is your new home so whatever will work best for your needs is what you Have to do for the long run xx
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Can't wait to see the whole transformation. I am really surprised you didn't have them chip all the trees and bushes you had taken down. It would have been great for starting a compost or a chicken run for your girls to scratch into the new wood chips. Line the garden beds with wood chip as well. We took down 16 huge trees and kept all the chips from it and in 2 years it has pretty much completely turned to beautiful dirt.
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Don’t let anyone tell you how to design your land. Sure you can consider suggestions. Remember YOU KNOW what’s best for you and yours and YOU KNOW how to consider through all the things! You’ve got a great supportof friends and family and with that YOU ALWAYS KNOW! 💜
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Coming from the desert, cutting down trees hurts me yet replacing trashy trees with let’s say, fruit trees, is a great choice. I’m in the same process of choosing a home then proceeding as you are. Designing our yard is our future too.
I don't understand why you didn't have the landscapers save some of the tree logs for you to have for your fireplace. That would have helped with your woodpile supply cost. So you can have heat when the power goes out.
Becky, hearing your process picking out the frozen dinner made me warm. You are such a thoughtful and loving person caring for your family and putting love into the food you serve. Thank you for all the inspiration
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Becky, I loved the fact that you fed the landscapers. We had builders one summer at our house when I was a teenager. I would make things for them all the time. It feels so good to say thank you with food. You have such a good heart!
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Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
Everything looks great so far! I’m beyond excited for you Becky. I can’t wait to see the progress on the garden, please post updates so we can see how it turns out!
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Yes! The plann looks so promising! It's gonna be great to see the new garden come together ☺️ and eventually the green house ?? 😱 I'm so happy for you!!
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
No worries about taking out trees on your own property. These tree were not suiting your needs, but they can still be useful as a recycled product! You are going to put more trees in so the benefit to the earth and you will still be fulfilled. I know you basically said this. All this to validate you and to show you support for your decisions!!
I'm so glad you are going to hire the hard yard work part! So excited for you all! It will be AMAZING! I'm with you, I'm so ready for SPRING! GETTING EVERYTHING READY TO START MY SEEDS! Love the mountain view with the tree gone, we know you will plant way more than you take out! One thing we know is Becky will plant plenty! Your girls are so pretty! Them talking to you is so cute!
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We bought our property for the view also. Nice rolling hills like yours. Didn’t take long before the trees in the distance grew and blocked the view. Enjoy it while you can. It is absolutely beautiful. everybody hating on sweet gum trees. I love mine. It makes beautiful colors in the fall. I just pick the balls up and toss them in the yard along the driveway and sidewalk using them as a mulch.
I am so excited for you Becky!! I love to watch your videos and I think we can all see how big baby Acre is getting by his lil foot poking out of ur wrap. If I could have a do over on life this is the type of life I'd live. 💓 Im so excited for the new garden!! That's how I found you was a picture of your 2021 harvest.
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Wow those landscapers are making progress! I wish you could really know what a positive affect you have on my life and I'm betting all of your viewers. Thanks for bringing us along, this is so exciting!
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
Becky we just had three big trees removed and one tree trimmed way back. It was so stressful and it sure changed the yard and garden. Plus we now have a view we never knew was there. The sunlight is amazing.
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
I’m really excited for you Becky, also that baby A is going to grow up learning, knowing and growing his own food and having a healthy relationship with all types of food because of that, something not many children get the privilege of doing. I don’t think there’s anything better than watching a small person getting their hands in the earth, getting mucky to them have a healthy dinner a nice warm bath and into a nice warm bed where you know they’ll sleep well. It’s all we really want for our children isn’t it to enable our world to be a better place for them than when we started. Love to you and Josh and hugs for baby A xx
I am really excited to follow along with your gardening and landscaping transformation! We have been working on landscaping and building our garden spaces at our new house too, so this is right in line with our current season of life as well. -Cara
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
You're making your house and property so lovely. We had to take out 5 trees in my backyard but replaced them with beautiful blooming trees that stay smaller. Keep up the good work.
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
Love the fact that you are able to give the workers a treat :) I have always tried to do the same and I know its so appreciated - glenda YOUR GOING TO LOVE HOW YOUR VIEW OPENS UP
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
I am certifying in Permaculture Design so I can either do consulting or design work for them to DIY or both for people all over for their homes or yards to create sustainable closed loop systems for their property or even a veggie garden with some rain catchment or an orchard. I love that you showed people there are people out there to help!
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
I LOVE that you are babywearing!!! I know you are SUPER new to it! I would love to help you out with some tips that will help to make your baby more secure and you more comfortable! I weave babywraps for a living myself, so I’m pretty well versed in safety and comfort protocols!
This is so exciting! I love watching garden/landscape transformation shows, and yours is going to be epic! I always feel so inspired after seeing all the things you accomplish, I have tried so many new things after watching you, from planting herbs to baking bread…you spread a lot of joy here on the internet.❤
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
Becky, you may already have plans to do this, but if possible, you may want to go ahead and raise the height of your beds now, since as you grow older bending and kneeling to weed is such a hassle. Also, landscape fabric and wire (to prevent voles and moles from digging your beds or directly into your soil and eating your food) would be so helpful for you.
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I absolutely love seeing you wearing your baby! Quick tip though - you want his head close enough to kiss so that you can monitor him and his breathing better. Stretchy wraps can be put on much tighter then you think at first and that will help keep him from sagging down. So boost him up quite a bit, wrap up tighter and keep carrying! Also, with him higher and tighter you will feel more comfortable not holding him because he'll be properly supported. That said, when I wore my tiny babies I almost always had a hand on them too. So I suspect you will as well, but you won't do it from feeling like you need to support him or keep him from sliding around, but more because you just want to touch him. Former babywearing educator here - babywearing was so valuable to my life and I want to encourage safe and comfortable wearing so you feel good to keep on wearing! I cannot wait to see what you do with your garden and yard. A number of homesteaders I follow have moved recently and I've been loving the starting from scratch process and how each family and property choose different things
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I am getting excited for all of you. Exciting times ahead, picturing your son, the dogs and chickens running around while you and your husband are in the garden 😀 😉
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The fact that you guys are already planning your garden is so bitter sweet for me. It's amazing to see all the dedication and work you've put into your home and I hope you guys all the best for this spring and summer. Happy 2023!
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Ahh Becky that landscaping looks great! I know it'll look worse before it gets better! But it'll be so fun & beautiful to watch the process! Thanks for taking us on the road with you! I can't wait for when it's all done! ♥️☺️🫂🎉
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As a retired landscape designer, passionate gardener and food preservationist, I'm looking forward to watching your landscape changes and end results. Woo Hoo!
Me too! God bless you
Me too. I wish I could fast forward. Lol. So fun!
Vickie, you should make some TH-cam videos taking people through the design process. I would love to hire a designer and have people work it but unfortunately I don't have the money right now and I don't know if and when this will happen! Thanks!
So excited for you guys
@vickie do you provide consulting services online ??
No one can fault ya'll for removing "junk" trees to replace them with pretty trees and fruit trees! Consider putting the chicken coop in the old garden area, close to the house to gather eggs and give them garden scraps. It can become a great-looking area with a more permanent pretty coop to complement your new landscape. Since it is in the phase 2 area it will give you time to plan it and buy a coop or build a pretty trimmed-out and painted to pop or blend in coop! I can't wait to watch your gardens go in!
I just thought of an idea. That smaller (I think to the left when you exit your kitchen door) area where you have already established strawberry plants, you could doll it up, leave some strawberries there, add some raspberry plants so the kids can go in and pick some themselves. Excellent way to teach how to care for, respect, and learn about when they’re ready to pick. Even some more hardy herbs like basil, cilantro and oregano would be excellent. I just know when my kids were little they absolutely loved picking berries and herbs and bringing them into me in their own baskets (and it kept them from wandering in my larger garden). They would check the bushes and talk to each other and their conversations with each other about wondering if they were ready to pick, what color they should be, how long it took to produce more bounty, etc. were priceless lol. Just a thought ❤
So cute!! I love this for your babies and for Baby Acre!
You guys have some really neat ideas. I love projects! It is going to be so much fun to watch. Blessings!
Maybe plant some black/re currant and blueberries for starters. I too loved picking berries as a child and I loved the raspberry bush in our garden, because it produces the most fruit, but my hands were always scratched from the thorns(or get varieties without thorns maybe)😅
I wonder how blueberry bushes do in the Northwest? There’s just so much that you can do with blueberries, that I’d definitely plant those over some other really seedy berries, but I’m excited to see what they decide on.:))
Blackberries grow wild in the pnw
Not a homesteader or gardener. Actually live in a suburban neighborhood, but I came across your channel and had to subscribe. Your sweet and gentle spirit is such a blessing among all of the social media noise I come across. Praying continued blessings for you, your family, your business endeavors, and your homestead.
If you watch earlier episodes Becky first started in a small house with only pot plants. She bought local produce and preserved first by freezing and then water bathing.
Wow! BECKY! You are awesome!!
Becky and Josh are just the sweetest couple. So thoughtful and kind. Not only to others but especially to each other ❤️❤️🤗🤗🙏🙏. I just love them! Welcome to all of their " Friends" . God bless 🙏🙏
@@lanak.fromnewmexico1143 I fully agree!!!! 🥰 I am in awe of all she does for her little family!!! 🙂💖✌️
Welcome!
My 2 yr old daughter heard your voice and sprinted across the room, “watch Becky?!” You and Ms Rachel are the only two people she will actually sit and watch. It makes my heart so happy.
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You made a great call on those trees! I'm sorry you're having to explain your decisions. YOU pay your mortgage and it is your call. This is YOUR dream. Make it all you want it to be! You're very conscientious on preserving the environment...you show us all the time. Be confident and happy with your decisions! Removing those trees was a good call. I can't believe how open it is and the view you have!!! Awesome. Come early Spring...I'll be weeding through my overgrown weeds that look like trees in my backyard. Love it! Not everything works! I wish I were your neighbor lol. I'm in Ohio... Sigh...
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Here's an idea Becky. Have a wood chipper there and wood chip all of your wood and use it for some of the beds of your garden and compose site. It will help you save money & has many benefits ❤️
That's a great idea. Not for compost, but for mulch
Beware of chipping wood into mulch! It can start on fire! Internal combustion can take place if piled up, just like hay in a loft. FYI.
I love my chipper, even though it's small. It's a bit labour intensive but makes use of what would be waste! There's a sawmill in my nearest town, so getting woodchip would not be an issue, but it's so good to have the waste cleared and used as mulch. I use it right away usually
I so love that she wears her baby. Keeps them in a state of quiet alertness and they learn
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The old metal fencing can also be made into tomato cages or a trellis. That's what my elderly neighbor does. He made some for me from a roll of old fencing he had in his junk pile. He's an old farmer so he saves everything just in case.
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Please take care of baby s leg when you are near to kitchen island
So much respect to you for censoring and protecting your child. Congrats on Baby Acre and the start to your epic new homestead! I'm so excited to watch it transform.
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I hope you all don’t feel left out 😆 because when Becky says “Bye friend” I feel like she’s talking directly to me!!!
😉🤗 ♥️ to all of Becky’s Bunch!!!
(hugs) to you too! There is feet of snow on the ground right now in SE South Dakota. I am also going to cry, literally, when it melts and I get to get my hands in the dirt. We are all Becky lol.
Lol same here.😁💚
You’ve inspired me to get a professional tree service to come take care of a few trees that have been worrying us for a long time. I love that you protect baby Acre’s privacy and that your channel is still focused on sharing your thought process for your dreams and your projects.
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U made me cry when u said the sun is on ur face!!! I love uuuuuu and I feel u God bless u and everything you touch and your household
So excited for your plans! Thanks for taking me along for the ride. I’m am a 62 year old Mema and have only started gardening and raising chickens in the last 3 years on our 12 acre homestead. You are teaching this old lady so much! Thank you!❤
We only have in common that I am also a 62 (in Dec.) yr old grandma. I commend you, you are living it!! Better a bit late than never. I have a small house and a few potted plants. I say "good for you!"
@@kscheuerman5378 I’m a December birthday as well!
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As someone who is married to a landscaper and is going through a process of landscaping our personal yard, I know your excitement. It's awesome that you are documenting your journey! 😁😁
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What a eventful year you have had! So many blessings. your beautiful home and property, your sweet hard working husband and now a precious baby to share it all with. Thanks for taking us all along for the ride.
She and her husband seem like a lovely, humble couple.
@@saltycat662 yes, they sure do. ❤️
I love this comment!❤️
Have you considered having an herb greenstalk near your kitchen entrance door so you can grab fresh herbs. They are super easy to fill fully with various herbs (even multiple varieties of one herb)
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I can’t believe they are hauling all that wood away, I would of had all that chipped up !
Blessings
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It would be great to replant at least one of the Laurus nobilis (bay laurel) trees that were cut down once the plans are set more firmly.
Fresh clean grown bay leaves from one's own tree and like other spices fresh bay is so much better than dried.
They make great gifts and decorations, you never have to buy them again and you can use them to trade with other gardeners.
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I can't wait for this Garden to come together for you. I swear you inspire me more than you know!
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I cannot imagine having not lived there one year BEFORE big changes 😮😮😮 experience all the seasons, lighting, water, ground absorption, to see what truly living there each season… there was likely a reason for certain trees/landscaping (privacy/lighting/shade/etc.
I’m behind on your videos, but saw this one and had to watch it. You have a gorgeous property. What a blessing! I can’t wait to see your progress. This year we’ll start our first garden ever so I’m excited with you. Congratulations again on your baby and new journey!
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The joy on your face is priceless
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Cooking and Sharing are definitely your “love languages”. How thoughtful to share your homemade Snickerdoodles. I’ve been patiently waiting to see the garden going, from the start! You have undertaken big plans and I expect your channel will grow.
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Never doubted for a moment that you would plant new trees. You are an amazing woman, so proud of you! 💞💗
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Don't forget a road or pathway from the garden to your basement. You will need it for your fall harvest of potatoes, cabbage, squash, etc. Just backup your sidecar and unload. Can't wait to see the progress.
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Making big spring plans is always great therapy for winter shut in days 🤩
I was feeling low today and did exactly that. Made plans for garden projects to be done soon. Ordered some things I need to start. Planned what food to grow. It’s picked me right up! You are so right.😊
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You bought the property for so many reasons but the view is so important to you. I admire the way you've taken this home and made all of the decisions that make it perfect for you. You'll be here for a long time. Getting all of these projects done right away allows for setting up your family routine.
I agree Becky, those trees needed to go. Your yard needs to be what makes you and Josh happy. I can’t wait to see what everything looks like come spring! ❤️
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I almost cried when you did, I can just feel it, you've been through such challenging times with the move and newborn, you're still positive and optimistic and hard working which amazes me! You have been a constant inspiration for me lately, from wanting to live out my gardening and TH-cam dreams. You inspired me to create my own channel where I will be sharing my homestead but right now we're at the building stage of the house. Thank you for blessing my days and bringing me joy and comfort. You truly feel like a best friend ❤
I did feel very sad when I saw all the trees being cut down. I understand why you did it though and I am sure the new trees you plant will be wonderful. I almost cried when you started to get emotional about the sun and being outside. I can't wait to see how the garden progresses. Also, those chickens are so darn cute!!! I saw the eggs on instagram! Woah! haha. They are such good girls.
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I think when you have trees on your property you own them good stewardship, sometimes pruning, other times cutting down and then replanting. Loving to see the progress and your excitement
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We bought 15 1/2 acres here in the middle of Iowa because of all of the trees. The previous owners absolutely did not take care of the property! They did not mow the lawn for 2 years! We lived in the house for 4 years then built a new one. We enjoyed the wooded area immensely! Unfortunately, we had the Emerald Ash Bore came through and wiped us out! 100’s of trees gone. We are planting more trees indigenous to our area but the deer eat them so it takes more money and time than we have.
In two years we are having our 20 th wedding anniversary renewal here on our property. I need to start this summer getting more of the dead trees out and just cleaned up more. Then I need to hire a landscaper also! So, long story short, I hear you!
It’s so lovely to hear you call it your “farm”! 🥰
Yay! Can’t wait to watch this one! Happy Sunday everyone! Hope you all have a blessed day! ❤️
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Happy Sunday! Wait. It’s Sunday already? 😢😅
@@Nadine_IBRfarms 😂
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Two suggestions to consider. First,an area for a swing set and play area and second a shed near the garden to store all your gardening tools.
I was thinking of a tire swing or swing set too.
You are such a doll! You exude happiness, and your passion is contagious. Thank you for being a bright light.
You should think about making a row of fruit trees at that lower fence line. In 15 years who knows what will be in your neighbor's fields (condos? YIKES... maybe) and those trees will block whatever happens in the future while still keeping your view. You could fill them out with a permiculture style guild of berry bushes and longer term perennials that will only get better with time.
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Becky, "Laurel Tree"?? As in Bay Laurel?? Save some of those leaves, if that's what they are... Oh goodness Bay leaves are so very good in all sorts of recipes, canning spice, and even to keep bugs out of your pantry.
GREAT DECISIONS made on tree removal. You gained so much by removing those laurels. THEY WERE. HUGE! Excited with you on this journey.
Oh my goodness, that was an awesome video! I am so excited for you, Becky! Thank you for taking us along on the journey and showing us everything and being so thorough! You were so precious when you were outside with the sun on your face you just radiated joy! Let the fun begin❤
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Looking forward to seeing you build your garden. I enjoy living vicariously through your videos. 😜
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In the South, we call that MESSY tree a Sweet Gum Tree, and we have a few on our property, and I amen exactly what you say about them. They are useless and very hard on your lawnmowers with those crazy, little balls everywhere in the yard. I’m excited about your garden and landscape projects. I’m glad you are letting us tag along with you.
I live a couple hours south from Becky. The sweet gum trees are terrible. The city here in Eugene decided🤪 to plant them in the side walk strips. So now we have heaving side walks all over town. My sister just had 2 removed from her front yard. They couldn’t even mow around them because the roots were so high. They really are messy too. I have a friend who was a home health nurse and he accidentally got one under his foot and rolled, then fell flat on his back on the sidewalk. He now walks with a cane. So glad that they are tearing them out.
I agree with everything you have said about Sweet Gum trees. I have a big one in an undeveloped area of my property. One good thing I will say about mine is that it is stunning in the fall with leaves that vary from bright yellow to deep purple. I’m glad mine is where it doesn’t creat a problem.
Wish you could ship me a few, I got crafty wheels in my head going, take care
I’m from the south too. When I was a kid, we’d get the gum balls and spray paint them at Christmas time for ornaments. They’re very cute covered in glitter. But I wouldn’t want one next to my house. Our woods and country lanes are covered with them.
Sweet gums are not totally useless. They are good host plants for Luna Moths.
Also, our goats ♡love ♡the leaves! The leaves turn color in the fall, even in Florida where not a lot of trees give good fall color.
I liked those trees surrounding your house. I’m sure they would have blocked your house from extreme winds, rain, sun and would have regulated the temperature and would have protected the house. They looked purposefully planted there.
I love watching you! You're so happy and excited!! It's going to be beautiful! 🥕🍅🥒🌽
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Becky you are so sweet. I’ve been appreciating your videos for the past year. I love to see your excitement on this project. You have my heart girl! May God continue to bless you sweetheart
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This is so exciting for you. It would've been nice if they could've had a chipper to chip up all the trees and shrubs for mulch for later. How wonderful to have a clean slate : ).
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I'm a tree lover too but sometimes they have to come down, especially if they are established before you move in. Sadly one fall I did not cut down 2 trees, they grew enormous by the summer and shaded my garden for most of the day. This is your new home so whatever will work best for your needs is what you Have to do for the long run xx
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Can't wait to see the whole transformation. I am really surprised you didn't have them chip all the trees and bushes you had taken down. It would have been great for starting a compost or a chicken run for your girls to scratch into the new wood chips. Line the garden beds with wood chip as well. We took down 16 huge trees and kept all the chips from it and in 2 years it has pretty much completely turned to beautiful dirt.
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Becky, you are the most fun to watch! I'm so glad follow your journey. Thanks for sharing it all with us!
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Don’t let anyone tell you how to design your land. Sure you can consider suggestions. Remember YOU KNOW what’s best for you and yours and YOU KNOW how to consider through all the things! You’ve got a great supportof friends and family and with that YOU ALWAYS KNOW! 💜
Remember to plan a play area for your son. So he can have swings climbing frames etc.
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It’s lovely to see you so excited about the evolution of your new garden , hope you are planning a playground for baby Acre ❤
Coming from the desert, cutting down trees hurts me yet replacing trashy trees with let’s say, fruit trees, is a great choice. I’m in the same process of choosing a home then proceeding as you are. Designing our yard is our future too.
I don't understand why you didn't have the landscapers save some of the tree logs for you to have for your fireplace. That would have helped with your woodpile supply cost. So you can have heat when the power goes out.
A tip on choosing your replacement shade tree: a top consideration is root destruction of your patio and your foundation.
Becky, hearing your process picking out the frozen dinner made me warm. You are such a thoughtful and loving person caring for your family and putting love into the food you serve. Thank you for all the inspiration
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Becky, I loved the fact that you fed the landscapers. We had builders one summer at our house when I was a teenager. I would make things for them all the time. It feels so good to say thank you with food. You have such a good heart!
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Excited and proud for you, Becky. You deserve a beautiful backyard and garden. I’m excited to see the transformation! ❤❤❤
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Everything looks great so far! I’m beyond excited for you Becky. I can’t wait to see the progress on the garden, please post updates so we can see how it turns out!
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It’s always a joy to watch someone’s dreams come true! I can’t wait to see your plans unfold !!
That wee foot peeking out! Oh my heart!
i just know from experience it's hard to keep your top soil gardening on a slope. Good luck!
Oh you have a baby. 🎉 Congratulations
Yes! The plann looks so promising! It's gonna be great to see the new garden come together ☺️ and eventually the green house ?? 😱 I'm so happy for you!!
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The little foot hanging out of your sling, I love it so much🥰🥰🥰🥰
peek a boo!
No worries about taking out trees on your own property. These tree were not suiting your needs, but they can still be useful as a recycled product! You are going to put more trees in so the benefit to the earth and you will still be fulfilled. I know you basically said this. All this to validate you and to show you support for your decisions!!
Th. Landscaper really shopuld tried to design around th enviro yet functional..but more trees to com…excited
I'm so glad you are going to hire the hard yard work part! So excited for you all! It will be AMAZING! I'm with you, I'm so ready for SPRING! GETTING EVERYTHING READY TO START MY SEEDS! Love the mountain view with the tree gone, we know you will plant way more than you take out! One thing we know is Becky will plant plenty! Your girls are so pretty! Them talking to you is so cute!
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Maybe you could incorporate a retaining pond. Wildlife needs a drink also.
We bought our property for the view also. Nice rolling hills like yours. Didn’t take long before the trees in the distance grew and blocked the view. Enjoy it while you can. It is absolutely beautiful. everybody hating on sweet gum trees. I love mine. It makes beautiful colors in the fall. I just pick the balls up and toss them in the yard along the driveway and sidewalk using them as a mulch.
I am so excited for you Becky!! I love to watch your videos and I think we can all see how big baby Acre is getting by his lil foot poking out of ur wrap. If I could have a do over on life this is the type of life I'd live. 💓 Im so excited for the new garden!! That's how I found you was a picture of your 2021 harvest.
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Wow those landscapers are making progress! I wish you could really know what a positive affect you have on my life and I'm betting all of your viewers. Thanks for bringing us along, this is so exciting!
My dream is to have a garden one day. Excited to watch you and your journey!
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Becky I truly admire your energy!
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Eeeeek, I’m so happy and so excited for you all! I can’t wait to see more. 😊
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Becky we just had three big trees removed and one tree trimmed way back. It was so stressful and it sure changed the yard and garden. Plus we now have a view we never knew was there. The sunlight is amazing.
I love the idea of a "kitchen garden". That is super smart. So excited for you!
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You should collaborate with one of the chicken coop TH-cam channels where they come to your home and make beautiful little chicken houses
I’m really excited for you Becky, also that baby A is going to grow up learning, knowing and growing his own food and having a healthy relationship with all types of food because of that, something not many children get the privilege of doing. I don’t think there’s anything better than watching a small person getting their hands in the earth, getting mucky to them have a healthy dinner a nice warm bath and into a nice warm bed where you know they’ll sleep well. It’s all we really want for our children isn’t it to enable our world to be a better place for them than when we started. Love to you and Josh and hugs for baby A xx
I am really excited to follow along with your gardening and landscaping transformation! We have been working on landscaping and building our garden spaces at our new house too, so this is right in line with our current season of life as well. -Cara
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How great the property looks. Sounds like a perfect garden. Thank you for sharing your dream🤗
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You're making your house and property so lovely. We had to take out 5 trees in my backyard but replaced them with beautiful blooming trees that stay smaller. Keep up the good work.
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Love the fact that you are able to give the workers a treat :) I have always tried to do the same and I know its so appreciated - glenda YOUR GOING TO LOVE HOW YOUR VIEW OPENS UP
That was a productive first day! Looking forward to seeing how beautiful it all comes out!! Congrats on breaking ground
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Like our plants, we gardeners bloom in the sun and fresh air. It’s like coming home.
I am certifying in Permaculture Design so I can either do consulting or design work for them to DIY or both for people all over for their homes or yards to create sustainable closed loop systems for their property or even a veggie garden with some rain catchment or an orchard. I love that you showed people there are people out there to help!
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I LOVE that you are babywearing!!! I know you are SUPER new to it! I would love to help you out with some tips that will help to make your baby more secure and you more comfortable! I weave babywraps for a living myself, so I’m pretty well versed in safety and comfort protocols!
This is so exciting! I love watching garden/landscape transformation shows, and yours is going to be epic! I always feel so inspired after seeing all the things you accomplish, I have tried so many new things after watching you, from planting herbs to baking bread…you spread a lot of joy here on the internet.❤
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Becky, you may already have plans to do this, but if possible, you may want to go ahead and raise the height of your beds now, since as you grow older bending and kneeling to weed is such a hassle. Also, landscape fabric and wire (to prevent voles and moles from digging your beds or directly into your soil and eating your food) would be so helpful for you.
what about a playground for baby A? a swing and Sandbox????? and a think the big trees was like a wind protection
Very exciting! So happy for you two!
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I absolutely love seeing you wearing your baby!
Quick tip though - you want his head close enough to kiss so that you can monitor him and his breathing better. Stretchy wraps can be put on much tighter then you think at first and that will help keep him from sagging down.
So boost him up quite a bit, wrap up tighter and keep carrying! Also, with him higher and tighter you will feel more comfortable not holding him because he'll be properly supported. That said, when I wore my tiny babies I almost always had a hand on them too. So I suspect you will as well, but you won't do it from feeling like you need to support him or keep him from sliding around, but more because you just want to touch him.
Former babywearing educator here - babywearing was so valuable to my life and I want to encourage safe and comfortable wearing so you feel good to keep on wearing!
I cannot wait to see what you do with your garden and yard. A number of homesteaders I follow have moved recently and I've been loving the starting from scratch process and how each family and property choose different things
I’m so excited to watch this part of your journey.
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I am getting excited for all of you. Exciting times ahead, picturing your son, the dogs and chickens running around while you and your husband are in the garden 😀 😉
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I can’t wait to see the finished yard/garden
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The fact that you guys are already planning your garden is so bitter sweet for me. It's amazing to see all the dedication and work you've put into your home and I hope you guys all the best for this spring and summer. Happy 2023!
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Ahh Becky that landscaping looks great! I know it'll look worse before it gets better! But it'll be so fun & beautiful to watch the process! Thanks for taking us on the road with you! I can't wait for when it's all done! ♥️☺️🫂🎉
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I think you forgot the wind. No trees = , a lot of harsh wind, on your garden, vegtable garden ….and rain to your home.🙈