Planting myself with a book or laptop, tuna juice and patience is what has worked for me. I don't even reach for the cat. I let the cat's natural curiosity do the work for the most part. They will come to you if you are patient and have food. I mean, it looks like fabka already wants to stay so half the battle is won I think.
@dmk_games
11 ай бұрын
Tuna juice? Fauxbka? You a cat?
@rpdx3
11 ай бұрын
Mmm.. tuna juice 😻
@anidnmeno
11 ай бұрын
@@dmk_gamestuna 🌵🌵??
@aquariusthompson8212
11 ай бұрын
Glad I read this comment till the end😂😂
@popworstenbroodje862
11 ай бұрын
Jup, don't move, don't look and make sure she sees you leaving some sweet munching for her. If she is comfortable being around you, you can offer her something real good like fish or pate. Just avoid eye contact, sudden movements or trying to toch her.
@karikristinehaugberg3890
11 ай бұрын
I absolutely love you riffing of like this - it's a nice addition and/or break from the norm :) For Fabka - Walking and standing are no go for socializing strays. Best thing is to sit as low to the ground as possible, and chill out with a book or something, with some yummy food next to you. Don't reach for her, let her get used to the safety of eating next to you, and build the trust that you provide food. You can speak to her softly and connect your voice with the food, and move forward from there. Fabka is already willingly close around you, so as someone else says here, too - half the battle is already won. Now it's time to sit down low and let her come to you and associate you with food. Food is comfort for most animals, but especially a stray.
@annakramar5088
11 ай бұрын
Excellent advice😸
@NicolaiAAA
11 ай бұрын
Just keep feeding her and give her space to feel comfy. You can always sit nearby while she eats and just kinda chill so she feels ok with you being nearby. Occasionally just offer your hand to her so she can sniff if she wants. This is what I did with some of the strays around my home until I finally got a head bonk or face rub on my hand. ☺️
@domesti-city
11 ай бұрын
This is what I did with my feral, Thomas, who looked like a mini lion. He would hiss at me regularly when I put food out for him, though he never swiped at me, then one evening he showed up to help me arrange some Christmas bouquets on an outdoor table, laying on the greens, etc., and finally he just jumped up on the garden swing and head butted my chest with a purr like a 747. After that I would find him sitting outside my front door at 6:00 a.m. waiting for his kibbles.
@Fierriel
11 ай бұрын
This is how I have befriended all our rescues, Cats, pigs and even chickens! Just sit by while they eat and give them space. Eventually they associate you with food and even start to look for you
@williammaxwell1919
11 ай бұрын
Space for her to feel "comfrey" why not?
@jeebscrusts1321
11 ай бұрын
rabies and etc, guys, be safe
@melissaschloneger9902
11 ай бұрын
I think your self analysis and discussion is extremely valuable and you should keep bringing any mistakes up and discuss. Helps everyone
@beckymartinez9926
11 ай бұрын
It’s nice having a variety of types of videos. We all love the banter between you and Jacques but I like the tours, the planning, seed starting videos, the hopping from host to host across the country, and of course the educational how-to’s. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@epichomesteading
11 ай бұрын
Thank you :)
@cheriekalel9578
11 ай бұрын
Yes, I agree! Love the variety!
@juliehorney995
11 ай бұрын
Agree!
@nef4588
11 ай бұрын
100% agree!!
@williammaxwell1919
11 ай бұрын
Old adage "variety breeds contentment"... or something like that
@taylormesa6166
11 ай бұрын
Love the idea of flagstone path ways. I vote move the asparagus bed. There’s no reason to be unhappy with something in the garden. It may be a risk, but it seems worth it to go ahead and do it now. You’re doing a big reset anyway. ❤
@epichomesteading
11 ай бұрын
Good call. I'll be doing it!
@mssixty3426
11 ай бұрын
Yes, and it's early enough in your establishment plans for the property over the long-haul.
@angela9290
11 ай бұрын
Yes! I have been debating the same thing but I need the courage to move the asparagus for my happiness 😂
@williammaxwell1919
11 ай бұрын
Asparagus crowns, at the right time of year, can be easily moved. I wish I'd taken my Asparagus crown when I sold my house (family court)
@ErraticPerfectionist
10 ай бұрын
I grew asparagus from seed in small pots and potted them up each year until they were big enough to have a 40cm diameter pot of their own. They can totally be moved without issues.
@stefflcus
11 ай бұрын
For the kitty: there's a lot of great advice here already about patience and time and food, but don't underestimate the power of the slow blink! Cats watch your body language, but also your facial expressions, and a slow blink (you can see examples on most contented cats) and relaxed or squinched eyes will be less confrontational and more calming.
@NorthToSouthChannel
11 ай бұрын
Best advice i heard for "how to start a homestead" was to figure out where you want the structures first. Its easy to move a garden bed to a new spot.... not easy to move a greenhouse or shop if you dont like where it is haha cant wait to see your garden transform yet again 🎉
@epichomesteading
11 ай бұрын
Couldn't agree more. Big structures first
@GREENHALGH6969
11 ай бұрын
Move the Greenhouse?@@epichomesteading
@ellenconforti5693
11 ай бұрын
I think you will love your chipper/shredder. Everytime I prune I keep a pile to dry out a little and then shred everything and put it all around my fruit trees. It's a wonderful tool. Easy to use. I like tools that I csn operate myself without asking for help. I think your garden will be great with all the pathways. Excited to see how everything turns out. Florida Gardener Zone 9a
@FloridaGirl-
11 ай бұрын
Florida zone 9b 👍
@syerra7520
11 ай бұрын
Treats and trying to stay seated or kneeling when you’re near her will help for sure! She will eventually realize you don’t want to hurt her and the treats will make you her friend. I wouldn’t try to pet her until she gives you a head but, that’s how I got my cat!
@mwillis7791
11 ай бұрын
Having those paths will be so nice! Since you know your walking paths and have been living in it for a few years it will be a solid design.
@epichomesteading
11 ай бұрын
I hope so!
@daybailey9002
11 ай бұрын
Definitely suggest looking into permaculture orchards. I have started planting veggies and perennials in between my trees along the row to make lots of edible rows. Artichoke, herbs, rhubarb, etc.
@Chet_Thornbushel
11 ай бұрын
Food and patience. Having cat food/treats and just sitting down and relaxing while dropping pieces and mostly ignoring her so she doesn’t feel overwhelmed by your attention. Over time she’ll get more comfy and you’ll be able to feed her by hand. Holding onto the food and giving it to her yourself will really signify that you’re a pal, you have the good stuff, and you’re not trying to grab her or hurt her.
@cheriekalel9578
11 ай бұрын
My adult son has befriended a couple of feral young cats where he lives. And he did it by making a little clicking sound every time he brought out food for them, and now they respond to that sound whether or not they are hungry. They rub up against his legs and let him pet them, but no one else in this area can get anywhere close to them, lol. You just have to be patient and give cats a lot of space, but just like humans, a lot depends on the cat's personality, whether they let you get close.
@thisisbethm
11 ай бұрын
They weren’t mistakes! They were learning opportunities! Fobca is cute: the best way to befriend her is to let her see you feed her and mostly leave her alone. Cats also see squinting your eyes as a sign of friendship. Squint at her from a distance! (My mom just sold five acres of land-where I grew up. It had two acres of woods, though and is in Minnesota so gardening is very seasonal so not a fit for you!)
@lorianderson2008
11 ай бұрын
Love the off the cuff vids! It's amazing what you've done with only 1/3 acre in the city. You give me so many great ideas & inspiration. Thank you!
@mssixty3426
11 ай бұрын
Tuna, patience, and distance with the stray. You're well on the way to befriending that kitty. Good job! Thanks for this revisioning perspective . . . my backyard has fallen into disrepair over my working and traveling years, I'm trying to re-think what I would most enjoy when I start working on it again.
@jend3457
11 ай бұрын
Always nice to get to walk around informally with you, and I appreciate how candid you are about your garden regrets or what you wish you might’ve done differently - we ALL have those! That said, always here for your Kevin & Jacques buddy comedy. You two are the perfect complement to each other in gardening perspectives and personality. Keep up the great work!
@epichomesteading
11 ай бұрын
We'll be doing more of that - trust!
@simplifygardening
11 ай бұрын
The structures in the garden are the backbone or foundation for any garden. sheds, greenhouse, raised beds, paths, compost bays, ponds, get all these correct and think about how you will use it and your garden will always be a success. Gardens are always evolving though sometimes you dont realise how you will use a space until you have grown in it a couple of years. Great video Kev.
@irmafernandez2887
11 ай бұрын
I agree garden pathways are a must and add charm to your homestead. I planned out my garden using the cottage style. I am looking forward to this process.😊
@Tenslea
11 ай бұрын
This type of content is awesome, I love seeing what you would change and how you would do it. Gives the rest of us the boost to adapt our spaces too
@epichomesteading
11 ай бұрын
Absolutely love to hear it
@elguapo432
11 ай бұрын
Your Stardew Valley mindset is paying off. Can't wait to see the results. I'm going through a garden reset as well.
@epichomesteading
11 ай бұрын
You know me too well
@anonymousdude1994
11 ай бұрын
What girlfriend did you choose
@arcan762
11 ай бұрын
In SDV every year when it comes around to winter I like to redo a lot of the paths & growing areas around my farm, based on what it has been like to traverse over the year, access to storage, wells, animal chores, etc. It is surprising how well this also applies irl like in this vid lol
@doyalaundry
11 ай бұрын
Ah, my people
@MariThomas01
11 ай бұрын
lol im using dont starve together for the same thing :D
@pbsjones
11 ай бұрын
Word of advice, from experience: Trap that kitty and get her spayed, or you'll have a whole lot more kitties in no time!
@thefaithfulfarmstead
11 ай бұрын
I've been waiting for you to plant some bougainvillea in the homestead! You've talked about your grandma in the past in your old apartment and since you moved to your homestead, I've been keen to see if you'll keep the bougainvillea love going! So happy to see this!🌹
@vickibarana7635
11 ай бұрын
Have gotten some great idea out of this one. Never thought about pathways - jus dropped stuff in pots and raised beds without thinking about how to get to them or the sun/shade they are getting /giving. Thanks for the food for thought!!!
@julianspetsplants0309
11 ай бұрын
I love all your videos, the homestead, main channel, and Jacque's as well. I have been watching for a few years, and you were my inspiration to start my own gardening channel.
@julianspetsplants0309
11 ай бұрын
Well then make sure you cultivate the like button🤣@user-dj8yb6if8r
@Oktopia
11 ай бұрын
I started my raised bed garden this spring. The paths are lawn as wide as a lawnmower. I made sure I could keep the grass down between the beds. I use the grass clippings as mulch and in my compost. I didn't want anything permanent, like stone or gravel since I'm renting. My garden will hopefully grow in abundance over the years just like your have.
@kelliehull368
11 ай бұрын
I'm so incredibly happy to see fabka! I think just continuing to feed her will do the trick. Churos or treats by hands are a great next step!
@angelaphan3346
11 ай бұрын
Oh so fun! You’ve done an amazing job with your 1/3rd of an acre! 5 or so acre would be a dream! We’re currently on the same boat, and we’re only 1 year in but feeling like we’re outgrowing our 1/3rd here too! Thx for bringing us along!
@kathrynmettelka7216
11 ай бұрын
Gardens are always in transition because plants grow and what you want to do in your garden changes over time. You will always want to experiment. That’s who you are. Sometimes making paths with wood chips offers flexibility as your garden evolves, and they can serve as compost too. Enjoy the journey.
@scallywags12
11 ай бұрын
Create a rain garden to hold moisture where it runs off from the wall towards your greenhouse. Creating path ways define the areas.
@AJsGreenThumbLLC
11 ай бұрын
I love this time of year. All the ideas flowing as to what revisions and edits to make in the garden. Pathways are definitely the way to go, they're not only practical but help to define the space(s). Thanks for sharing!
@Altaree1
10 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed you describing the thought process behind how you are laying out your paths.
@moniquejoines406
11 ай бұрын
This is such good information. It gives the rest of us an opportunity to try new things without the fear of failing. If it works, great. If it doesn't, try something different. The point is to have fun and find your passion. Kevin, you're a rock star! ... and Jaques too.
@TheNate2b
11 ай бұрын
Love the old style videos like this one. def should throw one in every month!
@JL-hw5hu
11 ай бұрын
Yes I agree or perhaps twice monthly love seeing this side of you this is what made me subscribe & watch all your videos.
@cindypelletier9365
11 ай бұрын
Love ALL your episodes! Excited for the new developments. As you were talking I was thinking you need a larger property!
@myurbangarden7695
11 ай бұрын
We had a major reset as well. With a severe drought and consecutive days over 100 I lost so much of my garden. We now have a more DROUGHT TOLERANT garden with deep mulch and water catchment. I think renovations and redesigns should take about 2 to 5 years. You don't know how you will use a space until ineffency or adversity forces you to do something.
@epichomesteading
11 ай бұрын
Best of luck w/ your reset!
@mssixty3426
11 ай бұрын
@myurbangarden7695 Same thing in my situation. One-fourth of what I planted in the Spring survived this Summer, even with extra watering. . . . 😐
@suburbanhomestead
10 ай бұрын
Ultimately, to have a space feel coherent it needs a consistent visual language, be it through shape, line quality, texture, color. At the same time it shouldn’t be uniform either: theme and variation is how we refer to it. If you decide to use the natural paths as the guide I think that would be a great spring board for the design. Burle Marx was a celebrated modernist landscape artist who used that approach when designing public parks.
@venessas5730
11 ай бұрын
I enjoy watching you walking around and chatting to us about your plans. Is there a video with an aerial view of the homestead, as it sometimes hard to follow the layout. Keep up with the amazing content, it always inspires me to get out into my garden.
@plantsoverpills1643
11 ай бұрын
You’ve done a wonder with that space. Gardening is definitely a learning journey, one which you will always evolve in. But you have to start somewhere and garner experience. And, sometimes, the place you want to plant something, isn’t the place where it wants to grow. Looking forward to seeing the finished pathways…and envying your weather. Woke up to snow, 32 degrees Celsius feeling like 26.6. 🌧 I have gotten into the habit of setting out holy basil plants around our deck and they do seem to keep mosquitos under control. As for your cute little Bopka, (cute name btw,) she’s definitely into you!!😉 one day when you least expect it, she’ll come up to you purring and rubbing against you. Chances are good she’s intimidated by all the activity and your walking around. Soon you’ll be sitting on your lovely memorial bench cat in lap!
@st2778
11 ай бұрын
This is such a great video , and a perfect way to begin planning. Do a birds eye view sketch plan as well as a walking plan. This is how we learned how to landscape a garden when I became a Master Gardener. Good luck and keep us posted.
@CathDad4
10 ай бұрын
I know you get it a lot, but I wanted to say thank you. Your video's during 2020 got into gardening. Zone 6b suberbia and yet I've expanded every year. Couple vertical gardens, several raised beds, pots w/ blueberries... Now looking at Apple trees in the future. It's been amazing so thank you for helping me find this hobby!
@mmmsshenanigans9422
11 ай бұрын
I appreciate all your content. With and without the edits. You provide education and entertainment all in one. I just bought my first home and I'm trying to plan out our backyard garden now. It's small but I can't wait to get everything put together and set up.
@epichomesteading
11 ай бұрын
I appreciate that!
@debbiemelander289
11 ай бұрын
Glad to hear that you’re going to add some structure, form, and definition to your garden. It will be beautiful. Can’t wait to see it!
@michaelpieckiel9923
11 ай бұрын
YES! to continuing this style of video. It is a nice compliment to an outstanding channel. As for the cat, talk to her. Tell her what you are doing like it is a video for her and just do what you are doing. She will see your routines are not a threat and will get comfortable with you around. Eventually, on her time, she may approach.
@knottyneedle
11 ай бұрын
Thank you for talking about 're-doing and re-vamping' and correcting mistakes. It just shows a garden is ever evolving.
@annakramar5088
11 ай бұрын
Some cats are just visiting several homes as a guest & return to their owners (could be micro chipped/ferral). Cats have a territory they walk about. But If the home they lived in has a changed environment, they will look for a new home. Happened with three of my cats over a 10yr period in two different suburbs (bred by me). 1st one, he went to our elderly lady neighbour left of the property & 2nd one went to neighbour on the right, a little old boy would play & talk to her & she would come back & visit her cat sisters. The 3rd one, we drove & saw her at the end of our st. & a young girl was sitting on her manicured lawn patting the cat & it looked really happy there. I was glad they all found loving homes that made them happy, which made me happy too.😻
@AM-tc9ct
11 ай бұрын
This was great! I love hearing your real time thoughts on process and progress. Definitely food for thought when we think about landscaping out own backyard. Keep it coming!
@domesti-city
11 ай бұрын
I would move the asparagus now, and get it over with. You'll have a new crop sooner, and you won't regret leaving it where you resent it. It's your space, and you can make it pleasing to you!
@epichomesteading
11 ай бұрын
Agreed!
@CB-sr8ee
11 ай бұрын
I put a screened in porch on the back of my house. You will absolutely love screening in that area.
@epichomesteading
11 ай бұрын
I cannot wait
@PackRatManiac
11 ай бұрын
I really love watching you and Jacque working together but I also like the walkthrough and pre planning videos too. I'm constantly dreaming up what I want to do but sadly I'm in a suburban backyard with limited room, time, and resources. My goal for this year is plant less and plant with intention. I tend to crowd too many things into a tiny space and some things just get taken over by others. I really should be figuring out my pathways too so I can plan out where I want things on the future.
@billsbackyard6545
11 ай бұрын
Hello Kevin i been following you since the last property i been working hard in my yard and like you i been changing my food forest around adding more trees and planters for my vegetables area look forward to seeing your new vision of the walkways
@epichomesteading
11 ай бұрын
Appreciate you Bill - good luck on your property!
@l.mckenna1034
11 ай бұрын
You did your best with the information and resources you had at the time. I enjoy your journey very much, it’s all about trial and error. If you find a bigger property make sure you pack Jacques with you. I love you both, and together better.
@juliehorney995
11 ай бұрын
Rain water in some of your larger areas can also be managed with swales. They would be placed on contour and off of the mural wall to help percolate water into the soil where need 12:57 ed. The time to increase awareness of food forests (including swales), fruit guilds, and permaculture is now! I would love to see a major gardening channel bring these concepts to the masses.
@JL-hw5hu
11 ай бұрын
Love these video with you showing us updates making on the homestead. Perfect timing I've been redoing a huge flower garden bed to make space for small food forest which would be more productive. Thanks for posting all your ideas sound great & very sensible. Question: for the screened in porch will you also add a screen door on the entry side near the garage? Or perhaps single panel french door? That area is very nice large for nice outside eating and work. You need a man cave on your next property. Yes, time for a move you've truly outgrown this space not only for personal but professional. A larger property would allow you to continue to teach us more with the rest of your staff. Such a success story.
@epichomesteading
11 ай бұрын
Ideally that will be sealed off, large door seems wise!
@trishapomeroy9251
11 ай бұрын
I like it all!! As we work out our front yard, I think you are so smart to thing about pathways. I hadn't really processed that yet. Good thinking!
@GoodWitchKnits
11 ай бұрын
Love the Jacque videos, and loved this one. Keep em all coming! The homestead is inspiring and has come so far.
@sharonknorr1106
11 ай бұрын
Yes to bougainvillea! When we lived in Hawaii many years ago it grew wild and rampant up all of the very tall banks along the highway - absolutely beautiful.
@angela9290
11 ай бұрын
What I love about gardening is that it is an ongoing experiment! Every year I take in the data and iterate a new plan for the next season.
@VaultDwellerGal
11 ай бұрын
Cute kitty!!! Our cat was a neighborhood stray that showed up at our house one day. One of the things that worked was Cat Crack Catnip (sold on Amazon for around 12-13 bucks, and it’s good quality from Canada). Woah, did I just become a catnip plug? Hmmm. Also, we bought cat toys and a cat-friendly food bowl so he wouldn’t get whisker fatigue. That plus some good wet food, crunchy dry food, and the occasional salmon from the grill, and he was ours.
@lynnealee6167
10 ай бұрын
It's good that you are putting in the paths now and not before, because you know how you're using the space now. If you put them in before, you'll end up with paths you don't use and desired paths that show up where they should have been. This happens so often on University campuses that there is a campus that waited years on purpose for desire paths to be formed naturally before paving over them.
@BarndoVilla
11 ай бұрын
Also restarting from scratch. Lots to do on a new 5 acres in the Ozarks! Your channel is a backbone of our knowledge. Thanks for all you do.
@epichomesteading
11 ай бұрын
Love the Ozarks!
@cherryydarling
11 ай бұрын
I wish my man would be more interested in my gardening projects ! If I had him on the "team" we could accomplish so much more ! Its mainly a one-woman show right now , I'd do just about anything to have him feel more passionately about our yard ! Its definitely my happy place , I want it to be his happy place too !
@happy2cya70
11 ай бұрын
Awww, what a pretty cat. We used to feed a feral cat. He was beautiful and never did get too comfy to let us pet him. We just respected his comfort level and he'd come close enough to play with a cat toy I had tied on a string to a stick. He loved it. :) Also, we'd put his food dish in a slightly larger dish of water so the ants and slugs would stay out. Plus it gave him fresh water too.
@scottscriticalmass
11 ай бұрын
Enjoyed the less formal discussion type video Kevin... Thx!
@jamesandsusanshortill8713
11 ай бұрын
I love the variety of videos, they are all great! Sometimes I'm ready to learn and work, sometimes I love the touring and brainstorming, and the epic screwing around is hilarious 🙃 I think screening in your patio is an outstanding idea, especially as you all do so much work out there...maybe reconfigure some seating since you'll have more "walls" Time to bust out the oversized sketch pad, Kev!
@epichomesteading
11 ай бұрын
Oh trust me, I've BEEN sketching!
@ksbbengtson
11 ай бұрын
Yes, I like these off the cuff videos. Feels like your just talking garden with another garden friend. Keep the education ones coming too, but these are great sprinkled in.
@IthacaEmpress
11 ай бұрын
Absolutely crushing it! Haven't checked in on these vids in ages. So excited for how far the homestead has come, and how passionate you are about continuing to improve it :)
@epichomesteading
11 ай бұрын
Welcome back!
@craftingsqualls
11 ай бұрын
I definitely enjoy these style videos it reminds me more of your earlier videos (from about 2 years ago when i started watching you) and while I still watch your videos in the other format, for me i feel more engaged with my adhd
@klcpca
11 ай бұрын
Gardening is always a project in progress... (really just about anything is).... you start one way and as you use the space, you learn what works and what doesn't, and you adapt and change to make it better. That's part of the fun!!! As far as Fabka (beautiful!!!!!!!) ... just be patient... move slowly & calmly around him/her, offer lots of treats and let him/her come to you. 😊
@ajsierra1
11 ай бұрын
Would love to see a video of you vs Jaques picking like 5 ingredients each. Either from one garden or from your respective ones, and having the other try to make a dish from them.
@michelleinthemeadow
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing the reset. I was thinking about asparagus. Now I'm re-thinking it 😅 As for Fabka, other great advice here. Patience and maybe a little dried Catnip in the areas where they're welcome.
@grisespino5342
11 ай бұрын
Great idea to screen in the porch... hang curtains/shade fabric for privacy or windy days. The pride of Madeira is small now but they get huge (like Jacques). Won't leave much of a path at top of your pond?🤔 How do you keep fabka from jumping onto coop? 🐔 Move the asparagus. Design the space you'll love. Love the content in which ever format Kevin. Just keep it coming!
@MsArtistwannabe
11 ай бұрын
You could dig the path areas out and fill with gravel to help spread the water from heavy rains. It will help the rain sink in.
@Lealelan
11 ай бұрын
Love your space. You've done so much with your 1/3 of an acre. Im in the process of ripping out a large part of my blacktop driveway to create about 800 sq feet more of backyard space (and gardening). Coming up with the hardscape plan is hard (and expensive) but so important. I really like your ideas. Ohhh and a 5 acre plot would be amazing!! Good luck!
@AlisonV362
11 ай бұрын
I loved your impulse reaction at the idea of doing "standard"! That's because everything you do is EPIC!
@Vampacious
10 ай бұрын
A series of swales would help to contain and infiltrate water within the test garden bed area. Deep mulch these and they can double as walkways between the planting rows. Is there a way to build a swale to direct water towards the orchard? I would definitely remember to consider the full mature size on the trees and allowing them optimzl sun exposure and air flow for fruit production as you go forward with the overhauls!! Best of luck! Also, much prefer these style videos vs the bantering between you and Jacques. Can't wait to see what you have planned and how it improves the use of your urban homestead!!
@carmiezaya9849
11 ай бұрын
I would love a full path planning video. It’s something it’s easy to forget. What are you using to make the paths? There so many options; temporary or permanent
@stressedcharmed
11 ай бұрын
I love your planning and walk-through videos, they give me so many ideas for my garden!
@christinazakimi7239
11 ай бұрын
I garden with cats too. =) Set out food and sit down nearby so you seem smaller and more relaxed. Then wait for a bit and just hang out while they eat so they associate you with the treat. Wet food and Churu treats, which you can feed directly once a cat knows you really well, otherwise squeeze onto a paper plate so they can lap it up. Churu is like a jackpot treat to them. Also, slowly blinking is a sign to cats that you trust them enough to close your eyes and saying you are not a threat to them. You can also give them a nice place to lay. I have some little beds around and in the rainy season I build a little hut out of storage bins and cut a small hole on each end so they can get in and out and have an escape in case something comes in after them. You can put straw in the hut for a nice warm and dry bedding. Also, San Diego has a lot of good options for TNR, or Trap Neuter Return. If you feed cats then more may start to come and they will reproduce like crazy and the males loved to spray my garden plants. I have not had any trouble with that since. San Diego Humane Society, Chula Vista Animal Care Facility and Feral Cat Coalition are all great and provide trap rental, free spay and neuter and will also deworm, vaccinate and provide any medical attention if needed. They will also provide you with tips to catch and house them for the procedure and for their care in general. Thank you for all the great gardening advice and wishing you and your cat friends all the best!
@eugenetswong
11 ай бұрын
Hi. Thank you for sharing your rebuilding plans. It sounds like you chose the path of wisdom.
@debbybrady1246
11 ай бұрын
Great video. I think your ideas are good. Gardening is about trying new things sometimes when others didn't work out. I agree on the walkways. They invite you to wander through. I will be watching your progress. Have a great Thanksgiving holiday. I'd like to see what ya'll have for your Thanksgiving dinner.
@davidhuth5659
11 ай бұрын
Kevin, I know those aren't your cats but I have a pet peeve, {pun intended) about outdoor cats. My daughter and her family have cats that they let roam outside. I take care of her garden. This summer I rescued two baby birds and two baby bunnies the cats captured. I convinced my family that cats need to stay indoors. I'm just sharing this story as a PSA. Even well fed cats love to hunt. I really like our wild birds and song bird populations are plummeting, due in part to cat predation. Thanks for all you do! Looking forward to the garden upgrades!
@epichomesteading
11 ай бұрын
I agree! I try to keep them fed enough so that they won't do it as much
@davidhuth5659
11 ай бұрын
@@epichomesteading Thanks Kevin!
@donlussi2424
11 ай бұрын
I love listening to both you and Jacques and all the other people you invite into your videos. Each persons opinion and style is interesting to me as well as educational. As for the cat, in time she will come around. Maybe sit a few feet away from her food fir bit and each day inch your way closer. Get her a toy. I hope you do get larger land because you would love it.
@blossomvalleylife5503
11 ай бұрын
Fun seeing you plan out the potential for your garden! I have a lot of empty space to fill on our property so have been prioritizing what I want to do first, so helpful to hear your process. I did order a couple copies of your new book, excited to read it in the spring!
@epichomesteading
11 ай бұрын
Appreciate you so much!
@william_rc
11 ай бұрын
Love the vlog type videos. Looking forward to the homestead updates
@j.d.x4451
11 ай бұрын
I know I'm not the only viewer with children, one thing yall might want to look into is turning some of the beautiful botanical interest pictures into a coloring book..
@lateonaname
11 ай бұрын
I know the feel of the terrain with its slants and dips play their part but maybe an aerial photo with a drone might help, also I’d really factor in the lay of a drip irrigation system too 🤷🏻♀️ you’ve got the blessing of several guys to help as well. Don’t think about what you should’ve done, realize you are already ahead on soooo much and what you’ve gained in knowledge in the time
@RoyHolder
11 ай бұрын
Looking forward to new paths and fruit trees, thanks Kevin!
@cindyedwards6924
11 ай бұрын
2 cents: Love the test garden ideas, think the paths are right on . . . NO NO NO for the "cottage" garden in front of the chickens. You've got A LOT of things going on in that corner outside your back door. Calm it down. Be practical. Cute little fence okay but that cottage garden needs to be in raised beds (maybe you could find a place to buy some lol). I've seen "cottage" garden styles in raised beds. You'll be able to walk around beds, you can still have trellis, you can still use that back wall to do an English style cottage border PACKED with flowers. Raised beds. Done.
@epichomesteading
11 ай бұрын
OK fine fine I'll consider it :P
@wendygonzalez2532
11 ай бұрын
Hey good morning! I am so looking forward to seeing how this turns out. I too have had that great idea to redo my garden. I am not sure what to do about it. I have been looking in Pinterest and KZitem for ideas.
@AmzBackyardOrchardandVineyard
11 ай бұрын
Good luck with your upgrades! pathways are definitely a unique look to any landscape, and functional!
@yesymo9
11 ай бұрын
I’m pretty sure you’re gonna be able to have that big space your u totally deserve for an Epic Gardening Life! ❤
@amandam86601
11 ай бұрын
These are my favorite episodes by far! Please keep them coming.
@sheldonshells
11 ай бұрын
honestly im at the same phase with my garden. this video is going help a ton thank you!!
@melhorsey
11 ай бұрын
Along with regular walking, I find it’s good to walk around with a wheelbarrow since that’s what will be hauling all the stuff over those pathways. Helps with determining wider turns, for example.
@MossCoveredBonez
11 ай бұрын
I like getting to see "here's a mistake a made" and "now that I know this, I'll do that". Homesteading is an iterative process, and this puts that on full display
@pascalxus
11 ай бұрын
make sure you leave enough space for those paths. it may not seem like you need much but having a bit more really makes the epxerienc eof walking through so much easier. and just remember, you're going to be using those pathways like 100s of 100s of times per day, you want it to be a great expeerience.
@liv_ryan
11 ай бұрын
love these types of videos!!! i cant wait for the upgrades. and those orange flowers against the grey wall
@melaniehouston6633
9 ай бұрын
I like a little of both types of videos. My goal is to always learn something or laugh. Achieved! Hugs from Dallas! Chamomile girl
@sunniewright3335
11 ай бұрын
So, in reference to your sweet community cat! Continue to feed and water this fur baby, then daily off her (him?) treats. It's a slow process, but worthwhile! Also, this of utmost importance! Make sure to have him or her neutered (or spayed)!
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