Making My Own Mulch And Organic Gardening
I have to make an announcement that may upset some but others will be relieved. My HD photo camera is not a video camera and, although it takes HD video, it …
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I didn’t think I needed one of those saws, but now that I’m into my project
I’m wishing I had one. For certain things it would really come in handy.
I strongly suggest you provide some shade for your chickens. ANYTHING will
do, an old plastic yard table, pallets set up in a tipi, a tarp set up on
poles, anything you can think of that will provide shade. Chickens can
handle cold more than heat. It’s why I didn’t trim back the weeds in my
chickens old pen, so they had shade when it was the hottest. Where they are
now there are 2 trees.
MotherOfManyHorses
February 14, 2015 at 4:30 pm
Drink more water while you work. Your waiting to long to hydrate!
wes normandin
February 14, 2015 at 5:04 pm
I wouldn’t threaten to put her on the bbq, I WOULD put her on the bbq. She
would make some delicious meals, and right now she is just costing you
money and not providing you with anything useful on your homestead. Just
my opinion though, you’ll figure out what is best for your needs.
FYI to anyone making negative comments about the garden. Troy’s garden is
looking very good. It’s going to start to explode soon and you’re going to
have more food than you know what to do with! Well done :)
Colin Keevil
February 14, 2015 at 5:37 pm
Don’t waste your money on a new camera. This one works fine.
Retired and Lovin it
February 14, 2015 at 6:13 pm
First you complain about being to cold now you are complaining about being
to hot. I think you just like to complain. You might think about starting
your outdoor work at dawn then you can do your computer work in the heat of
the day. If you are really ambitious you can also get a few more hours of
work outdoors in the late afternoon. As far as the bugs are concerned try
DEET, Permethrin and/or a head net. For gods sake stop your complaining
and using these things as an excuse to not work. This is the life you
signed up for.
Pat Quick
February 14, 2015 at 6:48 pm
Ok, a few things. The cardboard and newspaper you are burning, you should
be saving that for your Back to Eden garden. You will want to put that
down over the manure and then put your woodchips on top. The
strawberries, the reason they are stressing is because the first year you
transplant them, you are suppose to pick off any fruit or blossoms. The
plant needs the nutrients to strive to make lots of fruit for next year.
Pick off all the blossoms and fruit this year. And those worms on the
blueberries, feed them to the chickens.
Prim n' Prepper
February 14, 2015 at 7:14 pm
Hello Troy Personally I would not waste $200 on a new camera this one works
just fine, your viewers have to remember your videos are about off grid
living not top of the line quality videos. I see nothing wrong with the one
you are using. As for comments about garden being a failure, Do not give
them a 2nd thought. You are growing food as you intended to and have loss
very little plants. Yes you have more room to plant and you said you plan
on adding more as time goes. It looks like a success so far. You should
just keep to your plans and do what you planed to. Also remember you are
putting your life out there for all to see the failed attempts at things
and success of things you do. You are learning as you go as well as
teaching as you go.
M Baldridge
February 14, 2015 at 7:45 pm
i`m guessing molly dolly is numero uno poster on troys channel..provide
shade for your chickens as a matter of urgency troy..
davie-m
February 14, 2015 at 7:48 pm
High nitrogen (burn) and excess salts in the soil. Remedy: flush the soil.
Which you won’t address. Because that would be admitting that it’s
impossible to garden without a functioning garden hose.
I know my Troyz :)
John Donaway
February 14, 2015 at 8:13 pm
Good to see your videos again. Every day you do not post one, I miss it.
I think if you get a couple good rains, you’ll see your garden explode with
growth.
Rocco Grimaldi
February 14, 2015 at 8:52 pm
you need to have shade for your chickens or your going to lose them all and
also you have to many roosters, they are a waste of feed unless your going
to eat them, they will terrorize the rest of the flock.. wonder why your
not getting any eggs? the roosters, they are putting undo stress on your
hens by ganging up on her. your flock your choice . I have 50 hens and only
1 rooster, and my turkeys I have 1 tom to 4 hens. just saying…
deenaj44
February 14, 2015 at 9:43 pm
Troy’s not accomplishing much? Geeze, he’s got his garden tilled and most
of his plants in, he’s clearing up trees to make both firewood for next
winter and mulch, his chickens are running around fat and sassy, and you
trolls still want us to believe he’s a lazy bum. Sorry, but you trolls are
fooling no one but yourselves. Troy, it’s alright that you’re going low res
for a while. Better low res with more video time. And Troy, keep up the
good work! You’re an inspiration.
Robert Landrum
February 14, 2015 at 10:37 pm
Troy, long videos aren’t necessary the better ones. Sure, I have made long
ones myself teaching from the Torah or debunking some cult. And I can see
the benefit if the task is procedural and some cases scientific as you have
to proof you work. Most of this will depend on your subs.
On the paper like material. You could save that and make biomatter bricks.
They burn well and since you have a stove then it would burn well in that.
No, it’s not as good as a log but if the wood is wet then it would heat the
wet wood up as it is burning then as you have to add more material then it
should be dry enough to burn as it dries out the newer material. Not a
perfect world but it does work.
You can also build a water filter with a 55 gallon drum, 5 gallon bucket
and going into a 30 gallon drum. You can find the video of that on YT.
Maybe a bit pricey for you at the moment. But it can filter out allot of
the trash and bugs (mircos) from the water. Sure I would still run it
through you normal filters afterwards to be safe but it will keep it from
plugging up those ceramic filters as fast. Anyhow that filter is very easy
to make. Just PVC, 30 gal barrel, 55 gal barrel, 5 gal bucket, 3 grades of
sand and rock plus some additional odds and ends. In short is just a
simple sand/gravel drip filter.
HellBoundWizard
February 14, 2015 at 10:48 pm
Troy, please delete and block these annoying trolls who make a game out of
hatefulness. It harshes my mellow and I’m too old for that. Lol. The place
looks nice. Everything! When you don’t have a vid up each day I truly miss
it. Long vids are best. Don’t care which camera you use or how much you
shake. I’m not picky like that. Just good positive input is what I like to
offer. Trolls are useless.
Tina Smock
February 14, 2015 at 11:11 pm
I don’t mind either camera. The HD was nice when pairing to my TV and this
one is fine for my phone. No biggie either way. I think the views are down
because the aren’t any precieved projects going on. Throw in segments of
you working on the tractor and demolition of your RV and what you’re
salvaging from it and all that jazz, and your views will go back up.
Myke Dave
February 14, 2015 at 11:14 pm
Hey troy, couple of things. try to make a hand held smoker, put some of the
citronella leaves in it with some paper/cardboard smoke around where you
want to work, might cut down on the bugs. Also I can see day light around
your AC unit you really need to stuff something around it, it could help
lower the temp at least a good 5 degrees and cut the humidity even more. I
would run the AC in the late morning to cool the rv before the real heat
sets in. Maybe look into getting a quart hydration pack, and carry it
around with you so you can drink as you work
Duane C
February 14, 2015 at 11:53 pm
Wood wasps of some type by the looks of it, they are laying eggs if memory
serves.
Liowen
February 15, 2015 at 12:27 am
Take a minute and string up a tarp shade for the chickens. Also a large tub
of water would be nice for them to dip in also.
IronPatriotTN
February 15, 2015 at 12:48 am
when will we get to see you put the doors back on the storage cubbies
around the RV?, would look so much better to have those back up. =)
avonleanne
February 15, 2015 at 12:55 am
forget the sawzall on the small stuff. lopers, or bypass pruners, are way
faster and safer. imho.
bwilkinson6901
February 15, 2015 at 1:28 am
Hang a curtain between the kitchen and bedroom. This will reduce the area
the AC has to condition and make the daytime area more comfortable when the
heat load is the greatest.
RadicalRC
February 15, 2015 at 2:02 am
Can we have a daily electricity update, it helps us to gauge what we might
need.
Lea 1 Mercian
February 15, 2015 at 2:48 am
Great job troy, you are lucky to have so much chippable product, I’m
running out.
DEW W
February 15, 2015 at 3:26 am
The white shirt shows up ticks better!
David Montrose
February 15, 2015 at 3:50 am
I just love how everyone gives you hell for one thing or another…..ones
that constantly complain about every little aspect give them the same
tools, environment, equipment and see if they do better. If you don’t like
it, then just unsubscribe and leave this man be. I admire his strength and
creativity in living a much more simplistic lifestyle.
aturner83indy
February 15, 2015 at 4:34 am