A Mother's Day Special | Dreams of Tree Farming

It's the day before Mother's Day here, and we have a lot of things planned for today. So we'll bring out the camera and take you guys along with us to see how we spend a Saturday afternoon. We have some trees to water, some plants to get from the local greenhouse, and some trees to plant. Should be fun day!
00:00 Welcome & Tree Watering
09:57 Orchard Update
11:07 Free Maple Trees
12:03 Visiting a local Greenhouse
15:27 Planting Norway Spruce Trees
26:32 My Mothers Day Gifts
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[mobile_noble]

Plumbing no plumbing… guests no guests… hmmm, that’s a dilemma that I would weigh carefully 😂

[racheltalbott]

I just love your videos, and you guys!! ps. If you're open to sharing, I'd love to hear an update on your debt free progress.. Sending lots of love! <3

[carahfarthing]

In these type of videos it shows the incredible love y'all have for each other and how much y'all enjoy spending time with each other and having seen y'all in busy busy seasons and this more of a relaxed season taking a year of rest it just seems so much like a year or rest and reconnecting and less stress it is lovely

[sharonafshari]

Speaking of putting plumbing at the cabin, someone once said “ if you build it they will come”.

[Tamshazeleyes]

I love this content day in your life... ❤

[clarity]

Hi you two, and Happy Mother’s Day. Not to worry you, but Norway Spruce gets 25 to 30 feet wide at maturity, and up to 60 feet tall. Because they are one if the fastest growing evergreens, you would be wise to give your spruces plenty of room. It is really tempting to plant trees for the size they are today, not the size they will become. “Norway spruces grow to heights of 40-60 feet, with a spread of around 25-30 feet – make sure to consider the size of the tree and do not plant this tree in close proximity to buildings or underneath overhead utilities.” We planted one 20 years ago and gave the tree 15 feet from the center of the trunk to the edge of a shrub border, and it has grown to the very edge. Because what was sunny is now in shade, the shrub border needs heavy pruning now to allow the spruce enough sun. It is also next to an oak tree, and we need to do some pruning on the oak tree to give the spruce the sun it needs. Just FYI, so you can measure to make certain you have enough space for sun all the way around. I’ve always heard the best time to plant a tree is 10 years ago! Hugs to you and your trees.

[billierichter]

The little blue flower from the greenhouse is an annual Lobelia. The blue stalk flower by the shed is Grape Hyacinth.

[carolynschmitt]

Happy Mothers Day Rachel. We have pines that my husband planted. He likes pine’s because it’s the only tree that’s green in the winter. He feels that all the other trees look dead during the winter.

[TanyaWeezy]

I totally enjoy your regular vlogs. My favorite time of year as well. Growing and planting like crazy

[krisl]

I love the day in the life of the homestead videos. I feel like it shows that it's all a process that's takes time

[lispottable]

I love these videos where we just hang out with you guys! I’m so glad you are getting your plant/garden fix Rachel even though you aren’t doing a veggie garden!

[mistycherie]

I love the topic "how-to" specific videos as well as these blog "what we did this week" or "dinner with Q&A" type videos, y'all are wonderful and happy to watch whatever you are able to share. Even with these blog style, it's both fun and informative. 💚 Hope Rachel and Todd's mom had a wonderful Mother's Day!

[dimplesforlife.]

The very first video I saw from you guys was a couple of years ago and I subscribed immediately. The video was of Rachel walking through the yard early morning picking pears; no chatting, no fan-flare, just the simplicity and peace of nature. I loved it! This video, though a bit different, reminded me of that moment. It's the videos like these that keep me coming back. A couple of months ago, I commented that your videos had become a bit boring, but I am seeing the change. The spark is coming back. Thank you!

[laurab]

I got flowers and plants too for my front porch for Mother’s Day. It made me so happy to be doing my annual porch clean up and potting of my spring and summer flowers yesterday. I am determined to fertilize and water them regularly and keep them alive longer than a month!

[lori-ynyi]

Actually, the dandelions are an amazing sign. Your calcium is good in your soil. Love the trees.

[patriciawilson]

Due to my love of trees I Totally enjoyed watching this video.Thanks for bringing us along.

[sharonafshari]

I love all your video’s. Living vicariously thru someone half my age 💕

[tibbs]

I hope you had a beautiful mother's day Rachel! You and Todd are my Zen farming gurus 💖

[amandar]

Lovely Mothers Day video, Todd and Rachel. Honoring the greatest Mother of all by planting trees as well as sharing the treating of Rachel and Todd’s mother. ❤

[cynthiafisher]

The plant with the little blue flowers for the porch are lobelia. I do enjoy this type of video.