Channel Title: Old World Garden Farms Channel Description: A few years back – we began the journey to create and carve out our little self-sufficient Old World Garden Farm – complete with a recycled barn, chicken coop, raised row garden, honey bees, vineyard and more. Our website, oldworldgardenfarms.com is the ever-unfolding story of the process – complete with articles, advice and projects for those looking to do the same. We hope our new You Tube Channel will be a direct extension of that mission - as we begin to add easy to follow 2 minute videos on all of our DIY, Gardening, Cooking and Canning Project We post 3 articles each week – including a DIY/Gardening article, a weekly Cooking or Canning Recipe from the farm – and on Sunday, we publish our Weekly Farm Update – bringing you up to speed on the happenings at the farm as the story unfolds. <video> The Stone Ridge Cabin Build - The Perfect One Story Cabin House! Description: A walk through of our latest cabin project build at the farm - The Stone Ridge Cabin! Featuring a wide open single floor plan with 2 bedrooms, a full kitchen, fireplace and screened in porch, at right around 1000 square feet, the cabin will have all of the comforts of home - and a low maintenance exterior with stone & board and batten metal siding! We have a complete article on the build as well with full details on our website : https://oldworldgardenfarms.com/2023/08/10/single-floor-cabin-house/ </video> <video> How To Create The Perfect Garden Cottage Sleeping Cabin - From A Shed! Description: A video tour of the 240 square foot Garden Cottage Sleeping Cabin at Old World Garden Farms. See how a basic 20 x 12' outdoor shed was converted into a quaint, peaceful cabin to stay at the farm. With insulated walls, shiplap siding, full electric, a queen size bed, couch, refrigerator and air conditioning, the cabin has every thing you need to get away and relax for a night or two. Situated right beside the trial gardens at Old World Garden, the cottage has its own outdoor seating and grill area - plus a private outdoor dining area complete with fire pit, chairs and overhead rope lighting for incredible evenings outdoors! And with a shower house with two complete private bathrooms with full showers within 50 yards - it makes for the perfect getaway! See more at https://oldworldgardenfarms.com/2023/07/23/the-farm-at-old-world-garden/ </video> <video> How To Prune Tomato Plants – And Why It’s A Must For Better Tomatoes! Description: See how to prune your tomato plants with ease - and grow better tomatoes than ever because of it! One of the single most important tasks you can do to help your tomatoes stay healthy, strong and productive is to prune your plants throughout the growing season. For more, see : https://oldworldgardenfarms.com/2023/06/11/how-to-prune-tomato-plants/ The list of reasons why gardener’s need to prune their tomato plants is lengthy. For starters, it can aid greatly in preventing disease and potential attacks from pests. Even more, pruning helps to improve air circulation within the plant, which can help to increase pollination and lead to higher yields. </video> <video> The Perfect Low Cost DIY Stone Fire Pit - Simple To Build, Inexpensive & Elegant! Description: See how to build the perfect backyard fire pit that looks great, works great - and can last for years and years without worry - all without costing a small fortune to create. And even better, one you can cook all kind of incredible meals on too! See how we built this sunken fire pit for less than $60, including a removable cooking bar that allows you to make open fire soups and more. For detailed step by step instructions, you can also check out our DIY article on https://oldworldgardenfarms.com/ </video> <video> The Perfect One Story Cabin House - 2 Bed - 2 Bath - Amazing Floor Plan! Description: A walk through of the 1000 square foot one story cabin house that is inspiring our latest cabin project at our farm! Frank now has plans on Etsy as well! You can find them here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1694325693/the-perfect-one-story-cabin-house-2-bed 2 bedrooms, 2 bath, full laundry room and a wide open living space with kitchen - including a big screened in porch with triple sliding accordion doors that open off of the main room. We rent this AirBnb property located in Buda, Texas every year in the winter for a month to write for our websites - and it has become our favorite floor plan ever! We are now planning to build a replica here this summer with a few Ohio modifications, including a fireplace or two! You can check out all of our DIY projects on the website at https://oldworldgardenfarms.com/category/diy-2/ </video> <video> How To Create A DIY Outdoor Train Garden - With Waterfall! Part 1 Description: We are excited to have one of our favorite DIY projects of all time at the farm underway - the building of a G-Scale Outdoor Train Garden - complete with a stamped concrete patio, 3 tier waterfall, trestle bridge and tunnel! Construction started in mid-July - and the part one video will walk you through the initial phases of the project, including installation of the sub base and layout area - along with the rough in of the waterfall and surrounding garden areas. </video> <video> How To Create A Backyard Pickleball Court - From Start To Finish! Description: The new pickleball court is in at the farm - and here is a look at how we built it step by step - including leveling out the area, pouring a concrete playing pad - and striping and sealing the court for play. Although you can create a court on grass, dirt or an existing piece of concrete or asphalt - when you live on a farm with lots of hills - we had to start from square one - which included leveling off an area and then pouring our a concrete pad from scratch. Here is exactly how we built out court, step by step! For even more info, be sure to check out our complete DIY article on our blog at https://oldworldgardenfarms.com/2024/09/19/diy-pickleball-court/ </video> <video> The Perfect Little Mobile Chicken Coop - Made From An Old Hay Wagon! Description: A look at our new "hay wagon" chicken coop for the farm! We wanted a coop that could not only protect our little hens from predators and the elements - but also one that could be mobile and allow our chickens to free range all over the farm. The coop measures 5' x 10' and sits on a refurbished hay wagon frame. We used a double stack of 2x6's for the two main rails and then bolted them to the frame. To add a little flair, we then cut out notches for a "pergola" style cross frame and attached them to the two main rails. The egg box can be accessed from the outside, and the large screen door can be removed for easy cleaning from the outside as well. You can also access the food fill from the outside as well. Best of all, it features a dusk to dawn automatic door so the chickens can be safe at night! For more, check out our full article on https://oldworldgardenfarms.com/ </video> <video> The Garden - How We Plant And Set Up Our Low Maintenance Garden Description: A look at our vegetable garden in the spring and how we use companion planting and a few unique growing methods to grow and produce the food for our farm - all without having to spend countless hours weeding and working the soil! </video> <video> The Perfect 1500 Square Foot Cabin House - With 3 Bedrooms & Two Baths! Description: A video walk through of a 1,512 square-foot cabin house that offers the perfect blend of cozy comfort and design. The layout includes three bedrooms including a first floor master bedroom. This cabin blends rustic charm with modern amenities, including a spacious kitchen with plenty of counter space making it ideal for cooking and entertaining - and a walk in pantry. The main living area is warm and welcoming, with vaulted ceilings and large windows bringing in natural light to create an open, airy atmosphere - and it even has a large fireplace that serves as both a functional heating source and a beautiful focal point for the living room. We built a smaller version of this back in 2016 at our old farm. Ths is an original Cedar Brooke model from Weaver Barns and the new version will be built late this year at our farm as an additional Airbnb space. This cabin model is at their facility in Sugarcreek, Ohio and is the basis for out new build this summer. Great space with tons of potential! </video> <video> The Best DIY Tomato Support Ever - How To Create The Amazing Low-Cost Stake-A-Cage! Description: Tired of expensive tomato cages and stakes that don't support your tomato plants and tomatoes? See how to build your very own stake-a-cage at home, and create the strongest tomato plant supports ever - all without breaking the bank! See the complete article at : https://oldworldgardenfarms.com/2023/04/13/diy-tomato-supports/ Not only are they easy to make, they are virtually indestructible, and can easily last for ten or more years with ease! </video> <video> The Pine Ridge Cabin House Tour - Updated Tour & Details Of The 600 Square Foot Cabin In The Woods! Description: An updated walk through of the completed Pine Ridge Cabin House - designed to be low maintenance and energy efficient, this little 600 square foot getaway cabin features a small full kitchen, family room, bathroom, shower, washer & dryer and upstairs master bedroom. Meanwhile, outdoors, it has a spacious covered patio, outdoor grill and fire pit that overlooks the scenic woods below! Updated cost and build details as well as a look at the cabin now that it is fully furnished and is also on Airbnb. See: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/925376295654092818 </video> <video> Installing On Demand Radiant Floor Heat – How It Works, What It Costs – And Why It’s So Amazing! Description: A look at how we use on demand to heat our home and water - we have now used this set-up in over 10 structures in the last 8 years. And we will continue to use it in every new build in the future. Why? Because when compared to other methods for heating a home – it can’t be beat. We also have a complete article on our website about the system - including cost of installation and operation - you can find that at: https://oldworldgardenfarms.com/2023/12/07/installing-on-demand-radiant-floor-heat/ </video> <video> The Perfect One Story Retirement House - Living Comfortable & Safe! Description: A video tour of our latest house on the farm, built with a one story, open floor plan that makes living simple, easy and safe! At just under 1200 square feet, the house is big enough to not feel small, but easy to navigate and have everything you need close by. The double roof teared design allows light in through the top windows - and the high ceilings make it feel anything but small. The floor plan for the main area is wide open. The L-kitchen design and the island open to the sitting area, with double doors from the kitchen that lead out to the screened in porch and patio area. It also happens to overlook the woods and a ravine below. One thing is for sure, it will be a perfect place to enjoy a dinner or evening without a worry of bugs! The kitchen has wide 4'+ paths all around the island and the cabinets all have roll out drawers to avoid having to bend over to get to dishes and appliances. There are no transitions between any interior room. And even going out or in the front or back door, it is a minimal 1 inch elevation. </video> <video> The Perfect 2 Bedroom Cottage - Created From An Old Garage! Description: A walk through of a 1200 square foot cottage that was once a simple garage - but now has been turned into the perfect little 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath home - this great little cottage is now the inspiration for what will become our next rental space on our farm! With 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, a huge front porch and plenty of living space - this is the ideal floor plan to turn an existing garage or a new pole barn into a great living space for a fraction of the cost. We walk you through the exterior and interior of this cottage, showcasing the layout and the changes we will make as we create our own from a pole barn build next summer at Old World Garden Farms. </video>

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A few years back – we began the journey to create and carve out our little self-sufficient Old World Garden Farm – complete with a recycled barn, chicken coop, raised row garden, honey bees, vineyard and more.

Our website, oldworldgardenfarms.com is the ever-unfolding story of the process – complete with articles, advice and projects for those looking to do the same. We hope our new You Tube Channel will be a direct extension of that mission - as we begin to add easy to follow 2 minute videos on all of our DIY, Gardening, Cooking and Canning Project

We post 3 articles each week – including a DIY/Gardening article, a weekly Cooking or Canning Recipe from the farm – and on Sunday, we publish our Weekly Farm Update – bringing you up to speed on the happenings at the farm as the story unfolds.

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