It still amazes me, how you had this blank piece of property and imagined everything you wanted and you are bringing it to life. I don’t have that kind of imagination.
My Goodness! The cottage garden is simply stunning! Can't get my mind around the fact that you pretty much started from a blank slate with this property! So good that you sought help and I'm glad that you feel much better!
Oh Brian, the sod really was the icing on the cake. What a difference. I have told you before, but I will tell you again, you have an amazing gift to see the possibilities and the strength to bring it to pass. So very beautiful! Praying that the Lord will help bring you His peace knowing He loves you very much.❤️✝️🙏
This channel, and YOU, are my inspirational for projects at my house, such as the whole new native plant garden. Glad you got things checked out & got an OK. keep your head up. We love you!
The grass looks great!!!! It really does make the flowers and cottage pop. I love how you are buttoning things up, everything is coming together. I am so glad you are feeling better. Thanks for all you do.
You are not alone. I ended up in the ER as well a few weeks ago with anxiety. It got so bad I ended up dehydrated with dizziness. I literally thought I was dying. By the time I got to the hospital my husband had to get me wheelchair. I could not walk. Anxiety is a real illness. It can be cribbing. I have lost all desire to garden , so and cook. My three major loves. I can’t make it stop and just seems tonjust get worst. It makes me so happy to see you to just push forward.
So glad to hear your heart checked out well at the ER! Absolutely love the grass you put down and can't wait to see it when the other side of the driveway is done! You are a master at making your vision come to life!
Grass looks great. Sooo good to have a Brian fix. Now I can head out to the garden feeling refreshed. Thank you Brian and Emily, as behind every great man is a great woman 😉
When I first saw the thumbnail for this video, I literally said out loud, "Oh no, Brian!" My wife looked over at me, and I then had to explain the situation to her. I'm a very shy person even when it comes to social media, so I have never really commented on very many videos. (Mainly comments about the cottage garden) But when I first found your channel (Next Level Gardening), I couldn't get enough. I went back to the beginning. Your very first video started binge watching, so I didn't miss a single step of the process. Then, when you moved and started Next Level Homestead I subscribed to that and never missed a video. I've learned a lot from you, Brian, and you've given me a lot of inspiration and motivation to make my gardens even better. The cottage has been one of my favorite projects since you started it. The sod looks great and makes it all blend together and look complete. I can't wait to see a full view of it when it's all finished! Maybe with a bit of drone footage.?
I don't know if you realize how amazing you and your family's work is. I can't get over how beautiful your property has become. It's a Disney princess worthy environment. Emily? 🎉🎉 I'm glad you are feeling better.
You are amazing! Thank you for sharing your visions and outcomes on your homestead. Also, thank you for sharing your struggles. God only knows how many people you are helping. May the Peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you always! ❤
Wow! That’s beautiful! Incredible how it just set everything in order; the finishing touch. You have such amazing vision. I’m so glad your ER visit went so well & you are feeling much better today. ❤❤. Many, many blessings
I drooled when you turned the camera on the black earth fringing the cottage garden! And later..... I gasped when I saw the pile of sod delivered! Oh my goodness! And now..... I'm gasping AND drooling at the reveal of the emerald necklace of sod to frame the garden! Congratulations on another dream realized through hard work and incredible creativity. So thankful to be able to watch you achieve these things and share in your joy and excitement. It is so satisfying and wholesome. Thankful for Joel being able to help with an amazing extension to the sod project. How serendipitous that you had extra supplies! And also so thankful for Emilie, who probably had a pretty intense evening with you last night at emergency.
I'm so glad you got checked out, Brian! I'm a retired RN and our son is an Emergency physician and we'd both say you did exactly the right thing. I pray for you and your family to continue to be well. The sod is amazing! I LOVE it! You are doing amazing work with your property - being a great steward. Also, while Daisy continues to be beautiful, the lambs are adorable! I love watching them! Thanks so much for sharing everything, my friend. Sending you and Emilie and Noah love and prayers!
You did the right thing by getting checked out by the doctor. Glad all is well now 😊. The sod really does set off the flowers and the chicken coop. So beautiful! Now you have a new chore to mow lol 😂. Teach Noah to do it for you. Thanks for sharing your time and inspiration
So glad you're doing well. My grandson suffers from anxiety as well. I will continue to pray for you and your wonderful family. The sod looks beautiful!
Brian, Thank you so much for your courage to share about your anxiety. You have a great heart and I always look forward to every show. So, I'm watching you walk around your property as you do in many of your videos and I would love to see a garden tour of the entire property to show us how everything looks today. Thank you so much for all of the education that you give on the show. You really help me! I'm a gardener now (3rd year) because of you and Laura at Garden Answer. ❤
Congratulations! Just the forefront that you needed to set that beautiful landscape off. The transition from manicured grass to rustic log terrace is striking. At the back nestled behind all the beautiful flowers and trees is a tudor-style cottage and the chicken run. So much whimsy in a small area. Bravo!
It’s wild how anxiety can wreak havoc on your mind and body. Prayers for your continued healing. 🙏🏻 Also, the cottage garden is looking amazing! The grass really completes the look. 😊
Yep. Even called 911 once and had an ambulance come because i thought i was having a cardiac/blood pressure episode. Ended up being a SEVERE panic attack. 😒 So frustrating but so glad i went for the assurance that i wasn't dying! That sod looks amazing!
Sod looks great, Brian!! So thankful your heart checked out good! I struggle with anxiety as well-especially things out of my control. We just have to trust Jesus with the outcomes. Thank you for all you teach us!! YOU are why I started a garden again last year. May God bless you and keep you!!
I’m in awe at the transformation a little grass makes 🤩 I’m glad you went to get checked out. Like you said, better safe than sorry. I know anxiety/ panic attacks very well .🦋 Have a great day 👵🏻👩🌾❣️
You had me worried, Brian. I’m thankful and relieved your ER visit determined it wasn’t the worst it could be. And oh, I’m so impressed with how the new lawn is like a frame around your cottage garden art! Putting the extra sod on the other side of your driveway is a great idea. It will integrate the cottage garden more into your yard. I like how you blend your gardens, even with fences and paths, so that you don’t have strict edges between one style and another. It’s all beautiful now, even though it’s a work in progress, and I love knowing your ideas for the future. I can’t thank you enough for your videos!
Fantastic homestead. I love the combination of vegetables, fruit and beautiful landscaping. You accomplished so much in spite of all the challenges. It is inspiring to see some cope with mental health and physical issues and continue to function at such a high level. This may give others to admit their problems and get help. I have dealt with serious depression and learned which people were really for me.
It is beautiful! I can vicariously live my dream through and Emily. It's obviously very hard work but the rewards are amazing. Thank you for sharing not only your family's trials and tribulations but your joys and accomplishment. Life Is a rollercoaster ride. The trick is to enjoy it, rather than let fear dissuade you. Keep enjoying ~
Brian, the sod looks wonderful! I am happy you decided to go to the emergency room. It relieved all the anxiety you were feeling and you look great in this video. It is always better to be safe than sorry! You get so much done so fast. Please continue taking care of yourself. Happy your family is helping out with some of the chores you were doing. Your wife and son are also such good people. I also suffer from anxiety AND have some minor heart problems handled by meds. But every now and then something changes, a new pain here or there or irregular heart beats that brings on that anxiety. It is ALWAYS a relief to know my heart is all right. Sending my appreciation to what you and your family give me with these windows into your life. Talking about issues helps us all and you are brave doing so! Thank you.
You’ve turned your garden into your former workplace! (Disney) 😄. It looks fabulous, y’all! I hope you know how much people enjoy your content, enjoy getting to know you and your family and WE ALL want you to relax and enjoy it like we do. You’re in my prayers Brian. Maybe y’all need a relaxing visit to your homeland (Arkansas); HOLLA! 🤭
Oh, his garden is much, much, much better than Disney (I grew up less than a mile from Disneyland in So. Cal) I am so glad Brian is living his dream instead of giving his talent away to a corporation.
the lawn is definitely the finishing touch to an already magnificent garden...Once again Love your unique ideas and designs and very impressed on your ability to make them come true.
Omg! The sod finishes it all off. It looks fabulous! Your visions coming to life must make you feel giddy 😁 cause when I look at it I'm giddy when it comes to life. ❤❤ Excellent job on everything so far. I'm glad everything went well at the hospital. Prayers always for you and your family. God bless.
I’m glad you are doing better. Our bodies can play a number on us when we are stressed! Your homestead is looking absolutely beautiful! I love seeing the “team members” (livestock) looking so good too!
Your garden plan is just mind blowing! I love your inspiration and artistry. Brian I think you are an amazing person. You are a kind and gentle soul and I enjoy you sharing your life with me. The ups the downs and the sideways. Hugs dear gardening fellow. May you always keep that gentle spirit I so love. BTW I cannot express what a magical homestead you have.
Oh my, the grass sets off the garden even more beautifully than I imagined! Well done. Kaiser San Marcos was great for me when I lived in North County, so glad they took good care of you! ☺👍
So glad you’re doing well. Love the emerald necklace. Great job. Stay happy. We all look forward to your videos. You’ve even such an inspiration to all of us.
Incredible. Such an intense amount of work. It's definitely a labor of love. Don't forget to get yourself a soft foam rectangle for the bottom of your egg basket! ❤️ I'm impressed you find the time to make videos whilst doing all the hard labor. I don't think I could do it! You're inspiring. Thanks so much for sharing the homestead life with everyone. ❤
Hi, firstly, if you drink any form of caffeine I highly recommend you stop ASAP. Find a few videos on RU-vid about people quitting caffeine and just read the comments about how much caffeine pushed their anxiety levels through the roof. Quitting caffeine is very hard at first but it really is worth it. Secondly, I also recommend doing some research on the human gut microbiome. Your gut bacteria has 2 way communication with your brain through the vagus nerve. Your gut microbiome can affect your metal health, cognition, hormones and much more. Best of luck!
I'm 34 years old, and I've been to the E.R. for an anxiety attack. I was worried that I was having a heart attack. They did all the same tests for me, minus the chest x-ray. Basically, my heart and all my organs are perfect, minus the slightly fatty liver. So basically, I was having an anxiety attack and my GERD was flaring up. It really sucks and hurts. I'm pretty sure the pain was making my anxiety worse and it was just looping. They gave me something that I can't remember and some omeprazole. I was feeling better 2 hours later and they sent me home. I'm glad that's all it was. But, I had the same thought. I would have been mad at myself if I could have prevented anything worse from happening and my kids need their mom. I'm glad that you're ok. I would have really missed your updates on both channels. Following you on your adventures always brightens my day.
#1 Health - Hurray!!! Been going thru similar but I'm a LOT older than you! #2 The sod ~ so stinking jealous of how it looks now! You did the work of a magician! #3 So proud of you! You deserve to be proud of you too! xo L.A.
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing. I learn so much from your videos. You are wise to look for assistance with health issues. ❤ to you and your family as well as Bella and Daisy!
Brian, we are all working on perfecting and "quieting" our difficult personalities. We are really our souls, coming into a life experience . . . learning lessons along the way, and slowly advancing. When I have a difficult day, I try to just stay centered in the protective light of my soul until the crisis passes. Please remember that we all admire your creativity, your ethics, and the beautiful property you have created. Also, because you are so caring, your new young animals pick up on that and begin to relax. It is admirable to see how trusting they have become, and how they have become friends with one another. Life with you is much better than where they came from--each one gets your individual attention every day, and they now feel a part of their new loving family.
The sheep poop looks like someone dumped out "a can of black beans". 🤣 Brain - So glad you decided to get checked out! Much better to know for sure than to constantly worry. (not that we still won't worry a little bit about some thing or other, but... 😄) Happy all the tests checked out well.
I do hope you are well. It's been 7 days since an update here and over 3 weeks on NLG. Cant wait to see more progress on the Homestead. I'm addicted to the Homestead and always love to learn what you are doing for the garden. ❤❤
Hi Brian. Glad your better. Everything looks great after all your hard work. Keep taking breaks as you do your yard and garden. The journey of doing your garden should be fun. Still love seeing all the animals. Hi to Noah and Emilie😊
Glad you are feeling better. Anxiety is not nice, I have it too. Stay cool, stay safe and stay strong!!! Hugs to all 3 of you. One person fight with anxiety messes with all the house. 🥰❤️
Just a big WOW!!! Fantastic Brian👏👏 Also so glad your visit to the ER allayed your fears🙏 Wish I could get over there and give you and Emily big hugs! You’re such lovely people🤗 I’m in South Africa xxx
Love the sod, it looks great! First thing my husband said “ Now he’ll have more grass to cut”! Figures… 😜 Anyway, thanks to the Lord you are doing better! I’m glad you went to ER and all is well.
Looks amazing! I just cannot believe how productive you are and coordinated in your work and also your anxiety can be related with the amount of effort putting in this part of the many projects, I am glad that you feel great and look great! 😊
This looks amazing! Thank you so much for always encouraging everyone. I am so glad you are feeling better. The weather in Arkansas is BLAZING HOT already.
Your cutter/insertion tool!!!! I just found it online and ordered after this video! What a life saver. I spend so much time going between and searching for tools when doing my drip irrigation!
So glad you're feeling better & can enjoy the wonder green lawn you've planted... maybe not so much the extra work to finish the other side, but it looks terrific. It really does set of the garden beautifully.
I’m so happy to hear you are doing better! The sod is beautiful, it really sets off the cottage garden. It would be so nice to live in a little cottage like that, lol without the chickens as roommates.
One, I'm so happy that it was nothing serious! It was a wise decision for you to go in and confirm it. Like you said, it's better to be safe than sorry. I'm glad your mind can be at ease about it! Two, the sod looks amazing!! I bet it feels great to have that done!
Amazing to see things coming together and a side note getting a reset of reassurance from a doctor can be greatly needed to help with your mindset re health. Anxiety can be crippling to the sufferer and nobody really gets it so you do whatever you need to do to get back on track and it looks like your smashing it well do e to you brian all the best from the uk.
The sod really transformed the cottage garden! I’m so sorry for your health issue (our minds can definitely create havoc in our bodies) so I’m glad you were checked to rule out heart problems.
Wow! It’s beautiful, you have made and planted a dream garden. I’ve always loved the cottage gardens and thatched roof homes in the countryside in Europe. You are so talented, you and Emily will definitely have a wonderful and beautiful homestead when it is finished. Praying for you and the family, God bless y’all.
Stunning!! BTW, I went to the ER 3 days ago thinking I was having a gallbladder attack. Talk about anxiety. Many tests later it was determined that my gall bladder is happy but the rest of me has the flu. Yes, better safe than sorry.
I'm 45 years old and NEVER had anxiety in my life, that's before 3 weeks ago and i started suffering from that and had to go to the ER what a horrible experience. So many people suffer from that and it's ok to go to the ER to get checked. Glad you're doing ok. ❤😊
Everything is so beautiful, Brian. You give us so much inspiration! I'm so thankful your heart is ok, and thankful you went to get it checked. I have those problems, and it's never good to wait. Praying for you and your wonderful family. 😊❤
