In this BAK40 Episode of the Two Bucks Podcast, Brian shares an exciting solo update on the big spring project at the Back 40: planting and potting 100+ trees for habitat, food plots, and future nursery stock. He walks through the full process of sourcing budget-friendly trees from local county sales, designing a crabapple orchard, and testing out a DIY water wagon to keep everything growing strong. Whether you're planning to plant 5 trees or 500, this episode is packed with practical insight from real-world experience.

Key topics discussed:

• How Brian sourced 100 trees for under $200 using county spring tree sales

• Step-by-step planting of a crabapple orchard with 5-foot tree tubes and stakes

• Using red splendor and dolgo varieties to stagger fruit drop and maximize wildlife draw

• Building a mobile water wagon using a log trailer and 275-gallon tank for remote irrigation

• Starting a backyard nursery with $2 trees and $10 all-in per potted plant

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On this episode of the Two Bucks Podcast,Brian talks with Jordan Yira about foodplot architecture and different ideas toincrease the potential of your farm!

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In this BAK40 Episode of the Two Bucks Podcast, Brian is joined again by habitat consultant Jaden Bjorklund for an in-depth conversation on how to get the most out of your toughest acres—especially wetland swamps, dense alder thickets, and low-value land that’s often overlooked. They talk about structure, bedding, water management, tree selection, and all the small projects that can turn a difficult property into a high-impact hunting farm. Whether you're managing a property full of challenges or just trying to add value to forgotten corners, this episode is packed with ideas and real-world strategies to help you get started.

Key topics discussed:

• How to evaluate and improve wetland bedding areas using elevation and structure

• Practical strategies for creating travel corridors and funnels in thick, unmanageable cover

• Using LIDAR and boots-on-the-ground scouting to locate micro-elevation changes

• Tree species selection for bedding, screening, and water management—including spruces, red maples, and crab apples

• How to start your own nursery and maximize the long-term value of fruit tree plantings

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