Wild Hearts Homestead
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Late August Harvest and Garden Tour
We are in the thick of busy season, harvesting, preserving, planting the fall garden, but it’s beautiful to see how much food is around us.
Welcome friends! My name is Melissa, and this is Wild Hearts Homestead. This is real life homesteading with kids. The house might be a bit messy, projects might not get done in one sitting, one day, or even in one week, but we love this little life we are living; being submerged in nature, taking time to enjoy our blessings. Thanks for hanging out with us today! It’s always fun getting to chat with you!
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My New Toy To Make Super Fast Garden Fresh Tomato Sauce
zhlédnutí 57Před 14 dny
We are jumping right into it today with an upgraded food mill. I need to get all the tomatoes in the freezer cleaned out to make room for this year’s tomatoes. Link to find your very own Weston Food Mill: amzn.to/3XjdbzU Link ro our gluten free bread recipe: czcams.com/video/HbEmzDXQfro/video.htmlsi=SQ8dkDKggqxzb4iD Welcome friends! My name is Melissa, and this is Wild Hearts Homestead. This is...
Better Late Than Never | July Garden Tour Laurens SC
zhlédnutí 1,1KPřed měsícem
Technology is great when it works! When it doesn’t…. you get July garden tours in August. Welcome friends! My name is Melissa, and this is Wild Hearts Homestead. This is real life homesteading with kids. The house might be a bit messy, projects might not get done in one sitting, one day, or even in one week, but we love this little life we are living; being submerged in nature, taking time to e...
My Best Tips for Incubating Eggs - Nurture Right 360
zhlédnutí 147Před měsícem
One of the most exciting things is watching eggs hatch! And you want to get as many as possible hatching. Here’s the tips and tricks that have gotten me my best hatch rates. Welcome friends! My name is Melissa, and this is Wild Hearts Homestead. This is real life homesteading with kids. The house might be a bit messy, projects might not get done in one sitting, one day, or even in one week, but...
June Garden Tour At Wild Hearts Homestead SC
zhlédnutí 212Před 2 měsíci
Welcome friends! My name is Melissa, and this is Wild Hearts Homestead. This is real life homesteading with kids. The house might be a bit messy, projects might not get done in one sitting, one day, or even in one week, but we love this little life we are living; being submerged in nature, taking time to enjoy our blessings. Thanks for hanging out with us today! It’s always fun getting to chat ...
Come Tour My May Garden in Laurens South Carolina Zone 8a
zhlédnutí 302Před 3 měsíci
Everything is popping in the garden now that we’ve gotten a lot of rain. Welcome friends! My name is Melissa, and this is Wild Hearts Homestead. This is real life homesteading with kids. The house might be a bit messy, projects might not get done in one sitting, one day, or even in one week, but we love this little life we are living; being submerged in nature, taking time to enjoy our blessing...
If I Had To Start All Over With Only $100, Here’s What I Would Do
zhlédnutí 166Před 3 měsíci
Here's what I would buy if I had to start over from scratch on a small budget, knowing everything I know now. Welcome friends! My name is Melissa, and this is Wild Hearts Homestead. This is real life homesteading with kids. The house might be a bit messy, projects might not get done in one sitting, one day, or even in one week, but we love this little life we are living; being submerged in natu...
Pinching Basil to Make It Produce More (Plus Lambs, Chicks, and Honeysuckles)
zhlédnutí 113Před 4 měsíci
Just another day on the homestead over here. And May the 4th be with you. Welcome friends! My name is Melissa, and this is Wild Hearts Homestead. This is real life homesteading with kids. The house might be a bit messy, projects might not get done in one sitting, one day, or even in one week, but we love this little life we are living; being submerged in nature, taking time to enjoy our blessin...
First Lambs Born on the Farm 😍
zhlédnutí 197Před 4 měsíci
I can’t even with this cuteness! Welcome friends! My name is Melissa, and this is Wild Hearts Homestead. This is real life homesteading with kids. The house might be a bit messy, projects might not get done in one sitting, one day, or even in one week, but we love this little life we are living; being submerged in nature, taking time to enjoy our blessings. Thanks for hanging out with us today!...
How Many Structures Does One Homestead Need?!
zhlédnutí 92Před 4 měsíci
The answer is simple…. Always at least one more 😅🤣 Welcome friends! My name is Melissa, and this is Wild Hearts Homestead. This is real life homesteading with kids. The house might be a bit messy, projects might not get done in one sitting, one day, or even in one week, but we love this little life we are living; being submerged in nature, taking time to enjoy our blessings. Thanks for hanging ...
Look What We are Growing in April - Garden Tour and Homestead Update
zhlédnutí 179Před 4 měsíci
So much to do, so little time, it must be planting season. The gray of winer is over and we are back in busy season. But I am here for it. 🤩 Welcome friends! My name is Melissa, and this is Wild Hearts Homestead. This is real life homesteading with kids. The house might be a bit messy, projects might not get done in one sitting, one day, or even in one week, but we love this little life we are ...
Will The Blossoms Survive the Freeze?
zhlédnutí 86Před 5 měsíci
Welcome friends! My name is Melissa, and this is Wild Hearts Homestead. This is real life homesteading with kids. The house might be a bit messy, projects might not get done in one sitting, one day, or even in one week, but we love this little life we are living; being submerged in nature, taking time to enjoy our blessings. Thanks for hanging out with us today! It’s always fun getting to chat ...
Creating A Mobile Produce Market in Your Front Yard!
zhlédnutí 173Před 5 měsíci
I needed to find an easy solution to getting my produce stand to and from the road without having to cart all the produce, the table, the displays to and from the road every day. And I’m really happy with the result! Check out how I made a produce stand on wheels in today’s video 🤩 Based on the way the sun shines, it will end up facing the other way with the wheels in the back. Welcome friends!...
Spring Planting Time! - And A Stowaway Surprise
zhlédnutí 108Před 5 měsíci
This is why we plant extra seedlings. You never know what is going to happen. Welcome friends! My name is Melissa, and this is Wild Hearts Homestead. This is real life homesteading with kids. The house might be a bit messy, projects might not get done in one sitting, one day, or even in one week, but we love this little life we are living; being submerged in nature, taking time to enjoy our ble...
The February Garden - Zone 8a - Laurens South Carolina
zhlédnutí 81Před 6 měsíci
What’s growing in February in South Carolina? I can’t wait to look back on this year and see how the garden has changed each month. And I’m so glad I get to share it with you! Welcome friends! My name is Melissa, and this is Wild Hearts Homestead. This is real life homesteading with kids. The house might be a bit messy, projects might not get done in one sitting, one day, or even in one week, b...
Expert Tips for Single Parents Balancing Homesteading and Working
zhlédnutí 106Před 6 měsíci
Expert Tips for Single Parents Balancing Homesteading and Working
Chitting Potatoes - It’s Super Easy!
zhlédnutí 75Před 6 měsíci
Chitting Potatoes - It’s Super Easy!
I’m Losing My Mind with this Flower Garden (I Need Your Help)
zhlédnutí 91Před 6 měsíci
I’m Losing My Mind with this Flower Garden (I Need Your Help)
I Swore I Would Never Do This To My Garden…
zhlédnutí 142Před 6 měsíci
I Swore I Would Never Do This To My Garden…
This Weather is Great! But is it Great for our Plants?
zhlédnutí 81Před 6 měsíci
This Weather is Great! But is it Great for our Plants?
A Full Day of Farm Chores (or two)
zhlédnutí 169Před 7 měsíci
A Full Day of Farm Chores (or two)
Chick Hatching Caught On Video
zhlédnutí 88Před 7 měsíci
Chick Hatching Caught On Video
I Can’t Believe I Caught This On Video! 😳
zhlédnutí 126Před 7 měsíci
I Can’t Believe I Caught This On Video! 😳
Seed Starting on a Budget - Grow Light Set Up - Tips for Starting On A Budget
zhlédnutí 1,4KPřed 7 měsíci
Seed Starting on a Budget - Grow Light Set Up - Tips for Starting On A Budget
The January Garden in Zone 8a
zhlédnutí 132Před 7 měsíci
The January Garden in Zone 8a
Organize Now for Planting Season Success!
zhlédnutí 91Před 8 měsíci
Organize Now for Planting Season Success!
Day 1 Gardening, Homesteading 2024 Ready to start fresh in the New Year!
zhlédnutí 338Před 8 měsíci
Day 1 Gardening, Homesteading 2024 Ready to start fresh in the New Year!
2023 Harvest Totals South Carolina zone 8a 7b
zhlédnutí 131Před 8 měsíci
2023 Harvest Totals South Carolina zone 8a 7b
New Ram! Bringing a new dairy sheep home
zhlédnutí 328Před 8 měsíci
New Ram! Bringing a new dairy sheep home
Creating a Cozy Home for Sheep: DIY Barn Stall Build with Pallets
zhlédnutí 325Před 9 měsíci
Creating a Cozy Home for Sheep: DIY Barn Stall Build with Pallets

Komentáře

  • @kathybradbury
    @kathybradbury Před 4 dny

    What kind of chickens are these? I wish mine were so pretty!

  • @spunstricken9065
    @spunstricken9065 Před 5 dny

    Thank you for sharing! Cute little helper. 🌸🙏🏽🌸

  • @evansacreshomestead

    Hey I’m from close to Lauren’s sc.

  • @shannonkatereadsstuff

    I bred some copper maran hens, hatched them, raised them, they got to the first egg lay and a freaking fox ate all four of them in one night. Devastated.

  • @TheBabcocks
    @TheBabcocks Před 11 dny

    Love seeing your garden! We didnt even make it to the back garden last week!

    • @TheBabcocks
      @TheBabcocks Před 11 dny

      Get some bt for keeping the army worms away.

  • @md.alamgirhussain4732

    If i could stay in this beautiful place

  • @donagoehring3767
    @donagoehring3767 Před 11 dny

    I ❤ Elly's butterfly dress!

  • @TheBabcocks
    @TheBabcocks Před 15 dny

    I'm so glad you got that machine! It will be such a help to you this year and more!

  • @TheBabcocks
    @TheBabcocks Před 28 dny

    My tomatoes didn't get tied well either

  • @JoyoftheGardenandHome
    @JoyoftheGardenandHome Před měsícem

    5:16 I'm about at 4 zucc and the plant is done, grub damage. Hoping the just-sown zucc seed will fruit before too long. 10:42 Please tell if you pull your ginger indoors, I have to do this and I'm concerned about bugs in the soil...

    • @WildHeartsHomesteadSC
      @WildHeartsHomesteadSC Před měsícem

      @@JoyoftheGardenandHome for sure! I brought my peppers in last year and did have an aphid infestation, so I’m not sure what they would bring inside or if it would be worth it.

    • @JoyoftheGardenandHome
      @JoyoftheGardenandHome Před měsícem

      @WildHeartsHomesteadSC I washed my pepper roots meticulously with neem, which does the trick, but I don't think that'll work with ginger😅

  • @grizzmexi768
    @grizzmexi768 Před měsícem

    So I've heard that marker / sharpie shouldn't be used on eggs , what's your experience with it

    • @WildHeartsHomesteadSC
      @WildHeartsHomesteadSC Před měsícem

      I haven't heard that yet, I'll have to look into it, I haven't noticed any negative effects from it. You could probably use pencil instead and it wouldn't wash off from the humidity.

    • @grizzmexi768
      @grizzmexi768 Před měsícem

      @@WildHeartsHomesteadSC I've seen people use both, from videos I've seen, I'm still new to Incubating, even I've tried many off brands with no success, after watching your success I'm thinking on investing on a nurtureright 360

  • @mr.o5501
    @mr.o5501 Před měsícem

    Keep the sheep content flowing like milk! Lol I'm trying to learn.

  • @Athena_11_
    @Athena_11_ Před měsícem

    Thank you! Excellent information and you’ve made it seem way less complicated. ❤

  • @TheBabcocks
    @TheBabcocks Před měsícem

    They're so fluffy!

  • @MetalBum
    @MetalBum Před měsícem

    Great advice thanks for the pep talk 🎃

  • @KE8ZSZ
    @KE8ZSZ Před měsícem

    This is my first week with baby chicks/chickens. Picked up 4 from Family Home and Farm.I got two Americanas (or Americaunas maybe??? Not sure)....also got two 'Assorted Bantams' (straight run). The Americanas look just like the easter eggers...cant tell the difference, really. If the bantams turn out to be roosters, how long before they start being loud and crowing (as roosters do)?

    • @WildHeartsHomesteadSC
      @WildHeartsHomesteadSC Před měsícem

      @@KE8ZSZ congrats!! Usually with mine I can tell around 9-12 weeks who is looking like a rooster and they will start crowing around 20-24 weeks.

  • @JoyoftheGardenandHome
    @JoyoftheGardenandHome Před měsícem

    Great tutorial, thanks

  • @virginiainnes9042
    @virginiainnes9042 Před měsícem

    This video answered so many of my questions about sheep milk! We are buying our first small acreage and I’m wanting to get dairy sheep…can you recommend a dairy sheep breed that’s great for beginners? Thanks so much!!

    • @WildHeartsHomesteadSC
      @WildHeartsHomesteadSC Před měsícem

      @@virginiainnes9042 I have loved my East Friesian girl, she is an amazing producer, great cream line, and very sweet and affectionate. They are becoming more easy to find. There are some great Facebook groups where you can find ones for sale as well like “homestead dairy sheep” let me know how it goes!

    • @virginiainnes9042
      @virginiainnes9042 Před měsícem

      Thank you for the helpful information! I will definitely look into them! I am so excited to get started!! God bless!

  • @amberrogers4870
    @amberrogers4870 Před 2 měsíci

    You can use a dehydrator if you have the right kind. I use mine for my yogurt works amazing!!! Great to have some fellow sheep dairiers out there!!

  • @nbecker579
    @nbecker579 Před 2 měsíci

    Love your kitchen and how real you are! Great video easy to understand!

  • @GoshenHideaway
    @GoshenHideaway Před 2 měsíci

    New subscriber! 👋🏼 Love this, appreciate the helpful, practical, honest content. 😁 Especially the messy kitchen. 😂 We are thinking about sheep and keep sitting on the fence. Actually we need a fence

    • @WildHeartsHomesteadSC
      @WildHeartsHomesteadSC Před měsícem

      I have had much better success with the Two Prong premier one fencing. I've been having my ram mow the yard for me all summer and he hasn't gotten out of it and it hasn't fallen down even with big rain storms.

  • @irisalosavalos1945
    @irisalosavalos1945 Před 2 měsíci

    Thanks so much info in one stop❤

  • @TheBabcocks
    @TheBabcocks Před 2 měsíci

    That evening light on you!

  • @TheBabcocks
    @TheBabcocks Před 2 měsíci

    Bummer about the pickle law!

  • @krickette5569
    @krickette5569 Před 2 měsíci

    Oh, and if you want to break up the soil along your fence lines and the edge of your garden, you might try an oil seed radish or a tillage radish, or both. They are great at breaking up hard ground. Jason over at Cog Hill Farm talks about using radish to break up his compacted garden soil.

  • @krickette5569
    @krickette5569 Před 2 měsíci

    Mullein flowers can be used for tea, cough syrup and an oil for ear aches. Serenity Hill Farmstead has an excellent video on all the uses for the entire plant.

  • @orkbluefin
    @orkbluefin Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you for this helpful video! My echinacea plant is 3 years old now, it's as tall as me and about two feet in diameter so I'm really excited to go harvest!✨

  • @TrustJesusfolks
    @TrustJesusfolks Před 2 měsíci

    ❤ sweet video

  • @nathanpegram2312
    @nathanpegram2312 Před 2 měsíci

    Great content. We just got some dairy sheep and want to learn to make everything you just made so this is so great and helpful

  • @theaeroponictowerchannel
    @theaeroponictowerchannel Před 3 měsíci

    Do they go on pasture or are they dry lot? We have a small yard so trying to figure out how to do this without pasture.

    • @WildHeartsHomesteadSC
      @WildHeartsHomesteadSC Před 2 měsíci

      @@theaeroponictowerchannel great question! I rotate mine around their pasture. They have about 1 acre to themselves. In the winter it doesn’t grow much at all so they eat mostly hay during winter time :) I hope that helps!

  • @IsabellaCoelho
    @IsabellaCoelho Před 3 měsíci

    Oh no, I panic first 😅 I thought it away 😢 But, i left a little bit of the starter mixed with vinegar alcohol… why? Idk 😅 I’ll try to save it tho… Tks a mil ❤

  • @CedarMountain925
    @CedarMountain925 Před 3 měsíci

    I am so glad I stumbled upon your channel! This was the best I just bought two echinacea plants and started two pots as well with seeds. This was super informative and a lot of help!!! We have wild elderberry but I’ve never been able to harvest because the birds get there before I do!

  • @chaiwithfarmgirl
    @chaiwithfarmgirl Před 3 měsíci

    what breed are these:?] LOVE this tutorial, thank you! First time milking mine over here;]

    • @WildHeartsHomesteadSC
      @WildHeartsHomesteadSC Před 2 měsíci

      @@chaiwithfarmgirl these babies are 1/4 Tunis and 3/4 East Friesian. They are getting huge so fast!

  • @TheBabcocks
    @TheBabcocks Před 3 měsíci

    I should have brought you my extra zinnias!

    • @WildHeartsHomesteadSC
      @WildHeartsHomesteadSC Před 3 měsíci

      Elijah got a pack for his 4h so I may snag a few lol his sprouted fine

  • @TheBabcocks
    @TheBabcocks Před 3 měsíci

    I like your pea trellis

  • @TheBabcocks
    @TheBabcocks Před 3 měsíci

    Your peppers might need more fish emulsion!

    • @WildHeartsHomesteadSC
      @WildHeartsHomesteadSC Před 3 měsíci

      As soon as this rain stops that's my plan lol

    • @TheBabcocks
      @TheBabcocks Před 3 měsíci

      @@WildHeartsHomesteadSC I hit mine with a little the other day...not to super wet them but give them a little something!

  • @md.alamgirhussain4732
    @md.alamgirhussain4732 Před 3 měsíci

    Nice place to visit

  • @krickette5569
    @krickette5569 Před 3 měsíci

    I went walk about on our place not long ago and brought in a Bunch of Elderberry starts. I potted a few up, gave a few away and planted a bunch of them in a new, more accessible, spot. I agree with you that when money is tight spending it on something that gives it back is a great idea.

    • @WildHeartsHomesteadSC
      @WildHeartsHomesteadSC Před 3 měsíci

      That's great! I love finding things I wasn't expecting on my property <3

  • @JoyoftheGardenandHome
    @JoyoftheGardenandHome Před 3 měsíci

    No advice, but I've made money selling rhubarb, rose of sharon, citronella, sage, rosemary... plants I've planted or already had growing. I'm excited for my elderberry in the coming years

  • @thegunguymartin
    @thegunguymartin Před 3 měsíci

    You got monetized.. Watched em all... The plants you sent me have grown 4-5 inches already!!.. can you email me a place to send you a hand made thank you? Seems my dog needed the box more than I did😂

    • @WildHeartsHomesteadSC
      @WildHeartsHomesteadSC Před 3 měsíci

      You are so sweet! I'll send you an email. So glad your elderberries are doing so well!

  • @backyard_buddies
    @backyard_buddies Před 4 měsíci

    Aww they are so cute and beautiful ❤️😍

  • @HTrntrs
    @HTrntrs Před 4 měsíci

    How did all of them survive? Did you get them vaccinated or smth?

    • @WildHeartsHomesteadSC
      @WildHeartsHomesteadSC Před 4 měsíci

      No I don’t vaccinate my chicks. If I see signs of coccidiosis I treat it as needed. They are all doing great, laying beautiful blue eggs. 💚

    • @HTrntrs
      @HTrntrs Před 4 měsíci

      @@WildHeartsHomesteadSC I think you might be living in an area with better air quality & atmosphere overall, if I try raising week old chicks they only survive a week.

  • @JoyoftheGardenandHome
    @JoyoftheGardenandHome Před 4 měsíci

    I was going to do so much work tomorrow, now its raining all day😭. Looks like Tuesday is the next dry day, Sigh

  • @donagoehring3767
    @donagoehring3767 Před 4 měsíci

    May the 4ths be with you!

  • @TheBabcocks
    @TheBabcocks Před 4 měsíci

    Anna is excited to go try honeysuckle! We found some this morning. Did you get rain yet?

  • @md.alamgirhussain4732
    @md.alamgirhussain4732 Před 4 měsíci

    Good morning... How are you

  • @innisfreehomestead8717
    @innisfreehomestead8717 Před 4 měsíci

    I keep going back and forth on the fencing. I’d love for my sheep to help me mow! I always go back and forth on keeping a ram or studding. Btw I love the name. One of my twin boys is Caspian the other Aslan. ♥️ They have the same wheels as your guy does. Except in green not red.

    • @WildHeartsHomesteadSC
      @WildHeartsHomesteadSC Před 4 měsíci

      Thank you! Aslan is a great name too :) This two prong electric fencing seems to be working, it does hang down in the middle between posts so I would get extra support posts to put in between if you do get it, but he has respected the fence so far. *fingers crossed*

  • @TanyaJMcCurdy
    @TanyaJMcCurdy Před 4 měsíci

    So helpful! Thank you 🌻

  • @ShahidTalpur-ys5fp
    @ShahidTalpur-ys5fp Před 4 měsíci

    Good❤

  • @TheBabcocks
    @TheBabcocks Před 4 měsíci

    Haha, if only we could tell when we're about to give birth by our hips!