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Garden Tour May3rd 2024 zone 7
Still so much to plant! This also doesn’t include our fruit trees, blueberries or perennial flowers 😅 #garden #gardentour
I wish I could’ve uploaded this as a short unfortunately CZcams only allows for 6 second shorts instead of 90 seconds like Instagram and Facebook ïżŒ
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Our first dairy COW! | Hand Milking Mabel
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Our first dairy COW! | Hand Milking Mabel
First Garden Pest of 2023 | & it's only March | ROOT MAGGOTS
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First Garden Pest of 2023 | & it's only March | ROOT MAGGOTS
Planting Cold Season Crops | Garden Updates | Garden Expansion | Greenhouse Update | What's Growing?
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Planting Cold Season Crops | Garden Updates | Garden Expansion | Greenhouse Update | What's Growing?
New Baby | The End of Kidding Season | Alpine Goats
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New Baby | The End of Kidding Season | Alpine Goats
Goat Birth | New Babies on The Farm | Meet Blueberry the Buckling | Kidding Season
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Goat Birth | New Babies on The Farm | Meet Blueberry the Buckling | Kidding Season
A dog killed our duck | Irresponsible Pet Owners | Loss on the homestead
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A dog killed our duck | Irresponsible Pet Owners | Loss on the homestead
Pigs|Pregnant Goats|Greenhouse|Farm Update 2023 | Pallet pig pen! VLOG
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Pigs|Pregnant Goats|Greenhouse|Farm Update 2023 | Pallet pig pen! VLOG
Why we got chickens | Homestead | Addressing the chicken feed situation
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Why we got chickens | Homestead | Addressing the chicken feed situation
Instagram Controls My Day! | Christmas tree shopping & More! + a few small business shout outs!
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Instagram Controls My Day! | Christmas tree shopping & More! a few small business shout outs!
Thanksgiving Vlog - WHERE I'VE BEEN | Egg Float Test
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Thanksgiving Vlog - WHERE I'VE BEEN | Egg Float Test
How I Prep for Thanksgiving | As someone who hosts and cooks the food
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How I Prep for Thanksgiving | As someone who hosts and cooks the food
RECURVE BOW UNBOXING | Is a $110 Amazon bow worth it!? | Homemade archery target! | Sunrise Farm
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RECURVE BOW UNBOXING | Is a $110 Amazon bow worth it!? | Homemade archery target! | Sunrise Farm
Repurposing Old Wood Shelf | How to tell your doe is in heat!
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Repurposing Old Wood Shelf | How to tell your doe is in heat!
SEED SAVING | Luffa, Morning Glory, Calendula, Sun Flower, Marigolds, Black Eyed Susan, Zinnia |Farm
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SEED SAVING | Luffa, Morning Glory, Calendula, Sun Flower, Marigolds, Black Eyed Susan, Zinnia |Farm
GOAT UPDATE! New addition to the farm?! & Breeding season for our Alpine Dairy goats.
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GOAT UPDATE! New addition to the farm?! & Breeding season for our Alpine Dairy goats.
Fall Garden Update | Planting, weeding, cleaning & seed saving!
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Fall Garden Update | Planting, weeding, cleaning & seed saving!
Small Acreage Farm | Fencing in the front 1 acre pasture ïżŒ| Quick Update Video
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Small Acreage Farm | Fencing in the front 1 acre pasture ïżŒ| Quick Update Video
FLOOR SHOPPING | VLOG | Home renovation | come with me shopping, to goodwill & tacos for dinner
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FLOOR SHOPPING | VLOG | Home renovation | come with me shopping, to goodwill & tacos for dinner
Popcorn Ceiling Removal | homestead farmhouse renovation | EASY DIY
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Popcorn Ceiling Removal | homestead farmhouse renovation | EASY DIY
ROOM RENOVATION! What started as a carpet to hardwood project became MUCH MORE | saving baby chicks!
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ROOM RENOVATION! What started as a carpet to hardwood project became MUCH MORE | saving baby chicks!
CLOTH DIAPERING | how we cloth diapered | sustainable living
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CLOTH DIAPERING | how we cloth diapered | sustainable living
How We Groom Our SHEEPADOODLE | Farm Dog - Grooming day (NOT A PROFESSIONAL GROOMER!)
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How We Groom Our SHEEPADOODLE | Farm Dog - Grooming day (NOT A PROFESSIONAL GROOMER!)
Fall Garden & Pickling | Pickling Peppers & Eggs | Planting Our Fall Seeds - Zone 7 Homestead
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Fall Garden & Pickling | Pickling Peppers & Eggs | Planting Our Fall Seeds - Zone 7 Homestead
What I Eat In A Day | Summer, From Scratch, Home Grown Veggies | HOMESTEAD VLOG
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What I Eat In A Day | Summer, From Scratch, Home Grown Veggies | HOMESTEAD VLOG
Our Story | How we ended up homesteading | From MAINE to NORTH CAROLINA
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Our Story | How we ended up homesteading | From MAINE to NORTH CAROLINA
CHICKEN BREEDS | WHAT WE HAVE ON THE FARM/HOMESTEAD | DUCKS TOO! PLUS WHAT COLOR EGGS THEY LAY
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CHICKEN BREEDS | WHAT WE HAVE ON THE FARM/HOMESTEAD | DUCKS TOO! PLUS WHAT COLOR EGGS THEY LAY
Starting Late Summer & Fall Seeds | Garden with me!
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Starting Late Summer & Fall Seeds | Garden with me!
GARDEN UPDATE, CLEANING, FALL GARDEN PREP | ZONE 7 NC | SEED SAVING & SEED GIVEAWAY COMING (DILL)
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GARDEN UPDATE, CLEANING, FALL GARDEN PREP | ZONE 7 NC | SEED SAVING & SEED GIVEAWAY COMING (DILL)
FENCING IN A PASTURE ON THE FARM FOR THE GOATS | UNEXPECTED RECLAIMED WOOD BED FRAME BUILD
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FENCING IN A PASTURE ON THE FARM FOR THE GOATS | UNEXPECTED RECLAIMED WOOD BED FRAME BUILD

Komentáƙe

  • @UrbanHomesteadArtist
    @UrbanHomesteadArtist Pƙed 3 dny

    What season did you sow your seeds please?

    • @sunrisefarm_on_the_hill
      @sunrisefarm_on_the_hill Pƙed 3 dny

      @@UrbanHomesteadArtist these were started mid to late February in zone 7B but I usually plant based on 7A/6B because the USDA doesn’t take into account elevation and we’re in the mountains

    • @UrbanHomesteadArtist
      @UrbanHomesteadArtist Pƙed 3 dny

      @@sunrisefarm_on_the_hill I’m in Australia and different zone so wondering the actual season. Fall or Winter sowing? We just moved into early Spring and wondered if too late to sow.

    • @sunrisefarm_on_the_hill
      @sunrisefarm_on_the_hill Pƙed 3 dny

      @@UrbanHomesteadArtist ahhh I see, sorry about that. I do it late winter just before spring starts.

    • @sunrisefarm_on_the_hill
      @sunrisefarm_on_the_hill Pƙed 3 dny

      @@UrbanHomesteadArtist it depends on the weather though where you are, snap dragons are more a cool weather flower. I get a good run in the spring, they die down in the summer heat, and some come back for fall.

    • @UrbanHomesteadArtist
      @UrbanHomesteadArtist Pƙed 3 dny

      @@sunrisefarm_on_the_hill thank you. I might have left them too late then.

  • @rachel3682
    @rachel3682 Pƙed 12 dny

    Another way i compost and keep bugs out is make a homemade insecticide. With herbal teas when im done using them, not just eggshells and banana peels etc, but to concoction to a natural pesticide like peppermint, cinnamon, cloves, garlic, paprika , rosemary (which is best for most pests cuz its toxic to them) etc all mixed with water and sometimes a little coconut oil. Its free, all natural, toxic to some animals and bugs as an insecticide plus a compost. 😊 They dont like the smell. And not just a compost but another way to water your plants. An all in one.

  • @Humming.nature
    @Humming.nature Pƙed 13 dny

    Do you always use starter trays or do you ever directly saw in the ground?

    • @sunrisefarm_on_the_hill
      @sunrisefarm_on_the_hill Pƙed 13 dny

      @@Humming.nature I direct sowed the poppies and cucumbers in this video. However most stuff, especially in early spring I start in trays in the greenhouse or else they get eaten by pests.

    • @Humming.nature
      @Humming.nature Pƙed 12 dny

      @@sunrisefarm_on_the_hill oh yeah! I’m wondering a lot of gardeners say it makes a stronger plant when you do it in an individual starter tray.. but it’s different I guess for diff plants and then the preference and space etc.. I’m wondering cuz I put poppies in the ground directly and will just wait and see I guess đŸ«ŁđŸ‘€đŸ˜‚đŸŒ±â€ïž

  • @MelodyT78
    @MelodyT78 Pƙed 13 dny

    makes sense. people werent certainly buying potting soil 100 years ago.

  • @Humming.nature
    @Humming.nature Pƙed 15 dny

    Just our of curiosity, what do you have planting next to your tomatoes in your beds?

    • @sunrisefarm_on_the_hill
      @sunrisefarm_on_the_hill Pƙed 15 dny

      @@Humming.nature I plant peas and beans near my tomatoes, but the flowers I always plant next to my tomatoes are sweet alyssum. It brings in the parasitic wasps, which go after tomato hornworms. It also acts as a living mulch to help keep the weeds down and the soil moist.

    • @Humming.nature
      @Humming.nature Pƙed 15 dny

      @@sunrisefarm_on_the_hill we’re in GA and have similar weather so your techniques are literally teaching me so much, thanks for sharing! đŸ™đŸŒ±â€ïž

  • @krisr8011
    @krisr8011 Pƙed 15 dny

    Congratulations on the new baby and the new hose.

  • @michaelwebster8968
    @michaelwebster8968 Pƙed 15 dny

    Thanks for the information.

  • @SuffolkSusie
    @SuffolkSusie Pƙed 15 dny

    Beautiful video and information

  • @nam1418
    @nam1418 Pƙed 16 dny

    This is precisely how I approached it. Understanding the lower germination rate of seedlings and the risks of soil-borne diseases, sustainability should be a fundamental principle of gardening. Nowadays, people are heavily reliant on fertilizers-whatever they need, they simply purchase from stores. We’ve neglected the importance of nurturing the soil, focusing solely on the plants themselves. It’s crucial to utilize or recycle whatever materials you have around the house to reduce waste and lessen the burden on landfills. Thanks for sharing an excellent video. Ignore the hates.

  • @Inubaye.
    @Inubaye. Pƙed 16 dny

    Thank you so much for sharing the video. I will start using same!

  • @sunrisefarm_on_the_hill
    @sunrisefarm_on_the_hill Pƙed 18 dny

    This has been our favorite upgrade so far. Now with a new pump for our rain tank and a 82ft retractable hose watering our large garden is no longer a nightmare. A huge thank you to @hoselinkusa! No more mess of hoses to untangle, no more tripping, or kinked hoses. I’ve only been using a week and will definitely need a few more around the property! If you’re interested in any of their products or want to check out their site I will have a link in the description (just click the 3 dots in the top right corner of the video to access)! I don’t make anything from sharing but I can’t say enough nice things about the product and company. #thankyou #gardening #garden #greenhouse #upgrade #gamechanger

  • @georgelee1181
    @georgelee1181 Pƙed 19 dny

    Much better than wood fiber compost that most people are buying in box stores

  • @JuliaMoriah
    @JuliaMoriah Pƙed 20 dny

    This video makes me want to buy goats like ASAP. What a beauty đŸ€©

  • @JuliaMoriah
    @JuliaMoriah Pƙed 20 dny

    I always look forward to seeing these every year. They’re not only beautiful but also medicinal. I’ve gathered seeds to grow some myself when we get our land. ❀ Such a dainty yet stunning little flower. 😊

  • @JuliaMoriah
    @JuliaMoriah Pƙed 20 dny

    Contrary to the rude and snarky comments, this was actually informative for me as a beginner gardener looking to feed and nourish my small family with backyard food. I have a toddler that will be 2 in September. With the skyrocketing prices of produce(and seemingly everything else under the sun), this was very helpful. I appreciate your willingness to share on this platform, even though there’s people who disagree or tend to be bitter no matter what is said. I’m looking to provide fresh food on our table to feed our bodies well, but we don’t have extra money to do so. I will be following you from now on and I’m really happy that this video helped me find you. ❀

    • @sunrisefarm_on_the_hill
      @sunrisefarm_on_the_hill Pƙed 20 dny

      @@JuliaMoriah thank you, I really appreciate that. I also have 3 children and this helps us keep grocery costs down. I struggle to keep up posting here and post much more on Instagram if you’re interested. I hope to post here more regularly next year when my youngest is a little older.

    • @JuliaMoriah
      @JuliaMoriah Pƙed 20 dny

      @@sunrisefarm_on_the_hill đŸ„°đŸ„°đŸ„°

  • @sunrisefarm_on_the_hill
    @sunrisefarm_on_the_hill Pƙed 22 dny

    This is definitely one of those labor of love ways to preserve something. However, we love fries with steaks and burgers or poutine throughout the winter. But because we don’t have a basement or a root cellar potatoes don’t store very well here. Process: Wash, cut, boil (6-8 minutes depending on thickness), freeze. How we cook them once we take them out of the freezer: Dump fries into a large bowl with avocado oil or lard. Add salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, or seasoning of choice that day. Pop in the air fryer or deep fry. It’s that simple and it’s worth the extra work for a quick and easy side later on. #harvest #preserving #preservingfood #preservingtheharvest #growyourownfood #frenchfries #homegrown #homemade #potatoes

  • @StephsHealthMatters
    @StephsHealthMatters Pƙed 23 dny

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @creativeflow952
    @creativeflow952 Pƙed měsĂ­cem

    Have you ever tried the Styrofoam cups the seedlings love them for some reason and they hold up well

    • @sunrisefarm_on_the_hill
      @sunrisefarm_on_the_hill Pƙed měsĂ­cem

      @@creativeflow952 I do have a floating styrofoam plug tray for our Aquaponic set up but I haven’t tried the cups.

  • @stankycooter201
    @stankycooter201 Pƙed měsĂ­cem

    Everything looks amazing! đŸ€©đŸ«¶đŸœ

  • @sunrisefarm_on_the_hill
    @sunrisefarm_on_the_hill Pƙed měsĂ­cem

    I’m aware it says stated instead of started at the beginning but due to the way I had it saved I couldn’t edit it. I’m a little busy at this time in my life to worry about perfect content.

  • @KarnivorousKeyz
    @KarnivorousKeyz Pƙed měsĂ­cem

    i started a composting bin (one indoors no worms/ the other outdoors with worms) to try and keep my soil cost down. as an intermediate gardener, saving money by not buying soil is a must!!!

    • @sunrisefarm_on_the_hill
      @sunrisefarm_on_the_hill Pƙed měsĂ­cem

      @@KarnivorousKeyz I always say one of the easiest ways to start gardening is making your own compost pile!

  • @lanastone4735
    @lanastone4735 Pƙed měsĂ­cem

    I do it the same way. It works just fine. Idk why I would pay for literal dirt if I don't have to 😂

  • @connecticutwormsgardens
    @connecticutwormsgardens Pƙed měsĂ­cem

    You clearly don't live in an area with a lot of snow and sub zero winter temperatures. When my seeds are started, the ground is solid frozen with alternating layers of ice and snow on top. Even with a pick axe, the ground can't be penetrated.

    • @sunrisefarm_on_the_hill
      @sunrisefarm_on_the_hill Pƙed měsĂ­cem

      @@connecticutwormsgardens grew up in northern Maine, I’m well aware
 clearly you didn’t read the pinned comment.

  • @chairezfamily
    @chairezfamily Pƙed měsĂ­cem

    This is so cool!!! We are new goat owners and this is the dream!

  • @jessicascott4846
    @jessicascott4846 Pƙed měsĂ­cem

    Do you sterilize the dirt before potting it up? If not have you had any trouble with pest or fungus transfer from prior plantings?

    • @sunrisefarm_on_the_hill
      @sunrisefarm_on_the_hill Pƙed měsĂ­cem

      @@jessicascott4846 I don’t, only because I have yet to have a problem. If I were to get any diseases or fungus I would sterilize before using.

  • @robinsnestfarm7322
    @robinsnestfarm7322 Pƙed měsĂ­cem

    What kind of goats do you have?

  • @shantispliff9284
    @shantispliff9284 Pƙed měsĂ­cem

    Make your own bone meal, save ur bones by freezing them. Make your own fish fertilizer. Save all parts of the fish you dont eat, head, tail, bones, fins and skin. Find a recipe online. Its basic and simple. Bones need to be boiled and crushed and dried. Cooked fish needs to be grinded and set out to dry. Or use a dehydrator

  • @Yahlove578
    @Yahlove578 Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci

    đŸŒč Bless your channel

  • @Yahlove578
    @Yahlove578 Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci

    Great content

  • @ronyhussain1982
    @ronyhussain1982 Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci

    Keep Growing all

  • @donica5860
    @donica5860 Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci

    How do you make the cream?

  • @rickylee5443
    @rickylee5443 Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci

    Morons identified

  • @maggiehumble7822
    @maggiehumble7822 Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci

    Bugs,,,what about Bugs

  • @lidiasoares5675
    @lidiasoares5675 Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci

    Thank you and God bless you for going through the trouble of making these videos and sharing them. Someone said: ĂŻf you don't want to go hungry, start planting". If we all plant and share, we would have made a better world for all to enjoy. God bless.

  • @zot.v420
    @zot.v420 Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci

    How do you keep fungus gnats away? Please đŸ™đŸœ and thank you

  • @Thenoobestgirl
    @Thenoobestgirl Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci

    So your hack for having soil is have soil? 😂

  • @DebC7777
    @DebC7777 Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci

    Handsome boy! Great info!

  • @Smshort095
    @Smshort095 Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci

    😼😼😼😼😼😼😼

  • @leesteal4458
    @leesteal4458 Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci

    I am shocked taht anyone in the world buys potting soil every year. Just reuse your potring soul or get some soil from outdoor.

  • @judiahjudiah7
    @judiahjudiah7 Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci

    Sorry is very hard to read over the other letters, what are u feeding the çhickens, if may I ask, Thnk u fĂČr sharing!

  • @kimberly-mo5cp
    @kimberly-mo5cp Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci

    Why have I not thought of this before? I'm always buying bags of potting mix. This will save heaps of $$

  • @Entre1099
    @Entre1099 Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci

    Nice to see a real gardener. Most Ytubers will say “Start your seedlings with soil that has almost zero nutes” lmao. Yeah, mother nature only lets wild seedlings grow if they somehow find a spot on earth lacking more nutrients than it needs lol. They clearly haven’t spent enough time in nature.

  • @user-cb9je6oj7u
    @user-cb9je6oj7u Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci

    For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Romans 6:23) Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. (Matthew 11:28-30) I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. (Luke 13:5) For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. (Romans 10:13)

  • @Abcdeisner
    @Abcdeisner Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci

    So what I’m genuinely curious about is if you’re reusing the cups from previous seasons or are you buying new ones everytime? If you are reusing the same cups, are you sanitizing them? Only asking because I’m wondering how to sanitize my cups/seed starting trays to reuse them. I would assume boiling water but I would also assume that would Melt them so any insight is welcome lol

    • @sunrisefarm_on_the_hill
      @sunrisefarm_on_the_hill Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci

      I do reuse cups in fact, I’m on the same few packs that I originally bought four years ago. If you buy the namebrand ones they hold up and last, it’s definitely worth a couple extra dollars. I have never sanitized my pots, trays or anything like that. I just rinse them out really well at the end of the season so when spring arrives, I can start planting. If I were to have an issue with some type of disease or pest, I would consider doing it. You definitely don’t need boiling water. I would just use a good quality Castile soap, and some warm water.

  • @BentlyHalcomb
    @BentlyHalcomb Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci

    Does plants in the red Solo cups are morning glory's flowers

  • @matchpoint14
    @matchpoint14 Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci

    Now days many landfills will give or sell cheap composted wood chips.

    • @sunrisefarm_on_the_hill
      @sunrisefarm_on_the_hill Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci

      Very true we have gotten some from our local landfill. However, you never really know what you’re getting. It could be full of invasive weeds, poison ivy, black walnut, and other things that can be harmful to the success of your garden.

    • @matchpoint14
      @matchpoint14 Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci

      @@sunrisefarm_on_the_hill Yes that is true, I did not think about the poison ivy. It is almost everywhere

  • @NVMe420
    @NVMe420 Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci

    Does your raised beds grow dirt?? How are you saving from not buying soil?? Where did all the raised soil come from??

    • @sunrisefarm_on_the_hill
      @sunrisefarm_on_the_hill Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci

      As I mention in the video, every six months we add our own compost, top soil and mulch to the beds (as well as homemade fish fertilizer, bone meal and other nutrients). That way, we are always replenishing the nutrients in the soil. And by the time the end of winter rolls around, it has broken down and is perfect for starting seeds.

  • @baileytate3938
    @baileytate3938 Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci

    I am about a year away from being able to do this with my soil, but I will absolutely do this when i can! Thanks

  • @BrendaRodriguez-by5gc
    @BrendaRodriguez-by5gc Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci

    Almost everyone grows these, in Mexico.🛀

  • @careya
    @careya Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci

    I’ve seen videos that recommend pruning suckers, and some videos recommend pruning the leafy branches instead. I’m so confused!

    • @sunrisefarm_on_the_hill
      @sunrisefarm_on_the_hill Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci

      Honestly, it really all comes down to preference. Your climate, diseases, pests and location of your plants all play a part. My first year I hardly pruned thinking it would help in our super hot summers, however I ended up with more greenery than fruit. Then I tested leaving only one main vine, that was the year I got the smallest tomato harvest. One year I let them grow out of control, no pruning just tying them up and we ended up with rotten fruit and half the plants got blight. Through trial and error this is the method we’ve found to work the best for us.