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Midlife Harvest
Registrace 3. 05. 2022
We are a mid-life couple making the transition from suburban living to starting a small homestead in rural Northern Vermont. Self sufficiency, home building, gardening and livestock.
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Production overload in the gardens at this time of year!
The summer garden is in full production mode at this point. The harvests are often and bountiful. #gardening #harvest #growyourownfood #homestead #vermont #garden
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Racing To Harvest Before Hurricane Debby Arrives!
zhlédnutí 332Před 14 dny
We are forecast to get 4 days of rain from the remnants of Hurricane Debby. Normally that wouldn't be an issue but a bunch of onions are ready to harvest so we need to get them out of the ground before the rain arrives. #onion #harvest #gardening #vermont #homestead #growyourownfood
This has to be the easiest garden crop to grow!
zhlédnutí 198Před 21 dnem
Growing garlic has to be the easiest garden crop. Plant it in the fall, leave it alone all winter and spring, harvest the following summer. We just harvested our garlic, watch and see what it looks like.
Is all this work worth it?
zhlédnutí 792Před 28 dny
During the heat of summer, I often find myself wondering if all the effort of weeding, watering and killing pests is worth it. The garden really does consume a lot of time and energy. But once we sit down and eat the bounty that comes from the garden, I realize that the effort is definitely worth it. The satisfaction that comes from feeding your family with food you grew with your own hands is ...
From Garden Jalapeño's to Cowboy Candy!
zhlédnutí 89Před měsícem
We love eating candied jalapeño's (also known as cowboy candy). Our garden is producing lots of fresh peppers right now so making these is a must! As mentioned in the video, here is a link to the recipe we used as well as 2 of the hybrid Jalapeño varieties we are growing (not a referral link): Recipe - www.foodiewithfamily.com/candied-jalapenos/ Arriba F1 Yellow - www.johnnyseeds.com/vegetables...
Picking Dinner For The 1st Time This Year
zhlédnutí 30Před měsícem
The isn't much as satisfying as going out to the garden to pick dome food to make dinner. Pair that with some fresh eggs from the chickens and we have a wholesome, fresh, very local dinner. #eatlocal #growyourownfood #gardening #summer #vermont #homestead
The Pigs Tore Up Their Pen! They Need More Space.
zhlédnutí 83Před měsícem
The #pigs have been doing a great job clearing land for us and they need more space to root around. In this video we show you how we expanded their space and why it was needed. #homestead #clearingland #vermont
The pigs are a LOT of work. Lets simplify that!
zhlédnutí 210Před měsícem
Since we got the pigs a month and a half ago, we have been feeding and watering them manually. This weekend we decided it was time to get them set up with a DIY home water bucket as well as a store bought bulk feeder. #homestead #farming #pig #growyourownfood #homsteading #vermont #pigs
We processed a years firewood in just a few days of work!
zhlédnutí 82Před 2 měsíci
Having the right tools has been really helpful in processing firewood. We have processed more the 2 cords of firewood in just a few total days of work. Using the County Line wood splitter and the new Kioti NS4710 tractor with a grapple has made the process a breeze! #tractor #kioti #firewood #logging #selfsufficiency #homestead
Why we got a new tractor and an overview of the Kioti NS 4710
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We got a new, larger tractor this spring. In this video we talk about why we needed/wanted an upgrade. I also do a walkaround of the tractor and discuss some of the features. #tractor #kioti #ns4710 #homestead
Spring Update - Gardens, Animals, New Mower and We Got A New Tractor!
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The gardens have been planted and there are lots of new animals around the homestead. In this video we show those updates as well as show you our new zero trun lawn mower and the new Kioti NS4710 tractor!
Piglets and Chicks have arrived!
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Spring has sprung and we have a bunch of new animals. We got our spring chicks, hatched a few of our own chicks and got two piglets! Exciting times. #piglet #pig #chicks #backyardchickens #chicken #homestead #vermont
Building a Maple Syrup Evaporator Using A 55 Gallon Drum Stove Kit - Part 2
zhlédnutí 107Před 4 měsíci
We are trying to up our homemade maple syrup game. This year instead of boiling over an open fire, we are assembling a barrel stove using a stove kit and a 55 gallon metal drum. In this part (part 2) of the video, we add the boiling pan to the stove after burning it in. Then we boil some sap!
Building a Maple Syrup Evaporator Using A 55 Gallon Drum Stove Kit - Part 1
zhlédnutí 197Před 5 měsíci
We are trying to up our homemade maple syrup game. This year instead of boiling over an open fire, we are assembling a barrel stove using a stove kit and a 55 gallon metal drum. In this part (part 1) of the video, we put together the stove and get an initial burn complete. Check back for part 2 where we try the stove out and boil down some sap into syrup!
Don't Throw Away Pumpkins! 2 Easy Ways To Preserve Pumpkins.
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Most people throw away their pumpkins once autumn passes. We like to use our pumpkins to make bread, muffins, pie and other foods. Pumpkins are easy to preserve in the freezer or by canning. In this video we show both methods. #pumpkin #canning #growyourownfood #pressurecooker #wintersquash So Easy To Preserve - extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=B989
Adding a Log Catcher To Our County Line 25 Ton Log Splitter
zhlédnutí 461Před 8 měsíci
Adding a Log Catcher To Our County Line 25 Ton Log Splitter
We Got A Log Splitter. Reviewing The County Line 25 Ton Log Splitter
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We Got A Log Splitter. Reviewing The County Line 25 Ton Log Splitter
Fall Planting of Garlic For Next Year
zhlédnutí 201Před 9 měsíci
Fall Planting of Garlic For Next Year
Harvesting Lots of Squash And Pumpkin!
zhlédnutí 177Před 11 měsíci
Harvesting Lots of Squash And Pumpkin!
Our Sweet Corn Is Almost Ready! The chickens get some to eat.
zhlédnutí 81Před 11 měsíci
Our Sweet Corn Is Almost Ready! The chickens get some to eat.
Awesome Harvest Of Potatoes From The Garden!
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Awesome Harvest Of Potatoes From The Garden!
Harvesting Beans and Reassessing Spacing In The Garden
zhlédnutí 111Před rokem
Harvesting Beans and Reassessing Spacing In The Garden
Potato Beetle infestation! Dealing with pests in the garden.
zhlédnutí 89Před rokem
Potato Beetle infestation! Dealing with pests in the garden.
Morning Chores with the Chickens, Geese and Garden
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Morning Chores with the Chickens, Geese and Garden
We Raised and Processed Meat Chickens for the First Time!
zhlédnutí 57Před rokem
We Raised and Processed Meat Chickens for the First Time!
Making Homemade Dog Food - Easy and Fast Recipe
zhlédnutí 89Před rokem
Making Homemade Dog Food - Easy and Fast Recipe
Animal Update on a Crisp Spring Morning
zhlédnutí 49Před rokem
Animal Update on a Crisp Spring Morning
GROUND CHERRIES ARE MY FAVORITE!!!
They are a new favorite of ours too!
Birch is one of the best words to burn
We do have lots of birch in our firewood usually. We find that yellow birch is better than white birch as the white birch doesn't seem to burn as hot or as long as some of the other wood varieties. But, I'm totally good burning white birch.
@@midlifeharvest we usually use Jack pine. Lots of heat, it does burn fast but I love the Crackle and smell
Beauty tractor. I just bought the same one
Nice. We have really be enjoying it.
I have a Kioti also for a year it’s been awesome 👍🏻👍🏻
Nice. We are only a couple of months in but I am loving it so far!
Just west of you, Debbie dumped a lot of rain but not near as much as predicted guess it pick up more speed then they thought.
Hope you fared well. We are going into a 3rd day without power. Luckily everything else is ok though.
@@midlifeharvest Between the massive year round storms and tornados here power outages are all too common, but being a retired electrician/electrical inspector having a nicely coordinated back up generator system is second nature.
Very encouraging everything that you said about Kioti and the grappler as I just bought a NS 6010 HST with the KG 4072 grappler, the cost was staggering yet less than JD or Kubota. This is my 3rd (and last) tractor the others had shuttle shifts and were smaller and at age 75 with newly acquired 57 acres of heavy forest lands here in the Adirondacks my remaining life will be spent on it cutting ATV trails and harvesting for my saw mill so the 6010 is as big as I could go and navigate thru the forest. The decision was not easy in these economic uncertain times but the fact that the dealer is only 30 minutes away and life is too short not to do what you enjoy most especially at my age (yea that was my selling point to my frugal wife).
Sounds like a good decision. The 6010 is a bit more powerful than my 4710 so it should serve you well. We are at 25 hours on ours and I still love it!
@@midlifeharvest Stopping by the dealer today to thoroughly run it and check it out before delivery tomorrow, don't yet know all the accessory options, would like a front mounted snow thrower but for an additional $10K+ I'll pass on it and transfer my dependable rear one `that kinks my neck and back.
Wet and Dirty roots only the reason and when it’s dry it’s easy to clean; store better for curing.. Hence why you don’t water a week before you pick them
Yeah, thats what I'v heard. I've also heard the harvesting them wet will casue mud to stick to them (as you mentioned) and that mud will cause them to rot quicker. Thats the part I'm not sold on. Seems to me that you could just brush the mud off once it dries. But like I said, I don't know because I've never tried. :-)
Dogs are carnivores. (So are humans!). We both can tolerate carbohydrate (sugar) but won't thrive. At some point, meat eating animals that consume sugar will suffer in one way or another. It may be weight (fat) gain (that may lead to diabetes-insulin resistance), joint pain, arthritis, CVD/heart disease, cancer, altzheimers etc etc. Sugar is the poison. All carbohydrate (plants) break down into some for of sugar (eg glucose) and are toxic for carnivores. Pet and human food is made with cheap, unhealthy carbs/fillers to maximize profits. They tell you it's healthy even though they're made with loads of sugar and seed oils. Illness & disease has tripled in humans since the 1970's when the food pyramid became official policy. Our pets are now suffering the exact same diseases as humans. It's not genetics; that's an excuse to distract from the true cause. It's mostly nutrition (and environmental toxins that get into our bodies (including pharma drugs!!). Carnivores need the nutrition exactly as it comes from fatty red meat. Nothing more. Anything else will have a negative health affect. Experiment for yourself; feed your dogs raw (fatty) ground beef and any other meat. Just make sure they get the fat. They will thrive. They will have virtually no gas, defecate much less and not suffer pain and disease. If they don't thrive, go back to feeding them plants. Plant material does not break down well in a carnivore digestive system. Ruminant animals can digest the sugars (especially cellulose-fiber) and benefit from the small amount of nutrition in plant material. Cows must chew their cud to fully digest plants and they spend a large part of their day/life eating (grazing) to get the necessary nutrition. Humans have been turned into grazers; eating 5 or 6 times per day with more of the recommended nutrition coming from plants (carbohydrate/sugar and oxidized unsaturated fats (like veggie oils)). That's why we have smelly farts (fermenting fiber in our colon creating methane), bloating, multiple stools per day, stomach issues/pain and an increase in all illness and disease. Eat fatty meat and this all improves or resolves. Love the new Kioti tractor (and the property)!
Garlic & Onions looking good . Keep some cloves for next season.😊
Thanks, we will probably buy more seed garlic but you are right, we could save some cloves for planting.
Thank you for the video. Your channel just POPPED up on my feed and I'm happy for that. May I ask what zone you are in? we love cabbage from the garden...so many fun recipes and they keep well in the frig. Thanks again...
We are on the line of 4b and 5a. The recent USDA zone updates pushed us just into 5a but we had previously been well into 4b.
Nice garden tour.
Thanks!
i never cared much for cucumbers till i grew my own now i eat one every day that alone is worth it plus all the practical knowledge you learn along the way is invaluable
@@ManBearPigLOL I ended up with so many that I'm learning to make pickles rn. Cant let em go to waste
@@joman104 fermenting is my #1 hobby lol i make beer wine and spirits and almost everything i grow gets fermented in some form
We haven't done much fermenting outside of sauerkraut. We are just starting out with kefir so hopefully that'll work out too!
A thick layer of mulch can help Stop the weeds. I use grass trimmings
those can have weed seeds in them but if your lawn is clear not a terrible way to go leaf mulch pine needles and the general consensus best is organic wheat straw. another drawback of the finer mulch is it can get anerobic on you pretty easy.
@@ManBearPigLOL certianly a good point, but my soil also has lots of seeds in it already. The best way to use grass a mulch is to cut it short, let it grow, then use the second cuttings. (Removing the seed heads )
My celery did so well this year that I froze some for soups this winter but I also pickled about 12 pints of celery-its crunchy like pickles
Thats awesome. I hope ours gets big enough for a good harvest before our 1st frost. Its the middle of summer right now but the season will come to a cold end very soon!
Heavy mulch my dude. This is the way.
I’d love all of that cabbage 😂 I ferment it and it’s the best sauerkraut. I never liked it until I made it homemade
We have some kraut fermenting in the kitchen right now. We love making home made sauerkraut!
It’s so worth it. I agree. The weeds are horrible. I’m going to try leaves. Some people put 6 to 8 inches.
We have talked about trying wood chips or leaves but every time I consider it, I can't help but think it'll just be a place for slugs and snails to hide. I'm thinking of using the tractor to scrape away all of the grass around the garden area and then put down landscaping fabric or something. I'd like to try to address the weeds without giving the pests someplace to call home.
I started using a lot of mulch last year and I've found that it has significantly decreased my pest pressure in the long run- over time predatory insects tend to move in and take care of the pest insects for you since the mulch gives them a good place to hide/hunt. I live in Texas so your results may vary but mulch has almost totally suppressed my garden weeds with no notable drawbacks, and massively increased the amount of earthworms & organic matter in my soil.
@@Lone_Star_Outdoors Thank you so much. That’s awesome ♥️
Wood chips are definitely something we are considering. We have a few lumber mills around that sell chips so maybe this fall I will try to put some down. Thanks for the info!
Nce😊
Enjoyed the video! Keep it up
Appreciate it!
Thank you for the garden tour, enjoy your meal😊
Thanks!
Celery likes a ton of water. That’s what makes the stalks grow tall and get thick.
I think we are giving it enough water, maybe I'll try giving it even more.
I liked and subscribed but YOU ARE A MONSTER for killing those animals - lmao
Thanks?!?! haha. But seriously, these pigs are living in luxury compared to the pigs raised in factory farms.
@@midlifeharvest THEN LET THEM KEEP LIVING #SAVETHEADAMSPIGS
I just put mine together after watch this video. I found on the wheel brake, just take a hammer and hit that metal part that sets the brake. Hit it forward to raise the brake pad up higher. Then I put a little grease on the axle and the rim slipped right on.
Nice work. Glad that you were able to get it working!
I like lots of onions❤ Nice Tractor 🚜😁🇦🇺
Yeah, we use a lot of onions so we figured we might as well plant a lot. And thanks, we are really happy with the tractor so far!
I could eat bok choy all day! Hope you have a good harvest this year. And a proper tractor... speechless. Really do need to plan out a cross-country roadtrip to visit!
Yep, we love it too! That Chinese cabbage we planted from the seeds you sent us are doing awesome. You guys are welcome anytime, we have plenty of space!
I finally planted some of these with my family a few months ago, and we finally have a few tomatoes coming out. They're still very green, but on only one there's a small line of almost purple. And it's so exciting. I can't wait to see how they come out!
They will slowly turn darker as they grow. Remember to watch the bottom of the fruit to turn red. Once the bottom is red, the tomato is ripe. Hoping you have a bountiful harvest!
I’m moving in!!!❤❤❤❤
Maybe visit first?!?!?! hahaha
Midlife Harvest👈👈👈👍👍
The color from the black beauty is dictated by how much Sun they get. The more sun they get…the darker they get
Yep. These plants were in full sun. Depending on how much foliage coverage was around the fruit it did seem to impact the depth of color. But even some of the fruit in total sunshine still had a bit of pink/red at the bottom. Overall still a very beautiful fruit though.
Hi What’s the size of the container you used for the black beauty tomatoes?
Ive got some starts going indoors! Getting a bed ready tomorrow and planting them soon. What size fabric pots are those in?
Before grinding your meat. Spray the knife and grinder plates with a food grade lubricant to cut down on heat buildup due to friction.
We have been using food grade lubricant on the blades recently. It does seem to work.
I just cant believe how they have access to just such a large variety of fruits , trees and plants. Feels like they live in paradise. Fresh produce right on their door step , surrounded by nature and enjoyed together in a close knit family and community! All the money in the world cant buy what they have.
When I purchased my "log splitter" I did not know about the "log catcher". Saw a video about one, purchased one from Tractor Supply, and am thrilled I did. Saves my back many times over from bending over to pickup logs off the ground.
I agree. The log splitter and catcher are both back saving tools!
This was very helpful, thank you! Our 3/4 grinder is still in the box, just purchased this week, and it will be easier to figure out since reading manuals is very difficult for me. Regarding the drying immediately, I do know that even stainless steel will rust, albeit slowly. The thin edges of razors, for example, get dull mainly because of the rust that can develop on those razor-thin edges. Maybe the manufacturer is concerned about the cutting edges of the blade, or the threads slowly oxidizing. (?)
Maybe, not sure. Either way, we have had it for over a year and it looks like its brand new still. Easy maintenance by just drying it after washing by hand and then occasionally adding some lubricant.
Its really the best bang for your buck splitter out there. It holds a good amount of fluid,which helps keep the fluid cooler with prolonged use and increases its life. The hydraulic fluid filter is also a great addition,again e tending the life of that fluid. The 4 way splitting head for this model just drops down overtop of the head thats already there and can easily be taken off or added back on depending on your needs. The tray is certainly a worthwhile investment and will help ease your work some. I like that it has a Kohler engine because as you need maintenance parts and such theyre easier to find than if you had a chinese motor. I think you e chosen well and will get alot of use from this splitter. Congradulations on your purchase, stay safe and warm
The knob you're referring to is the choke. The throttle is the one above it. Your going to like it better with the log cradle. I ordered mine online with free shipping through Tractor Supply. Also run it out of gas if you're towing it. Cover the air filter up when not in use to keep water out. Have fun.
That net is a great idea. Where can I get one? Did it save your tomatoes? Thanks
I have been using a 22-ton Brave log splitter with a 5 hp Honda the past 18 years or so. I don't use a tray, nor would I want one. The pieces don't split over the engine. So I don't know what that person is referring to? I've never had a piece hit the engine. I just did a couple hours of splitting today, & I don't let the pieces drop on the ground. I back my Kawasaki Mule (or a trailer or wheelbarrow would work) to the side opposite of the control lever. When I split a large chuck, I flip the half away from me up on the corner of my Mule box. I finish the half chunk that is near me first. Each piece is thrown into the box. After the first half is split into smaller pieces, I grab the other half & do likewise. I wouldn't want a tray or shelf. It would be in the way. Once my Mule or trailer is full, I back it to the stacking spot. It eliminates having to pick up all those smaller pieces again. Sometimes, I take the log splitter into the woods (where the cut up trees are), & I do likewise. The wood I haul home is split & ready to be stacked. I own 72 acres of wood, & I also take advantage of burning some firewood each winter. You don't really need a tray. Set a wheelbarrow or something else like that next to you while splitting. Don't let any unfinished chunks hit the ground. Flip half in the wheelbarrow while you finish splitting the other half. Sometimes, I just create a place/table to stack an unfinished chuck by stacking a couple large chunks on top of each other near the end of my splitter. Personally, I like using my Mule, but the tailgate of a pickup truck would work, too.
I don’t think they should sale it with out the tray, just common sense 😊 Why wait until you damage the equipment
You need to add the side platform to Catch the split wood. Otherwise the Splits will fall on the engine. Costs $40 and bolts on.
Did the ice/gel pack come with the grinder? Thank you for the video. It was very informative
Hi thank you so much for this video! It was really helpful while I was setting this up. I got mine for the same reasons y'all did. Lucky dogs!
Glad it was helpful!
Brown rice is much better for them.
Why don’t you use the insta pot to cook everything? I do it works great
That is not a pitchfork. It is a potato fork or graip. A pitchfork is a much longer fork with fewer, narrower, sharper tines, habitually used for working with haystacks or attacking vampires and other threatening beings at night and carrying lit torches.
I think you are right but I've always called it a pitch fork and its habit. I think people get the idea.
Point camera down
I'm trying to get better at the video angles and shots. As you can see, sometimes its a work in progress! :-)
Interesting on the distribution, think that might just come from our line of work where you struggle to monitor and manage resources all day. It does look very packed in compared to my grandparents. Think we used a foot or so between each plant. Is that Rhein running around?
Yep, that's Rhein and Zed. I definitely need to space them further apart in the future. They still grow fine when super packed in but they are a pain to harvest.
We need to plan a cross country trip to visit you guys - those potato bugs are giving me chills, reminds me of crawling through my grandparents farm in Poland with a jar and collecting them. Is there a reason you don't plan the tomatoes in a greenhouse or cover them? For some reason in PL they all do that just for tomato.
We are in the planning stages of putting the tomatoes in a hoop house (a small greenhouse). In our back yard we have a spring that runs all year long and we are hoping to capture that water and use it for drip irrigation. That's probably a project for next year or the year after though.