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Komentáře • 810

  • @susankirby4607
    @susankirby4607 Před rokem +392

    Becky put a small mailbox in the middle of your garden and use is to store some of your small, hand-held garden tools and a couple of pairs of gloves. That way you don't have to go all the way back up the hill to the big shed for those small items. If you get a white mailbox you can decorate the outside of the mailbox so it will also be a pretty decorative item in the garden.

    • @marymilligan1490
      @marymilligan1490 Před rokem +16

      Brilliant 😊

    • @Mama-tea
      @Mama-tea Před rokem +9

      Great idea

    • @setapart6937
      @setapart6937 Před rokem +30

      Excellent idea! One of my favorite “kids” movies is Up so I’d decorate the mailbox like how they did in that movie. It’d be especially sweet to put Baby Acres handprint on there :)

    • @angelacox6105
      @angelacox6105 Před rokem +4

      I did this! Love it

    • @nataliehaywood8974
      @nataliehaywood8974 Před rokem +5

      that's a great idea

  • @MarciaSasser1956
    @MarciaSasser1956 Před rokem +31

    My Moth3er is 95 year old Master gardener. She watched this episode with me, and said you need to get your rotation chart in place. She said you don't plant the same things in the same place, but move them around. She liked your layout, and agreed with your deer fence and thought it was all very "pretty". A few hours later we were just sitting together and she said, "Does your friend Becky compost her coffee and egg grounds?" I told her I thought you composed them but I wasn't sure. She said "Well next time you speak to her remind her they are very good for her garden also", I promised her I would, so here it is. Of course, we are in the deep South (Screven & Richmond County, Georgia) I didn't try to explain to her tha you lived in Oregon ... She is a jewel! I thought you'd appreciate her insight..

    • @bumblebee7922
      @bumblebee7922 Před rokem +4

      Your mom sounds just adorable!!!

    • @TracyShead-Stamey
      @TracyShead-Stamey Před měsícem

      When I lived in Oregon, I used coffee grounds. Your mom is right about it being good for the plants. It also helps with cabbage worms.

  • @GinaBina636
    @GinaBina636 Před rokem +51

    Hi Becky! You can make your own ground chicken or turkey in the food processor. It’s a lot cheaper than buying it already ground up, especially if you get it on sale. Whether it’s turkey or chicken, white meat or dark meat. Just pulse it until you have your preferred texture. Winner winner ground chicken dinner! Enjoy!

    • @homesteadbythehighway8548
      @homesteadbythehighway8548 Před rokem +5

      thank you for this idea,,I kept thinking she has to be able to take the chicken and grind it up. I have a food processor and I guess I didn’t even think of it. 😊

    • @stonedgnomehomestead5754
      @stonedgnomehomestead5754 Před rokem +2

      Thats what I do for any ground chicken or ground pork

    • @hannahkayee831
      @hannahkayee831 Před rokem +1

      Kim from The Wads does it pretty often! I've never even thought of it lol & I seen it and thought wow that's a good idea lol

  • @mermaidnchains
    @mermaidnchains Před rokem +77

    Yay Burt's Bees! ❤.
    Becky did you know you can have other people put bees hives on your property and have them manage the hive? They get a place to put a hive, you get pollinators and usually some honey.

    • @cbass2755
      @cbass2755 Před rokem +14

      Now that’s a great idea! Free honey for free land. Great bartering …I hope she sees this recommendation!

    • @wvover8079
      @wvover8079 Před rokem +3

      Been watching Cog HIll? That's what they do.

    • @mtbyam
      @mtbyam Před rokem +6

      My neighbor does this, and we all appreciate it. She gifts us honey a few times a year, and our gardens benefit!

    • @marycumpston2009
      @marycumpston2009 Před rokem

      Burts bee has actually been bought out by clorax! There formula changed a few years ago. Huge difference and it is not the quality it used to be. Just sharing some fyi.

    • @YasuTaniina
      @YasuTaniina Před rokem +5

      She's bought hives and everything, but between moving, having a baby, and getting this garden built, she hasn't had the bandwidth to start yet. Probably next year

  • @lorilongwell5451
    @lorilongwell5451 Před rokem +31

    Garden answers has some very good videos On drip irrigation. She has several different methods and several videos. She goes step-by-step on how to do it. It's very clear and very concise. She shows you the equipment she uses and step by step how to do it. She shows pots and raised beds.

    • @Twilson1986
      @Twilson1986 Před rokem +3

      YES!!! Laura and Aaron use drip tubing and drip tape in various ways. I think Becky would benefit from drip tape more than the long runs of brown drip tube

    • @theheardhomestead
      @theheardhomestead Před rokem +1

      I thought the EXACT same thing. Her last few videos have been about drip irrigation, at this point I feel like I know how to do it😂

    • @heatherrogers7660
      @heatherrogers7660 Před rokem

      @@theheardhomestead

  • @JustDeannaJune
    @JustDeannaJune Před rokem +217

    Hi Becky, being you brought up your daily routine with makeup... Id love to one time see your hair down before you start working on a project! I understand wanting your hair out of your way for working but id love to see those gorgeous strands of hair down for once! 😉💗

    • @susanjohnston8973
      @susanjohnston8973 Před rokem +17

      She did show us how she pulls her hair up once and her long hair is gorgeous !

    • @JustDeannaJune
      @JustDeannaJune Před rokem +9

      @@susanjohnston8973 I must have not seen that!!! I only started following her recently 💗😊

    • @Jodiwms1969
      @Jodiwms1969 Před rokem +11

      I agree I think she needs to have her hair down either in a ponytail or hanging down her back just pulled back with a scrunchy or something, she appears to have beautiful hair and we would like to see it.

    • @litheanne1563
      @litheanne1563 Před rokem +25

      Becky does have gorgeous hair. I respect that she may not want to share that information.

    • @allisonhartley6712
      @allisonhartley6712 Před rokem +14

      She did an early video with it down. Look back in the early days

  • @karenturner7983
    @karenturner7983 Před rokem +14

    Here's an idea. Set up a large mailbox on a post in your garden and keep your hand tools in there. Handy!

  • @BloosSelfReliance
    @BloosSelfReliance Před rokem +18

    Hi Becky,
    I found a product made near where I live in Ireland its called Super Soil. Honestly here where we've moved to the soil is awful but I've been using super soil on the beds and frankly I've never seen plants grow so fast. They also do free delivery worldwide. It's basically freeze dried microbes and a 1 kilo bag is enough to do 10 acres of land. I have used it double strength on my beds and it is working miracles right now.
    I'm also using wine cap mushroom mycelium which not only gives us a "free" harvest but also helps alot with soil health. Have fun gardening :)

    • @CropFlowAI
      @CropFlowAI Před rokem

      That's so nice...

    • @suemount6042
      @suemount6042 Před rokem +1

      I’m going to have to try get some of that for my garden here in uk the soil is not great in my garden

    • @BloosSelfReliance
      @BloosSelfReliance Před rokem

      @@suemount6042 it really is worth it hun xox

  • @ginger4him
    @ginger4him Před rokem +18

    Anyone else think her soil looked way to dry considering there is an irrigation hooked up to it. Maybe why her plants aren’t growing very big.

    • @sarahtrew9331
      @sarahtrew9331 Před rokem +2

      I am wondering if having the irrigation on top of the plastic landscape fabric is hampering the water getting to the plants fully? If the plants aren’t getting enough water they won’t be able to take up the nutrients as well either.

    • @tamaleenyouknowwhatimean777
      @tamaleenyouknowwhatimean777 Před rokem +1

      ⁠@@sarahtrew9331Exactly right and that tubing has a gallon per hour rate. It might just be too low.

  • @paulaperczynski2879
    @paulaperczynski2879 Před rokem +13

    Hi Becky, have you thought of maybe putting a small water proof box down there by the garden beds to keep some garden scissors, garden knife and maybe a small garden shovel in it so when you need them, that they are already down there.

  • @lisanichols1453
    @lisanichols1453 Před rokem +45

    Thank you for all you do, Becky! RE: Peeling garlic, someone posted that if you soak it in cold water, it works? Hey! It would be a fun video to take suggestions from everyone, and then test them! Love you, sister!

  • @eileenbrooks-laitinen9778

    I love your channel. Look forward to each new video.
    I put a farm size mailbox on a post in my garen for garden tools...including scissors, a knife, a weeder, trowel etc. Very handy.

  • @jessicasturm5099
    @jessicasturm5099 Před rokem +106

    Hi Becky,
    Look into worm composte.
    I use worm composte from my worm bins and it’s like magic. My veggies grow like crazy. Best thing ever. Worm bins are cheap, easy to maintain and absolutely worth it when it comes to gardening.
    Greetings from Austria 🇦🇹

    • @MarthaMajority
      @MarthaMajority Před rokem +3

      I have a worm bin, do you have to wait a while before using worm compost?

    • @robyn7287
      @robyn7287 Před rokem +3

      Another Aussie, Same here, I only have a small veggie and plant garden but the worm tea is a miracle fertiliser.

    • @j.miller9700
      @j.miller9700 Před rokem +2

      i hate and love this comment

    • @jessicasturm5099
      @jessicasturm5099 Před rokem +2

      Hi Martha,
      It takes my bin about a year to get full, but you can use the worm casts/composte much sooner (as soon as the worms have eaten the food).greetings from Austria 🇦🇹

  • @katehopkinsbrent5573
    @katehopkinsbrent5573 Před rokem +13

    Oh Becky. You don’t need make up dear. You’re just beautiful 😊. Jessica at Three Rivers Homestead, today’s video included lemon balm chap stick. I was making chap stick today so I used my lemon balm and made it her way 😳 oh it’s velvety and super nice. I was pleased with it and the first time in years that I didn’t make the one I always do. Maybe check it out 👍

  • @deeayers4038
    @deeayers4038 Před rokem +37

    Hi Becky, you can leave your broccoli in the garden after you harvest the main head. Little broccoli will grow under each leaf for a long time if you keep it picked.😊

    • @bookgal
      @bookgal Před rokem +3

      Exactly… I was puzzled why it was being ripped out since it’s just the first crop.

    • @hnhardin1217
      @hnhardin1217 Před rokem +3

      Her last video showed her harvesting the little broccoli under the leaves, so she has been doing that too.

    • @MaryDavidson911
      @MaryDavidson911 Před rokem +5

      Broccoli doesn’t do well in the extreme heat regardless

  • @diggingwithdogs6850
    @diggingwithdogs6850 Před rokem +31

    I had once made strawberry preserves and put in tiny diced red beets. They took on the strawberry taste and gave it a more complex flavor. It also gave it a beautiful color and added nutrients

  • @caraarslan
    @caraarslan Před rokem +20

    Hey Becky, Nice video. I saw that at the chickies there are a lot of narrow-leaf plantain. Those are amazing herbs for cough. Either as tea or syrup. I think it would be good to look around your land what herbs you can collect and use in the winter. It's free and amazing stuff to learn.

  • @MarthaMajority
    @MarthaMajority Před rokem +13

    Hi Becky, we just changed our beds to a drip system like the tapes that Living Traditions uses. It has no need for little water heads (that blow off with water pressure changes. It’s not too expensive and wow do I enjoy them. I like to turn them on low and go for as long as each bed needs. These have been so much easier to take care of. We’ve used the fabric in our beds with the watering hoses clamped in a straight line under the fabric. The water drips right into the soil and only a once in a while easy to pull weeds. This has been the best arrangement for us. It’s so much fun watching you, you encourage me to keep going. Your young attitude feeds my 72 year old soul to keep going! Thank you. 💕 one for you and one for little acre.
    P.S. the “we” is a royal we - my kids did the beds all I do is keep an eye on them and water where needed!😅

  • @4KrystylRose
    @4KrystylRose Před rokem +61

    Tip for you regarding beets: Grow them since they grow fast and you can use the greens as well as the beet itself, then freeze dry the beet and powder it to add to smoothies and such for the added nutrition boost.
    A great way to nitrogen-fix your soil is to plant beans and other "nitrogen-fixers", so that second bed will have a much better nitrogen level for you next year (or in the fall if you plant again there)

    • @patriciaorgas694
      @patriciaorgas694 Před rokem +9

      I'm not a very beet person either but I found roasted beets were something I could do mixed with other roasted veggies plus the dogs like them...I will say I was not prepared for the maroon poo and had a bit of a heart attack out walking the dog. Then I laughed like a Minnesota loon when I realized what I had caused by feeding my lab roasted beets. Yikes. In small amounts in salads beets are good and good for us. I was a beet hater and now I see their place...roasted.

    • @lilycardoso4679
      @lilycardoso4679 Před rokem +4

      How do you get beets to grow fast? Mine take forever.

    • @4KrystylRose
      @4KrystylRose Před rokem +1

      @@lilycardoso4679 Beets, on average, grow much faster than other crops, about 45-60 days, as opposed to things like peppers, tomatoes, corn, etc which are usually over 90 days minimum. So I guess it depends on your definition of fast. You can start harvesting the greens for sure by 30 days.

  • @jacquelineiversen5661
    @jacquelineiversen5661 Před rokem +16

    Beet root powder is a good natural colorant in lip balms and soaps. Another good use of beets and the freeze-dryer.

  • @truthtalker4038
    @truthtalker4038 Před rokem +22

    They have pop-up bags you can buy for the garden to put your scraps, weeds, and whatever else in. It's easy to carry around and saves you on having to pick up piles. I bought a pop-up hamper at a yard sale and I'm using that which is just like the one you can buy for the garden.

    • @vbo9872
      @vbo9872 Před rokem +2

      I feel that's a great idea. Ether that or carry around a small handled bucket wherein you can put the weeds and undesirables from your garden and not have them remain in the bed.

    • @Mama-tea
      @Mama-tea Před rokem +2

      I have those soft planter bags with handles to do that😂

    • @joanhepp922
      @joanhepp922 Před rokem +3

      Love my pop up bag!

    • @theheardhomestead
      @theheardhomestead Před rokem +1

      Dollar tree

  • @debrascott8775
    @debrascott8775 Před rokem +21

    I have been so interested in your fabric experiment and how your plants have struggled. After watching this, I feel like its way way too much crazy work and having to add too much fert. I did an experiment with chopped hay this year and its amazing for weed supression and is like 2 minutes to apply and a breeze to work around.

    • @LadyMadge
      @LadyMadge Před rokem +4

      And so much better for the soil as it will break down over time.

    • @making.fronds
      @making.fronds Před rokem +2

      She has a lot of wind though 😢

    • @athomewithjenny
      @athomewithjenny Před rokem +1

      Ok so here's my question? I live in a pretty windy area (except for deep summer when the air becomes stagnant) how do I keep the hay from blowing away?

    • @jelatinosa
      @jelatinosa Před rokem +2

      ​@@athomewithjennywhen you water it it becomes compacted and wont blow away. It'll only blow away if you live in a dry climate and let it completely dry out.

    • @athomewithjenny
      @athomewithjenny Před rokem +1

      @@jelatinosa ok I'll try it! Thanks!!

  • @hplm16
    @hplm16 Před rokem +29

    Tip for going to collect horse manure. Keep the bags from the compost you just bought and fill them with the horse manure. That way they are easy to move and keeps your truck cleaner!

    • @j.miller9700
      @j.miller9700 Před rokem +2

      I got horse poop one year and it was full of weed seed. Didn't do that again.

    • @hollyblair-kiss9429
      @hollyblair-kiss9429 Před rokem

      We were told by the farm bureau that horse manure has the least benefits of all manures. I put chicken manure in small doses into and around my garden. I did try horse manure and grass grew in the pieces that did not break down. You live and you learn with gardening ,

    • @EmmaHope88
      @EmmaHope88 Před rokem

      @@hollyblair-kiss9429 Ah, see, my neighbour has horses, so I can just walk over and get some for free. So I do that, even if other options are a bit better.

  • @shaunballard3614
    @shaunballard3614 Před rokem +20

    Hi Becky. About beets. We shred them in the food processor and eat them raw on salads. I'm telling you, it's an absolute game changer! You won't believe how different they taste raw. They keep a nice texture and add an amazing flavor to salads. I hope you try it and let us know what you think. Have a great day.

    • @Mel-vu9ss
      @Mel-vu9ss Před rokem +1

      Do you peel them before you shred them? Thanks.

    • @loissaedder2214
      @loissaedder2214 Před rokem +1

      Young beetroot roasted and topped with sour cream is yummy too.

    • @marcidevries5515
      @marcidevries5515 Před rokem +1

      Add lemon juice to your beets. Mmmmmmmm

  • @CrisBayless
    @CrisBayless Před rokem +13

    Hi Becky! Probably an unwanted tip for your mascara (but I was pleasantly surprised once I stopped doing it!) - pumping it before you put it on actually pushes air into the tube and can make your mascara dry out quicker!

    • @nonsense289
      @nonsense289 Před rokem +4

      nice to know

    • @jodiehewitt4699
      @jodiehewitt4699 Před rokem +5

      It's such a hard habit to break, I was just reminding myself today to not pump 😀

  • @aoconnor5219
    @aoconnor5219 Před rokem +17

    You can grind chicken in the food processor. It's a bit bumpy at the start, but I love it.

  • @musicmomma39
    @musicmomma39 Před rokem +8

    We just got our first harvest from our garden. So excited. Green and wax beans, broccoli,cauliflower, potatoes and 1 strawberry lol

    • @MissBetsyLu
      @MissBetsyLu Před rokem +1

      Congratulations!!! Nice job, lol. Even if it is way late to say so. Many blessings everyone.

  • @criesenweber2798
    @criesenweber2798 Před rokem +6

    Hi Becky, It's so nice that you can easily drive your truck down by the garden to move large/heavy loads. Reminded me that a while back you purchased a side by side. Have you used that down by the garden yet & how are you liking it?

  • @arvellataratuta2150
    @arvellataratuta2150 Před rokem +4

    If you put a good sized mailbox in your garden, you can leave some tools and gloves in it. I thought of that when you were trying to twist the top off old plants. My husband built me a cute little red box with a green roof with a door on front with a hook for closing. Then he attached it to a ‘t’ post.

  • @LurkerSmurf
    @LurkerSmurf Před rokem +13

    The changing of the planting seasons is always happy/sad. I know the chickens appreciated the cauliflower, but I also cook with the leaves. They make great greens.

  • @MyHumbleNest
    @MyHumbleNest Před rokem +8

    Tip: I have an old mailbox in my garden, I keep a pair of gloves, trowel, harvest scissors, and reusable grocery bags in there. I am set to snip, dig, and harvest without having to run back to the shed or garage and my supplies are in a waterproof container and handy.

  • @elizabethbertsch3066
    @elizabethbertsch3066 Před rokem +10

    Fun day in the garden, Becky! As you were gathering food for your big cook day tomorrow, you mentioned that you spent under $40. But I was thinking it would be really interesting if you were to add up your whole year of food stuffs and divide by 12 to see what you spend each month. This would include whole pig, 1/2 a cow (or whatever you buy), your plants and seeds, soil amendments and such! I think it would be fun bc I live in a condo with no yard and can’t grow anything. But I do support farmers markets and try to buy organic foods. I love Azure Standard, but only need to buy about twice a year. I’m going to do the same thing and see what my monthly average $$ is. Have a great day tomorrow! 💕

  • @Lonni180
    @Lonni180 Před rokem +17

    You could have ground up that chicken in a food processor to replace the ground chicken that you forgot to buy. Also, marmalade is so easy to make. So yes, you can definitely make your own. Video idea!😊

  • @brandythiers2610
    @brandythiers2610 Před rokem +2

    Hi Becky. I was wondering if you know what your going to do in the old garden area with the strawberries? You could make that a big sensory garden for baby Acre. Things that he can smell and that have different textures.

  • @peggymajerus7531
    @peggymajerus7531 Před rokem +20

    You have the perfect manure at your house chicken!! And it’s free

    • @sheilamalone227
      @sheilamalone227 Před rokem +9

      Make sure to put it on the beds in the fall. Let it set over winter. Chicken poop is very hot, unless it sets for a while.

  • @annafcates
    @annafcates Před rokem +9

    I'm excited for a freezer cooking day!🤗

  • @wonderingsanna
    @wonderingsanna Před rokem +8

    Hi Becky!
    Why pulling up the broccoli? You can harvest from them the whole summer aaand, the plant, you can eat that to, make a soup of the steem (save it in the freezer for a cold fall lunch) and fry the leaves and eat with an omelett or pasta.

    • @TheEmbrio
      @TheEmbrio Před rokem

      It gets bitter in the heat and she needs the space for a rotation. I replant a fall crop of broccoli rather than keepi’g the spring one in place

    • @wonderingsanna
      @wonderingsanna Před rokem

      @@TheEmbrio Bitter? I never heard or tasted broccoli that got bitter... Must be a variety.

  • @SandraOranje
    @SandraOranje Před rokem +61

    Hi Becky. I've noticed that you have an excessive amount of ants in most of your raised beds. To get rid of them in all beds, try to sprinkle ground cinnamon or cayenne pepper around your plants. This may help repel, but not injure, ants.

    • @doubleh7724
      @doubleh7724 Před rokem

      Will ants both plants. Becky inspired me to plant somethings and I have ants too..

    • @inabates8919
      @inabates8919 Před rokem +1

      We’ve been in our place now for over 10 years, and I had major problems with them making their homes in my plant pots.
      So I sprinkled cinnamon around all my pots, I’ve only resettle noticed some ant activity. It worked for me.

    • @jennfetters4909
      @jennfetters4909 Před rokem +1

      This is great advice! Do u need to reapply the cinnamon every time it rains?

  • @janicethomas6692
    @janicethomas6692 Před rokem +15

    Hi Becky, I had a feeling you would snip through the irrigation tubes. Love how real you keep this channel. ✌🌻

  • @donnaplumridge9769
    @donnaplumridge9769 Před rokem +13

    Becky, if you plant beets, try eating the tops. I like it better than spinach. My grandmother used to cook them, sometimes cooking it with a ham hock, very good.

  • @thewhitehorsefarm
    @thewhitehorsefarm Před rokem +11

    Hello Becky!
    You are such an inspiration! Good luck on the 2nd planting of the few garden beds you’re doing. I was just thinking that we haven’t had a giant freezer meal video in a while (no idea it has been 6 months!) and I can’t wait for tomorrows shenanigans.

  • @lesliehuskey4186
    @lesliehuskey4186 Před rokem +4

    Hi Becky, your garden and yard is so pretty! Had a thought, some nice stainless steel trash cans in a few areas might come in really handy. Few for things feed to chicken and few for trash. The trash ones you could use trash bags to make them easy to empty. You could also use one to store things like knife etc to make it easy since it's a hike back to your house to get them. The stainless would look nice and not blow away in the wind. Just a thought☺

  • @maryanndavis8539
    @maryanndavis8539 Před rokem +5

    Hi Becky, look for a “leatherman tool” they come in various sizes it has a small knife, scissors, pliers and other tools all in a compact format. It is a helpful tool. Love your videos!

  • @cherreellewellyn2421
    @cherreellewellyn2421 Před rokem +27

    Wet burlap sacks over the carrots seeds until they germinate is a great option as it still allows some airflow

  • @patschoib4924
    @patschoib4924 Před rokem +3

    Have you considered putting a mailbox in your garden for easy access to gardening tools? I have pruners, scissors, gloves, twine etc in mine and I love it

  • @woodsTjackets
    @woodsTjackets Před rokem +7

    Hi Becky, can we see more of your chickens? Ever since they are confined to the new area, we don’t see them much anymore. Hope to see them munching on your greens that u throw to them too ❤

  • @FloridaGrowing
    @FloridaGrowing Před rokem +4

    Suggestions ❤
    Maybe keep a large wooden mail box in your garden area,to keep nippers, gloves, etc to save you steps.
    Love your videos

  • @kreamyjade
    @kreamyjade Před rokem +3

    For your irrigation you should use thicker black soaker hose. Ours comes in at the end and coils in three ovals and it soaks the ground and can be a quicker time each cycle.

  • @pamelar5868
    @pamelar5868 Před rokem +5

    You looked so happy walking back in after turning over those two beds!❤❤❤

  • @barbaraanderson4175
    @barbaraanderson4175 Před rokem +3

    Becky you mentioning horse manure! We got a local farmer deliver a dump truck load of horse manure one year. It was still very liquid. He started to drive across our garden to dump as he drove across but the bed ended up dumping in one place. I can actually say I have shoveled shiiit!!!! It took a while but after all the work spreading and flinging it all across our garden we ended up having the best garden ever! I had cabbages that were 15 and 20 lbs each. I had planted 200 OS cross a hybrid variety cabbage. Our potatoes were so big that one served two people. I made French fries and I could hardly hold it to peel it was so large. I would definitely suggest cow or horse manure if you can get it.

  • @micheletaal4442
    @micheletaal4442 Před rokem +6

    I tried steer and chicken manure this year in my garden pots and everything is thriving. 😊

  • @karens.woltering420
    @karens.woltering420 Před rokem +20

    You should find rabbit poop to amend the beds, it doesn't have to break down before using. Lots of good nitrogen. Also, for your tomatoes, I put a heaping tablespoon of Epsom salt for gardening with a heaping tablespoon of bone meal. I get majorly large tomatoes and peppers doing this. Or dissolve the epsom salt in water and feed it every two or three weeks.

  • @CottageontheCorner
    @CottageontheCorner Před rokem +8

    You’ve definitely inspired me to expand my garden this year! I now have five fruit trees, seven berry bushes, a whole herb garden area, but unfortunately, the area that I planted all my vegetables and beans is being enjoyed regularly by a groundhog, despite my best efforts of deterring him. The one thing that works is sprinkling cayenne pepper all over, but as soon as it rains, that washes it away, and that chubby little fellow hurries out and eats everything. He’s eating my squash, my broccoli, my cabbage, beans, cucumbers. Very disheartening, but it’s just challenges me to figure this out.

  • @louisaholman3838
    @louisaholman3838 Před rokem +1

    What I did this year was firmly press them on the soil then sprinkle soil on top. Best carrot germination EVER! I HAVE TRIED MANY TIMES.

  • @MA-lz9uz
    @MA-lz9uz Před rokem +11

    Good on you Becky. I caught a glimpse of some mushroom compost at your gardening store. I use that and it’s fabulous, but you are doing a great job.

    • @feliciaward6589
      @feliciaward6589 Před rokem

      I thought about trying mushroom compost. Is it really good? I love mushrooms, was thinking 🤔 any flavor transferring to the vegetables? 😋😉I just love mushrooms....But probably not, huh?. Love your channel Becky!!❤️

    • @feliciaward6589
      @feliciaward6589 Před rokem

      I'm a new container Gardner, so I may ask silly questions sometimes. Thank you 💗😌

  • @Kinikkanak
    @Kinikkanak Před rokem +3

    Fun with beets.... We tried this with my book club once because we all planted beets in our gardens. We had a beet fest. We contributed our fully realized recipes at a crazy dinner. Beet appetizers, borscht, beet ice cream, you name it! Weird and fun... and now some of us even eat then more often. 😅

  • @Smalfry47
    @Smalfry47 Před rokem +5

    Today at Senior Day we each received 2 pints of blueberries, so many did not want theirs and they know I make pies….. I ended up with 10! Already washed and freezing……

  • @kaz1388
    @kaz1388 Před rokem +1

    My favourite summer drink is beets (steamed, sliced then frozen) in the nutribullet with cucumber, mint, honey and a dash of orange/apple juice. Yummo.

  • @emilysimmons8794
    @emilysimmons8794 Před rokem +1

    So glad you took the fabric up! You might want to consider planting a bit further apart- you've got a going on! Love your enthusiasm!

  • @Angela-rx1us
    @Angela-rx1us Před rokem +4

    Having vege gardens for more than 65 years in my experience veges don’t do well with weed mat we put down cardboard then a layer of compost then a layer of hay no other nutrients needed other than a sprinkling of blood and bone. Also the brassicas don’t do well in hot weather. There is a chap called Charles Dowding on you tube who has invaluable tips I don’t know if you read what we write to you but I want to assure you I am not being critical just hoping to help you. Look up Charles it will change your life! Xx

  • @kristicornwell6852
    @kristicornwell6852 Před rokem +4

    I ❤❤❤ fall gardening! It's so much better than summer problem wise.

  • @Leisurelistsb
    @Leisurelistsb Před rokem

    Have you heard about the herbicides that have been used growing hay and then feed to cows? There's a video I saw here on YT where a man put goat manure on his small garden. One by one his plants would suddenly wilt and die. He discovered it was what he fed his goats that caused it. It was hay that had been sprayed with a weed killer. I would have never thought of that myself. But it made me aware of one more thing to think about when adding amendments to my garden.

  • @arlenesolis024
    @arlenesolis024 Před rokem +2

    You can probably use the landscaping fabric when winter comes and you can protect the soils beds

  • @doreenadees3805
    @doreenadees3805 Před rokem +1

    Becky, you need pop up bags in your garden. When you pull foliage, you drop in the lightweight bag and take/dump to chickens. They’re a game changer. We buy ours at Home Depot.

  • @sarahstephens268
    @sarahstephens268 Před rokem +2

    Hi Becky! Love your videos! I have one small concern... when you were down in your basement pantry (34;19) there is one very full shelf (tomato products I think) that looks like it may be sagging toward the middle. Please check on that. I would hate to see you lose all that product and hard work.

  • @cherylmoran5134
    @cherylmoran5134 Před rokem +3

    I make a comfrey tea to use as a fertilizer in the vegetable garden and on the berry crops as well. Seems to work really well.

  • @superhypaluva
    @superhypaluva Před rokem +3

    Becky you should make sure you plant flowers that attract the pollinators your plants need… some pollinate with bees, flies, butterflies, etc. and if you put the types of flowers that attract the correct pollinators it will help your squash, zucchini’s, cucumber etc

  • @alisonsmith8653
    @alisonsmith8653 Před rokem +1

    My thoughts on your garden- I had an organic gardening friend who would produce the smallest vegetables I have ever ween because they were not watering their garden enough. Maybe raised beds dry out faster? Also, the black fabric is probably raising the temp of your beds too high for some of the vegetables. Just a thought!

  • @marytillison8392
    @marytillison8392 Před rokem +2

    I think my opinion ask questions before buying anything a lot of people have experience in this, slow down some, like you said can’t do it all, we all try too! Sometimes it put us in a crunch! Just saying just a friendly advice!! One day at a time, SLOW DOWN!

  • @kittychronister3537
    @kittychronister3537 Před rokem +4

    Becky I love garden days! I learn so much! Thank you 😊

  • @wifenmomie
    @wifenmomie Před rokem

    Hi Becky, I would be interested to know how you know exactly what youre doing for the day. Do you use a planner or a wall calendar? I am always so impressed and admire your dedication to sticking with a plan. I have ADD so i have the most difficult time sticking to a plan.

  • @AB-ol5uz
    @AB-ol5uz Před rokem +5

    Becky - get some FELCO clippers - they are for gardening and come in different hand sizes that are perfect for clipping broccoli/cauliflower, etc.

    • @zevab3178
      @zevab3178 Před rokem

      i wouldnt know what to do with myself without clippers 😅

  • @pattiripley7599
    @pattiripley7599 Před rokem +2

    Find out if any hay the steers are fed has been sprayed with anything. That is generally where the grayzon issue has started. You just want to be careful as it can’t take at least 2 years to work out of compost

  • @christineeckhold6341
    @christineeckhold6341 Před rokem +3

    When you open a block of cheese you can cut what you don't use into the size portions you usually use and repackage individually with seal-a- meal. It will last the same as the original unopened package of cheese

  • @suemount6042
    @suemount6042 Před rokem

    It’s such a breath of fresh air coming here, it’s a great community Susan the mailbox idea is great

  • @woodsTjackets
    @woodsTjackets Před rokem +4

    Also wondering about your dogs.. what do they eat for meals (1-2 times a day?) Do you or Josh walk them? I’m a dog lover and have two dogs, so I’m always wondering what your dogs are doing, where do they slp etc haha 😊 I love to see one of your two dogs who sometimes stand behind you when you are prepping food 🐶

  • @carolynmills513
    @carolynmills513 Před rokem +5

    That concealer has great coverage and not fussy. Would you share the brand? I rarely use it because it settles in fine lines or gets cakey. I probably need to use it. 😅😊😂

    • @teresaangel2529
      @teresaangel2529 Před rokem +2

      Yes, I was curious about the brand too. I am dark around my eyes also and my current concealer does not work that well.

  • @tamaleenyouknowwhatimean777

    Love how my garden looks after I amend, everything looks so happy. The plants “stand at attention”. All that amendment should help tons and add watering times.

  • @cynthiagilbert
    @cynthiagilbert Před rokem +1

    Your garden is awesome and so excited to see your freezer cooking video coming out! 🎉🎉🎉 ty

  • @RD-mz5sy
    @RD-mz5sy Před rokem +2

    Hi lovely peeps. Another super video from our lovely Becky. Does anyone recognise the concealer she was using ? I’m finding the older I get the more I resemble a panda 😉. ❤️

  • @keliwadsworth7466
    @keliwadsworth7466 Před rokem +6

    Becky, you look beautiful! Would you (or have you already) made a video showing how you figure out and map out your agenda on a big freezer cooking day? It seems very overwhelming

  • @Theaterverslaafde
    @Theaterverslaafde Před rokem +1

    Marmelade! Just made some from 9 tangerines that i just wasn't eating. Plus 1 stale lime. Cut them up real fine, with some water, some sugar, a stick of cinnamon and a few cloves for 10 minutes in the instant pot. And then sautéed them with the rest of the sugar untill done. Wonderful stuff!

  • @ruthrice3498
    @ruthrice3498 Před rokem +2

    Apparently putting❤ a swing and mirror in the chicken coop helps keep them happy and contented

  • @christineeckhold6341
    @christineeckhold6341 Před rokem +7

    You are so faithful with your videos... Thank you 💓

  • @loriy7532
    @loriy7532 Před rokem +3

    Always fun to visit Becky.... Happy cooking and gardening....

  • @Mejlynne
    @Mejlynne Před rokem +12

    I love your garden and yellow tomatoes are the only ones I can eat so it makes my heart happy to see them being grown.
    Hearing you talk about the BLT’s reminded me of a joke my son did once. I’m a Muslim, so I don’t eat bacon, and I’m allergic to something in red tomatoes. One day my son was going out to pick up dinner and asked what I wanted. While I was writing it down he said, “Let me guess, you want a BLT hold the B and the T!” and then he just rolled laughing so hard. 😂😂😂

    • @therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar
      @therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar Před rokem +1

      My 19-year-old loves BLT but holds the T. Lol

    • @shesatitagain234
      @shesatitagain234 Před rokem +1

      Perhaps the lycopene in red tomatoes is causing your issues. Yellow tomatoes do not contain lycopene and should therefore be ideal for your diet. Just learned this recently. Lycopene is what gives thing like tomatoes and red grapefruit their pink/red color. Hope this helps!

    • @Mejlynne
      @Mejlynne Před rokem +1

      @@shesatitagain234 thank you, I’ve never known what the difference was other than the acidity.

  • @one4lola174
    @one4lola174 Před rokem +3

    What about using your chickens waste as some compost? If you use wood shavings as their bedding you could just compost that and use that as a really good fertilizer.

  •  Před rokem +1

    Watching you struggle pulling those roots out, a hori hori would be handy. I've also started carrying around a Leatherman multi-tool so I have a knife, pliers, and screwdrivers on me. 😊

  • @MandaPandaBailey
    @MandaPandaBailey Před rokem +1

    Hey Becky! I'm so excited to sew your garden doing so well! I know that must have been stressful there for a minute.
    I had an idea for a video I would love to see you do sometime. I love watching favorites videos and I was thinking if you did them quarterly or seasonally it wouldn't be a huge weekly or monthly thing to keep track of and it would give you plenty of time to test things out and know your opinions. I'd be interested in anything you wanted to share, be it home stuff, garden stuff, recipes or even podcast or audio books you enjoy. ❤️

  • @tanillecramer3915
    @tanillecramer3915 Před rokem +3

    Love seeing your videos! Can’t wait to see the freezer meals your making. They are always such inspiration for me!

  • @rosemarypetrongelli1384
    @rosemarypetrongelli1384 Před rokem +5

    You are truly an inspiration how you are dedicated to your garden even doing what you did today, I’m so impressed. God bless you Becky.❤😊

  • @angelacox6105
    @angelacox6105 Před rokem +1

    I cover my carrot seeds with a clear shower curtain. It holds the moisture and I can see easily when they sprout.

  • @pattiripley7599
    @pattiripley7599 Před rokem

    You need a lg mailbox or small yard box for small hand tools. That way when you suddenly need some plant clippers for just a few minutes is not an issue going back to the house. Make it into a garden bench and you have a place to sit and enjoy a cuppa for a minute as well

  • @redrobin7136
    @redrobin7136 Před rokem +1

    Great job pulling your truck thru the gate for the 1st time into the garden area, Becky...yikes!
    Mmm more planting! And Flowers! Love seeing the "Girls" get their Summer Salads!! You're a good mama~
    To 'borrow' a famous quote, "Thanks for being here, and thanks for being YOU" ;)

  • @terribrillhart9200
    @terribrillhart9200 Před rokem +4

    What happened to the side By side. I see your using truck instead. I'm confused.

  • @user-qb9rm4zq5g
    @user-qb9rm4zq5g Před rokem +12

    Makeup in the car is definitely a mom thing!

  • @jessicafarley2818
    @jessicafarley2818 Před rokem +4

    Thank you so much for your videos!!! You have given me encouragement to try cooking again , as I have been a failure for many years. Things are starting to turn out better, I’m starting to trust my gut instincts on what a dish needs, and I’m growing okay with a mistake now because sometimes mistakes make masterpieces.
    Plus, I just had my second child at 40 years old last year, so you gave me many videos to watch through many long nights a few months ago.

  • @wendymcguire8339
    @wendymcguire8339 Před rokem +3

    You can freeze the cheese Becky. I do it all the time. Just throw the whole block in just as it is.

  • @kathychatterton5623
    @kathychatterton5623 Před rokem

    A tip I learned on line was to keep a used mail box in my garden (some distance from my main tool storage with some simple hand tools in it; gardening shears, knife, hand rake and hand trowel. That way if I forget to bring tools with me, I have what I need just steps away. The mailbox keeps the tools from getting wet and rusting. Then at the end of the season I can put them in my main tool storage till next year.

  • @chesiedengun
    @chesiedengun Před rokem +3

    Mushroom compost is great to use. I've had amazing results by adding mushroom compost❤❤❤