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All you ladies who have husbands like Josh, you are so lucky. Hang on to those good men and appreciate them! Not all of us got that lucky.
I had one of those good ones. I still have him but he can no longer do anything around the house. He lost a leg due to complications of diabetes. But I still have him for the moment but eventually I will lose him to dementia. We’ve been together 53 years
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@@annpachini2155I’m so sorry your sweet husband is having such terrible issues. I’ve had my wonderful husband for 33 years and can’t imagine how it feels to be going through what you are. I’m praying for you both in this season.
I agree but also want to add that Josh is lucky to have Becky too! They seem like a really great team and very happy together!
@@Mel-vu9ss thank you. The worst part is his failing memory.
My Dad always told us that if you find a job in the field of something you really enjoy, you will never work another day in your life.
A brazilian friend of mine said the same thing. Cheers
We painted r tank!!
@@ruthkirch9343 Huh?
What beautiful land you both got.🥰🥰
Very inspiring and thanks for sharing xoxo
Lovely to see your husband’s face. I know he normally shies away from the camera. Thank you for taking us on a little field trip 😊
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For my husband and my 28th anniversary tomorrow....we will be feeding cows....together. ❤
🎉Happy Anniversary 🎉
Suggestions for perennials. Daffodils, lots and lots of them, and the bulbs propagate themselves. One of my neighbours was widowed in her early 40's and her husband's favourite flower was daffodils. She had a large property, with 50 yards sloping down to the road. So she set about planting 1,000 bulbs in his honour. This was years before I met her. Her frontage must have been a couple of hundred yards wide and every spring, it was a scene to behold. All her hard work really paid off, for us neighbours and for tourists, as we lived in a declared area of natural beauty. After winters of deep snow and being snowed-in, it warmed the soul to see them blooming.
Daffodils, yes! Great idea
Living in the rural Deep South many of us have those unsightly propane tanks. The best “tank treatments” I’ve seen were decorative trellises on at least 1 side with flowering vines. To take it a step further a neighbor put in a bulb bed in front of the vines putting spring bulbs in the 0:24 front with summer bulbs behind them. She chose all different types of jonquils and tulips then assorted day lilies, but there are a lot of choices. Just a thought. Because it was all in one small bed it was easy to take care of.
And the deer won't eat daffies
My daffodils and purple coneflower are the only thing I am sure won’t be eaten every year from the deer.
Yes, this would like soooo good with all kids of daffodils in the spring
Josh would be the best bee keeper Love seeing Josh on your show
I second this ❤
I enjoy your videos so much, Becky. It's something about your energy that's like warm tea 😊 May your garden overflow with yumminess & beautiful flowers
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Oh thank you!
Becky what are we seeing off in the distance, ocean? What scenery you have. When we were young, we worked hard like you and Josh. Keep it up, I’ll just watch.❤️
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Becky can I buy those flowers in your garden on Amazon . I am in North Carolina
I would worry about the deer killing the fruit trees thru the damage they can do with eating the bark, leaves and flowers. Not to mention the damage with their antlers. You will have to monitor that area and maybe have a plan in place in case you see the damage getting too bad. Just a thought, because I'd hate to see you lose established fruit trees. The former owners had the fences up for a reason, after all.
That’s what I was thinking - the deer will eat the leaf buds and also rub with their antlers and kill the trees. Lost my fig tree this year - my big dog died and I hadn’t realized how much she was keeping them out of the yard. I agree that old fence didn’t look great but it was serving a purpose. You also don’t want deer crossing your driveway they dart out in front of the cars.
Yeah taking the fence down is not a good idea
You and Josh are such a good team, working on your homestead. You have a lovely home, beautiful view, and such a sweet family to enjoy life together. Until next time………
It’s so nice to see Josh again in a video. Glad you two have a great time!
Transplant the rhodondendron to the front of the propane tank. That would look even better than a wooden shed.
Nice job with the clean up, the garden looks great.
I don't think it is that the deer would eat your fruit. Although they do that, it's the fact that they will and can destroy your trees and cause them to die. I would rethink not having a fence around my orchard.
Josh will make a wonderful beekeeper. He is calm and deliberate. Bees will remain calm if you do.
the deer can eat up high in the trees. The deer will eat your flowers around the trees
Keep an eye on your fruit tree trunk bark. The deer could start to pull the bark off as they “harvest” & eat the fruit. ❤
We have an orchard of about 150 fruit trees, we planted daffodils and wild flowers which are grown through the long grass, then we create a short grass path through the middle of the fruit trees. It looks so beautiful! We do have 5 Bee Hives that are placed at another part of the gardens. 😊🐝
If there are any pictures I would love to see. that sounds absolutely beautiful
Jaaa🥰 ...und die Wühlmäuse mögen auch keine Narzissen und Krokusse...im Gegensatz zu manch anderer Tulpe oder Staude...
Bees would love to live in your orchard, Great space for the Hives. So nice to see Josh too. He is such a lovely man.
Yes, but not if children will be playing in that area!!
I say no to putting your bees in the orchardand this is why- you will be in and out of your orchard constantly throughout the summer. As your wee family grows, so will your children. I had 4 bee hives tucked away on the south side of a huge lilac hedge that bordered my huge garden plot. Seemed like a logical place to put them. BUT it was too close to where we always were. My darling little girl managed to find them one day when I was distracted by some activity or other and got severely stung. I mean, there were even bees in her diaper. Fortunately, we had a northeast facing porch, and I stripped her completely in there before getting her into an oatmeal bath in the house. Bees go to the light , so the glass door on the porch attracted them as I peeled off her clothes.Dont worry, I administer benadryl and called the hospital to see what they suggested as first measures in case she had an allergic reaction like her mama would have. We lived 20 minutes from the hospital and/or ambulance, so I had to act fast. She didn't react fortunately, but you just never know when the 1st time will be.
Bees will find all your flowers and the orchard without having to be anywhere near those things. Depending if you live in bear country, you may need to build a very sturdy bee yard with an electric fence, but whatever you do keep your hives far from your main yard and working areas. Someone's life may depend on it some day.
So nice to see Josh in your video! We know he is there right along side you behind the scenes with everything you do (including in the kitchen as the quality control/taste tester). You are a beautiful couple and you are at the top of my favorite CZcams Channels to spoil myself with over my morning coffee. My oldest grandson is moving in while his dad begins his long haul trucking career, so I spent Saturday making a ton of freezer meals that I learned about from you. I cannot thank you enough for all the content! It is fun but also super useful!
Just a thought,
You should install a utility sink in the growth room ❤
I’ve mentioned that awhile ago…..perfect spot for it where the dehydrator and freeze dryer were….of course Becky will have to find a new spot for them. But for sure a sink would be VERY useful in the grow room!!!!
It was nice to see Josh working with you on a job because it’s been awhile. We know he does lots of jobs in the background but it’s nice to see y’all’s partnership in action.
It's not dead they all look like that thru the winter and start greening in spring
The post that's left you could add bird feeders too and a bird house ot two too. Lovely to see you in the garden and I'm looking forward to your growing again.
Looks like that white PVC tube was put for the bees. I believe mason bees?
Great idea, for repurposing that post.
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What a wonderful garden show. Thanks for sharing. One thing for people to know if they are wondering, it’s pronounced corms not corums if someone is looking up the word it might be confusing.
It's so nice to see Josh again in one of your videos. You two are such a good team. You support each other and that's pretty special. Those flowers you chose look fabulous. I can't wait to see them growing in your yard. :)
JOSH!!! So GOOD to see you! Hope to be seeing more of you with Becky.
As random as this was, it was wonderful to see. Watching you and Josh spend time together on a trip as well as getting a project done on the homestead together was wonderful to see. I know he works a full time job so seeing you two being able to do this was a special treat. Thank you Josh for spending time with us!
I love watching all you do, but it was nice to see Josh with you today.
You can buy bags of wildflower seeds that are specifically combined to attract bees and butterflies! That would be beautiful in various locations of the area.
That white tube on the fence post is for Mason bees. They lay their eggs in those little tubes. The landscape fabric probably needs to be torched all the way around since it’s a woven fabric and it frays with any movement.
Becky, the woods beyond the orchard remind me of Christopher Robin's Hundred Acre Woods. So calming and magical. Thanks for letting us see it. God Bless. Love you all! xxoo
Dearest Becky, I highly suggest you watch Back to Eden. A couple of college kids from TX produced this documentary and it's great. If you do not know who Paul Gautschi is, this film is about his little 5-acre journey to food security for his family. I love how he solves problems. He just asks God! I saw the film when it first became available. It changed the way I garden. His orchard is lovely. You will be amazed by the additional planting space under his trees and what he grows there. Your orchard now looks like someplace to read a book and have some iced tea! Blessings on your lovely family!
Great documentary.
You might want to check out Living Traditions Homestead in Missouri. They just did a video about “The biggest mistakes we made with landscape fabric”. They discuss different types of fabric as well as having to use longer staples. They are transitioning from gardening on the ground to gardening in beds like you have.
My favorite part of the day! Get home from work and get to spend some time with Becky! 😊
Flat land for a nice playground area for your little guy. I realize you've chosen to protect your sons privacy, and rightfully so, but it's quite strange there is never even the slightest mention or sign of a child living in your home.
I know, I was thinking the same thing. No toys, no bottles anywhere or anything I wonder if he passed away from something and she just doesn’t want to talk about it? I’m assuming cause it’s only human to think of everything under the sun.🤷♀️
what the heck? i’m content to mind my business and enjoy the videos, i wish everyone was!
12:11 I would suggest you plant some herbal plants ,perennial and native shrubs that have flowers most of the year, I've been told bees have very similar appetite to human and like us they use the flowers of herbal plants to combat diseases, my bees loves sage ,rosemary ,Thai basil and lavender , also its probably a good idea to think about (if possible in your climate)planting winter flowering plants because thats mostly the time when bees are struggling ,
Bees are the cutest you'll love them 🐝❤
I'm a beekeeper too and one thing I always do when I harvest any of the honey is keep a quart jar set aside for each hive through the next winter in case I need to feed the bees. Sugar water is a very poor substitute for their own honey with all the enzymes, minerals and nutrients it contains. Honey is medicine, sugar...a poison honestly. I know it's the go to food for bees in the off season, but I'm convinced it weakens their immune systems and health, making the hive weaker and more susceptible to collapse caused varoa mites, wax moths, too many hive beetles, etc.
@@carolewarner101 Yes to both of you!!! Sugar causes so many things for bees - even diarrhea 😣 Also, planting early flowering things like Hellebores, Pansies, Daffodils etc will give the bees something early👍🏼🐝
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Please stop saying, “Josh and I”!! It’s like nails on a blackboard. 😬
Maybe you could just stop listening then if the video is so painful for your ears!
@@ladyt1277or turn off the sound and use captions instead? I’m deaf and it’s how I watch. You can often get a few giggles from the translations on screen, plus no more nails to hurt your ears…
If you have time to listen and watch "Living Traditions" from Missouri posted a video on landscape fabric and how to save it for many years. They've had theirs for more than 5 years. They gave several good tips.
As you were gathering the rotten stump wood i was imagining that area all with scattered spring bulbs. Crocus, daff ir narsissus and snow drops. Can you imagine....
The dried eucalyptus would probably look nice in an arrangement
Becky, my husband and I did bees for ten years. We started off with two hive set ups. So funny, because your “girls” come in the mail with a Queen, and they call you to pick them up. We got 29 quarts the first year. We learned a ton, and had various results from year to year. We put them at a small organic farm 15 minutes from our home to pollinate their crops, no charge to us. Good luck. Join the local bee club for help and support on questions and supplies.
So nice to see Josh and you spend time together on your beautiful property!
SO NICE to see Josh! Thank him for me. Amazing what little tidying up does. The orchard looks so much better.
Once you transplant your strawberries you should use those beds for a cut flower garden. You are a huge encouragement to me. I’m 70 and I turn on your channel everyday to get a burst of energy. Thank you for being you🌺
But deer.
IT'S GOOD TO SEE YOU AND YOUR HUSBAND SPENDING TIME TOGETHER ❤️ HAVING FUN 😊❤ PEACE AND PEACE WITH BLESSINGS 🙏 🙏 🙏 ❤❤❤❤❤
What a great husband you have Becky. Really looks nice without that fence.
Euculiptus in bathroom. ! Great for cold season
I love it when you film with your hubby! You guys are too cute!
All the deer and other animals will love that you took the fence down. They can just walk in and eat all those fruits.
Hay Becky, Becky here . I just told Allie from Trent and Allie about your CZcams channel.she is looking for ways to per prep meals . Hope you can help her. Like you have help so many.
You probably compo the eucalyptus but you can use it dry it a great was to keep insects down especially fleas
It also great in vase. It keeps forever
I saw that today and thought of Becky! They should do a shared vid!
I love her videos it’s popcorn time tonight
It was so nice seeing Josh's face on today's video! You guys work so well together and the orchard looks very nice!❤
I wonder if Josh would start a bee keeping channel. It would be so fun to see how someone sets one up from the beginning. 🐝🍯
What a beautiful property! Absolutely love the north west!!!
Becky if you think of the time line. 4 years ago Covid happened and your channel took off and that was a huge change. I loved seeing you and Josh working together
Becky's deer and bunnies are thinking about the new flower plans, "Oh boy, mixed salad!"
Your orchard would be great for when you get hives❤
Bee keeping is a great idea , it turns out that honey is not only very healthy, it also has an indefinite shelf life, it will never spoil. Lovely property. Much wishes for great success !
Honey can ferment if exposed to moisture.
Becky you could have a beautiful cut flower garden where the blueberries are. If you take the fencing down around the berries you wont get any. I think it would be beautiful with flowers verses a flat lawn area. It would be wonderful for the bee's!!!
Love projects outside! I live north from you and I have planted A LOT of flowers and bushes in my landscaping. Whatever you do, do not plant roses. It’s a dessert for the deer! I have found that they do not eat dahlias or gladiolus. They will eat geraniums, however. Only pick landscaping plants that are “deer” resistant and, even then, some deer will nibble on them…bless their little hearts!! Can’t wait to see what you are doing next!
Was so fun today Becky!❤
Just gotta say y’all are a precious couple! Great video!
You two are such a cute couple. You remind me of my husbands and I the way we do things. We have done many projects together over the years. You are a joy to watch.
You can build individual deer guards around each tree. This still gives your ‘space to breathe,’ whilst still protecting your trees. That is how we do it in the UK. Not the only way, but an alternative if you prefer it. X
Hi Becky, I've been following your channel for about 2 years now, and I love it.
I know it's not always easy to pronounce plant names, so I thought I'd make it a little easier for you.
The rannunculas grow from a corm (rhymes with Norm) ...not corUm; and the aneMoNe rhymes with money. I struggled with this one, too.
Thanks for taking us along with you to the Garden Show, and getting us excited for Spring planting. 💚😊💚
Spring is so exciting
Nice way to make a pronunciation suggestion. Becky does struggle with pronouncing things, partly because she has dyslexia.
So glad to read someone being really kind and so polite to help those of us who do not have the correct pronunciation of something.
Josh your so funny, what a great team you two are
Becky, you are so smart, energetic and I admire you so much. Your gardening skills are amazing. I am 74 years old recovering from cancer and a broken hip. I was just like you when I was able to do everything I wanted. I get such joy watching you. Be blessed.
Let's go outside, Becky! It's finally spring!
Hi Becky, I’m Laura who inherited her daughters tag name. I’m 57 and now home full time due to health issues. I am now making dinner and baking daily. I feel so blessed to have found you and am going through each video with a hopeful heart. Because of you my husband is excited everyday to see what I’ve made and says “this is now my favorite meal”. I wanted to thank you for this! Also, would your mom be willing to share meals or desserts that she makes camping? We are now going to go on RV trips when he gets time off of work but looking for meals that are easy to make or take with us that can be stored in the smaller freezer/fridge. Thank you!!
What beautiful land you both got.👍🥰
Happy anniversary. Good to see you both on a project, love it when josh is around. Congratz and enjoy your special day xx
Great to see you outside and so busy getting started on the garden. Invigorating!!
You can dry you eucalyptus cuttings and put them in an area you want bugs to stay out of. Or use them for a dry centerpiece
I just cannot believe how similar our personalities are. I am a garden loving homestead dreaming girl, I work in health care, and I love cooking and ever since I was a little girl watching the cooking channel with my grandmother I was always inspired by Ina Garten. I am dating a man who is an engineer (electrical) and is much more reserved, he also is very detail oriented and helps me with the mechanics of achieving my dreams in the best possible way. I just wanted to share that with you because I felt we are so similar. Oh! And I am dyslexic as well! But despite all that, I love watching your channel because you are a very skilled content creator! Thanks for the video Becky!
Becky, I usually put hardware cloth down on top of the landscape fabric, and weigh down the edges with rocks. The next spring I collect the rocks and store the hardware cloth against the house
It’s always so nice to see Josh!
This video brought back wonderful memories of working out in the yard with my late husband in the early Spring. Lovely!
Now I need to go dig in the dirt and get my blue lake bush beans planted and get my pepper seeds started. I got several new varieties from Hoss for this season.
Awe...LOVE seeing yall together. Josh is so handsome and you are beautiful. LOVE LOVE LOVE
Your best bet is to join a bee keeping club in your area….keep up the good work… I love following you!!!
Loved this ! So nice to see Josh. We need to see him.a little more.
Looks like so much fun!!
If you plant under the trees, make sure they love the shade. It’s nice and open now, but it won’t last long when the trees start filling out.
Comfrey is a great plant to plant in your orchard. It has a long tap root and it will pull a lot of nutrients up for your trees to use.
Yay a Becky vlog to cheer me up 😊
We love that heavy duty Deer netting. We put 10 foot metal posts every 8 feet around our entire backyard. The posts are all cemented in. We then hung the 8 foot deer netting and attached it with zip ties. It's been up for 10 years now and we have only had to repair one section because the neighbors tree fell on it. What I like most is the deer have not gotten in and our chickens have not gotten out. A few years ago we did add a 4 foot tall hardware cloth around the entire bottom to keep groundhogs and bunnies out. The deer netting also works great to use for trellis's for cucumbers, beans and peas. Watch those deer when they come into rut, they will ruin your orchard overnight.
We did the same and I haven't lost a plant to the deer since. It's a great feeling!
Thank you for doing these videos all of them i take your gardening tips and cooking recipes and use them all.
The festival looks awesome. God bless you and your family and Much love 💖✝️
so very nice to see some of your family members!
So cute seeing you two together🥰 Another great video
Good evening Becky
Literally love Kevin so much! Between the two of you, I have no time to watch any other channels 😂❤
I love hostas. They have tons of varieties and are very low maintenance. They can grow huge depending on variety. They also have pretty flowers
Becky’s area has lots of slugs, which might not work with hostas.
We made peanut satay my husband loved it thank you for sharing ❤❤❤
Memories from my past as y'all tear out the fence. I have done lots of rolling up of fence & pulling posts. I have not ever seen the post puller...very interesting and so helpful!! Thank you for sharing y our day!!
This video was so satisfying to watch. Great Job Becky!
Thank you for sharing your time with us all. I thoroughly enjoyed it all.
I so enjoy your videos Becky every time it pops up I immediately watch, your so sweet, fun and interesting ♥️🌹
This was so refreshing!!!
Really enjoyed today's vlog...so interesting! I never give my 2 cent ideas but an open sided propane tank with a roof to match your house roofline would be so pretty. Girl I'm so glad you ran out of daylight, now rest...you and Josh are such hard workers. May this year be your best garden yet. Oh yeah, a few pics of your fluffy butt girls will be appreciated. 🤗