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Thank you for your comment! I'm really happy to hear that my video has inspired you to give winer sowing another try. It's true that sometimes things don't work out for a variety of reasons, many of which are beyond our control. It's great to keep trying, though! Regarding your gardening zone, I'm not sure what it is, but here's a bit of advice: Pulsatilla generally requires only about a 3-week cold period, so you still most likely have time. However, Rhodiola typically needs about 90 days of cold, so it might be a bit late in the season for it to germinate successfully. One method you could consider is placing it in a baggie in the fridge for 90 days, especially since winter is almost over, at least in my area. I wish you the best of luck with both plants - they are both fascinating medicinal herbs. And you've inspired me too! I'm now more motivated to expand my own collection of medicinal plants this year.

@@skyblueoasis3147 Thank you for the tips on Rhodiola and Pulsatilla, I appreciate it since I am new to both of them! I am in zone 4, our last frost date is typically the end of May so I think I would be ok on the Rhodiola? Although I have been hesitating because we have had an unusually warm winter so far.

If you are in zone 4 then I think you should be ok. Our winter is also pretty warm this season. Here is my tip: if you try at least you have a chance of your seeds germinating. If you hold off then nothing will germinate. Maybe try with half of the seed packet. In the best case you will end up with beautiful plants. In the worst case you will try again next year 😊 @@FulbrightFarmstead

@@skyblueoasis3147 My thoughts exactly, thank you! I look forward to following along with more of your videos!

Yes, I put holes in bottom of containers. They need drainage especially if there is a significant snow or rain fall. One thing also to watch out for that I forgot to mentioned in the video, when the bottom of container freezes, the drainage holes might get frozen too and prevent water from draining. That's why it is good to keep an eye on containers from time to time. It is still the most hands off method that I use for seed starting 😊🌱

Thank you for your comment. I’m glad to hear that your chickens also enjoy freedom. I’m sure they love the three acres of freedom and enjoy all the benefits that come with it. I love the name Fat Cat. My black cat is getting fat too from all the mice and other rodents that he catches. Maybe soon we’ll change his name from Barn Cat to Fat Cat.😊

@@skyblueoasis3147 Barncat is a cute name too :) Mine was a stray that was so thin when I heard him meowing in the tool shed, I didn't think he would survive... I think he lost about five lives with that one, but I continued to feed him meals every day (he was too scared to eat in front of me) ... but after a while he started coming up onto the deck and was soon eating with no fear... now he is the boss...(BossCat???) lol

What a heartwarming story. The BossCat was so lucky to end up in your tool shed. I'm sure all the meals made all the difference, and if not for you, his story would not have a happy ending. My BarnCat showed up at my place one day too. It took him almost six months to warm up to me. At first, he would not even eat in front of me. Now he follows me everywhere! Thank you for sharing your story.@@schlippery1

@@skyblueoasis3147 Very similar to my cat.. :) Have a great, safe and fun new year :)

I was thinking that too but would't bacteria wilt spread to the neighboring plants?

@@skyblueoasis3147 Rotate your Tomatoes the best way to doit not to plant the same spot bacterial pathogen can stay in the ground up to two years

I will try to rotate my tomatoes this year. The trellises are movable so it should be relatively easy to move them to a different spot. Also, I'm thinking of scaling down a little on tomatoes this year to give my soil a break and try something new. Thank you for the advice.@@Ms.Forsyth

I've never grown Aunt Ruby's German Green but I looked it up and it sounds like a great addition to my tomato list for 2024. Thank you for your suggestion! What country are you from?

Wow 48 verities and over 100 plants! That is a lot! Looks like we share love for tomatoes 😊. My plan was to can all my leftover tomatoes but I did not get to it yet. My new batch of tomatoes is already started but the tomatoes from last year are waiting patiently in the freezer to be canned. Hopefully I'll get to it this month.

And I love your channel. You have a new subscriber 😊

Thanks so much for your kind words! I really like dehydrating them for tomato paste lol 😆 I really can’t wait for the summer but canning in the summer heat is not fun at all! I normally spend every other day canning! Lol

Thank you for your comment. I'm glad you found this video helpful.

Sun gold tomatoes are delicious if Kellogg's breakfast is a as sweet as sun gold but bigger OMG can't wait!

Thank you for your comment and recommendations. I will try to still get seeds this year for Ivas Sweet White and Sunviva since I started only one cherry tomato variety this year - Purple Bumble Bee. I feel I need more. "More is More" when it comes to tomatoes! 😁 I'm glad that you had a success with growing Black Krim and liked it enough to grow it again. Fingers crossed I will feel about it the same.

@@skyblueoasis3147 black krim is an all time favorite for me, the flavour is just great! the cherokee chocolate was recommended and was one of the plants with the highest yield. as i like the flavour of these darker varieties a lot i will grow this year a lot of black and dark slicers and for the first time some green and white slicers too…

Ananas noire was such a popular suggestion. I'm glad that it is also one of your favorites! I can't wait to try it. I already planted my seeds but seems like a long wait before I get to try them. I'm also very interested to try how Famous Strawberry and Mermaid turn out. Especially, Mermaid because it was close to impassible to source seed for that one so it must be pretty rare. I will definitely save seeds if I like it.

Thank you for your comment! I can't wait to taste both of Lucid Gem and Green Zebra. My bet is on "Lucid Gem" being my favorite but we'll see! 😊

Thank you! Yes, I am planing on doing tomato taste test video since I'm growing a lot of new varieties in 2023. Also maybe tea taste from different edible flowers and herbs. I'm planing on growing a lot of edible flowers and herbs in 2023. Thank you for the suggestion!

Thank you! Yes, the view here is petty nice especially with the snow but I'm tired of snow and can't wait till spring. Too much snow this year! Yes, I'm excited abut all these new varieties and I hope I won't miss my all time favorites!

Thank you! I'm glad you have grown a lot of the varieties and agree with my choice 😁. They are all new to me but can't wait to try them.

oh no I'm sorry black pineapple was a big let down. Thank you for your suggestion. I've never tried to grow Black Brandywine but if I love Pink Brandywine I'm sure Black Brandywine will not disappoint. I'll try to still get seeds. It's not too late yet! 😊

Pink Brandywine is going on next season as my seeds are delivered. Last season I tried 26 and to many disappointing but Black Brandywine top slider and Midnight Snack best salad Thornbury Terracotta is most delicious by itself

@@johnjude2685 I've grown Thorburn's Terracotta and I 100% agree with you - it is most delicious by itself. I will miss it this year. I ordered Black Brandywine seeds and I will try this variety this year! Can't wait to see how it does in my garden.

That's sad to hear. When we tried it a few years back we really liked it!

Thank you for your comment. Yes, I'm looking forward to trying them all !😊

Thank you for your comment and I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I'm sure your little chicks will enjoy the brooder. I'm also getting everything set up for new batch of chicks arriving later this month. 🐥😊

@@skyblueoasis3147 Very Exciting. I'm building my coop now and it will be ready when the chicks get bigger and warmer out. the chicks seem to love the new brooder. I just started my own RUclips channel if you would be interested. ruclips.net/channel/UCG6XioQxZgt0Ue5VnxYrczA

@@Littlememoryfarm I visited your channel and subscribed. 😊 Your baby chicks are absolutely adorable. You still have some time to finish building the coop before they can go outside but they do grow fast!

Thank you! 😊

Thank you for your comment. Looks like you have a very interesting mix of chickens yourself. 😁 Especially the curly feathers one. Maybe it is the Fizzle. They are known for curly feathers. My Easter Egger was last one to lay eggs but once she started she is petty consistent. It is very possible that your Easter Egger is stressed if the rooster picks on her and this can impact her egg laying abilities. There is also a possibility that she might be laying somewhere else and not in the coop especially if she does not feel safe because of the rooster picking on her. My new rooster also started to pick on one of the hens so we separated him for few hours each day to give her a break and after a week or so he stopped. Now everyone gets along.

Thank you for your comment and I'm glad that you enjoyed the video. There is so many tomato verities that it impossible to try them all. But one can keep trying 😊

Thank you for your comment. I 100% agree. If it does not tase good what is the point of growing it! 😊

@@skyblueoasis3147 Exactly! 😆

This is a great time to get chicks especially with egg prices going up and up. My chicks from last year are doing great and they give us a lot of eggs but not enough for all of our needs. We are getting 5 more this year. 😁

Thank you for your comment. I also have new chicks on order. 😊 This year I'm trying a new bread Whiting True Blue, which is a new breed created in my region. These plastic crates work very well. Keep in mind that chicks grow so fast but if you are planing on keeping them in the crates for only two weeks then I think two should be enough. Best of luck with your new babies! 🐥

@@skyblueoasis3147 Thank you, and good luck with your new breed, I have never heard of them...:)I am subscribed so will look out for any of your videos with the new breed ..☺

@@schlippery1 Thank you for subscribing. I will post a video on the new breed once I get to know the newcomers 😊

@@skyblueoasis3147 Great, I will look out for it :)

Thank you for you kind comment. I'm glad you found the information in the video helpful. The custom lid comes very handy, especially with cats around.

Yes they are gigantic and don't belong in the tomato bed. 😂 I will make some changes this season.

Thank you for your kind comment. 😊The gardening season of 2023 is just around the corner and I will be posting garden tours regularly.

Thank you for the suggestion. I was planing to do a chemical analysis last year but the time just got away from me. I also invested in microscope to see all the biology in the soil. This year I will invest more in learning about my soil and improve it based on my finding.

We used to be neighbors 😊. I moved from Northern Illinois to Western Colorado.

I'm in Wester Colorado. Are we neighbors? 😊 I also like to follow people that are close to me or grow in similar climate or growing conditions. We can learn from each other and see what plants do well in our climate. I'm glad that you have great luck with black sea man. Do you have any other verities that do well for you in the high desert climate? I'm creating a list for 2023 and I'm in the process of ordering seeds.

@Sky Blue Oasis I'm high desert zone 6b in Northern Nevada so not too close but same climate :) I saw you talking tomatoes with another person in the comments and I wanted to suggest to you a tomato called " siberian pink honey" it may be what you're looking for, a huge ox heart, early and grows so well for me. Another that I've really had good luck with is marmande

@@shelbys6919 Thank you for the suggestions. I already ordered Marmade seeds, I will be trying this variety in 2023. I will try to find seeds for Siberian Pink Honey since we are in a very similar climate I'm sure it will also do well for me.

Thank you for your comment. They already got bigger but we got so much snow that it is so difficult to get to them 😂. The snow is to my knees so I think I have to wait till spring to dig my little hoop house out and get to my greens.

The starting costs can be substantial especially if this is your first time raising chicks and need to get all the supplies. I broke down the costs for raising chicks: Raising Chicks Must haves: Brooder - rage from $49 to $150 ( one time investment) Grit - $17 (lasts for a long time) Feed - chick starter - $30 Bedding - $10 (one bag should be enough) Chicken feeders range from $8 to $50 ( one time investment) Big Bin - $40 ( one time investment) Once chicks are big enough to go to their permanent coop the costs are very low. I only spend money on feed and bedding but this is because my chickens free range. When chickens free range they go through feed slowly and I also supplement their feed with food scraps. Also, I have a very cheap source for bedding (pine shavings) from the local lumber yard. I spend around $20 per year. A 40 lb bag of feed for on average $30 lasts me at least two months and in the warmer months even longer. The biggest cost is investing in building or buying chicken coop. This can vary depending on how big you want your coop to be. A decent prefab chicken coop costs around $500. If you want to build one with recycled materials it can be more affordable. Or buying second hand chicken coop is also an option. I’m not including costs for medication. Chickens sometimes get sick so of course this can be an added cost. Also if you want to spoil them with mealworms or different treats that is also an added cost. Raising chickens is a great experience for kids. My nephews love my chickens and I think because of them they visit me more often. 😊

Laying hens can provide food and eggs to hatch more food and eggs

I can relate to that 😊. I can't wait for seed starting time. I bought so many new verities. It is an obsession. 😂

Thank you for your comment and recommendations. I will be growing Black Krim in 2023. I just ordered some seeds. It was also suggested by another viewer 😊 Thorburn’s Terracotta I grew for the first time in 2022 and I absolutely loved it. I have to try Black Brandywine. Can’t wait to start my seedlings. We are almost there.

Thank you for sharing the video. These tomatoes look so delicious!