I also found out that since I've bought a big chest freezer, I waste almost zero food, because what you don't use you can freeze for later, you save money next time you need it and you don't feel bad for throwing anything away. Also, when a hard time comes, you are able to use this storage and survive on a smaller budget for a while. This kid of "food insurance" - freezing plus buying in bulk - is my greatest discovery this year, and it's also thanks to the channels like this.
I have always had anxiety. I watch so many people but I love watching you and Becky from Acre Homestead because I guess you both always embrace the fact you aren't wonder woman and can't do everything yourself and if something slips through the cracks that's ok. You've both given me the courage to create a garden about 10x what I've had in the past. I've also found such joy in gardening now that I just never had before. So thank you for keeping it real and for just being such a calm, positive and genuine person. I really love that you treat yourself with such love and kindness, it's definitely a weakness for me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
My advice unfollow the people that do give you anxiety. We have to give it all to God can be so hard but following or adding in the devil that works through people feeding more fear is not good for us or our souls. I pray that everyone you find on you tube is healthy for the soul mind and home. Your so right they keep it real and calm.
We will never be perfect at anything, realizations only comes with age and experience. Good enough is more then enough. Please give yourself grace and kindness, you are doing more then enough ❤️
We got a great deal from a local farmer on tomatoes. He was selling huge, beautiful slicers 3 for $1. We got approx 50 lbs for $18. I cored them and put them in the freezer. I like doing that because the skin slips right off when they thaw. I'm mostly going to make basic tomato sauce and salsa. If our tomatoes & peppers keep coming in or we get some more from him, it'll be a rotel type project. Our tomatoes keep getting attacked by those ugly bugs that puncture little holes and drink the inside, I can't remember the name. One thing about the slicers is that I will be draining a lot of the juice & canning it rather than letting it evaporate. The skins will be dehydrated. We are having to really factor in fuel costs for farm produce. Happy canning and planning yall! We will be planning our fall garden soon. Our first isn't until around Thanksgiving at the earliest. Hopefully we'll still be getting some tomatoes too.
2 years ago I discovered that I don't have to peel and deseed my tomatoes. I froze them whole, minus the core. Then I thaw them and put them in my nesco roaster and heat them up. Then I put them in my vitamix and grind them up, peel, seeds and all. Then I use that to make my sauces, ketchup etc. So much easier than all that work I used to do.
Plant some sun flower near your tomatoes . Plant them at safe distance from corn ( yours or your neighbour's). You'll get rid of your tomatoe bugs problem. Look for companion planting for more info.
Living in New Zealand our seasons are reversed. Regularly follow your podcast and others that are similar. Admit that I have been heavily influenced by the depth of knowledge and that I have been more focused on harvesting and preserving rather than just eating from garden when it is producing. Reaping benefits. Hubby currently has covid so we both remain in isolation. 3 things only required to be dropped of by family. We have achieved greater level of self sufiency. I am limited by size of urban property and multiple sclerosis but able to achieve great results from 2 raised gardens.
I’m in BC Canada and it’s always so very interesting to watch all the different homesteaders from around the states etc and see how people do so much so differently my husband and I care for his grandmother and I have two little girls (5&1) if we ever have another I’ll be home on the full and I always raise our own beef and he just got us a larger piece of land! So now my garden can expand and I can try my best to fill a second freezer I just purchased with all veggies etc I’ve grown! Thank you for the inspiration!
Jessica, these days we must all think outside the box and stay on top of costs. It takes a lot of time and energy to compare and justify. I lived on the farm in the recession of the 80’s and worked in the city. It was a challenge and I found that planning was the key but auto pilot was not an option; you have to stay on top of world events and revisit the plan over and over. You have got a great system. I survived that downturn so can encourage you that there is hope this too shall pass. It is simply getting through it. You are doing all you can to do the best you can. I love watching your family working together to keep it together. Take care of yourself. Thanks for sharing.
I love Eliot Coleman's book The Winter Harvest Handbook. He explains how to get fresh vegetables all year in cold areas without using a heated greenhouse. He lives and gardens in Maine.
Yes, also his book The Four Season Harvest is more geared to a home gardener. They are both excellent. Also check out One Yard Revolution here on RUclips. He really gave me the confidence to put the book's lessons into practice.
I think you do an amazing job. With gas prices rising so rapidly, many independent truckers aren't going to make it, which will reduce the supply, making prices go even higher, if things can be found at all. We all need to be doing this.
I realize this is an older video however I really wanted to comment I love Aldi! We have been shopping there since 1992 I don't know when they opened but that is when a store opened in our area. To this day I love their products. Their bread is my favorite and we find many deals to help our food costs. This year I started canning again, we put up 56 quarts of green beans, 12 pints of tomato sauce and many quarts of salsa We live in Indiana and I will be planting broccoli and cabbage and cauliflower soon. We are very fortunate our local farm store does bring in plants. I have learned a lot from your channel even though I'm 60 yrs old We homescholled our 2 daughters when it wasn't as popular as today and they both are RNs so I guess we did OK Thank you for all your efforts you put into your videos. I for one really appreciate it!
This year is my first attempt at a fall garden. I'm excited about trying something new plus my summer garden had lots of struggles. It's been soooo hot! Zone 8b. Some things have done well, but not a single tomato or tamatillo! I've done what I've always done- I'm at a loss? I'm chalking it up to God teaching me what to do and not to do. Learning new skills is a both are blessing and a challenge. 🙏 Up for everyone's garden and harvest.
I'm definitely taking advantage of a fall garden since rabbits have mowed down my beans and peas. I haven't even been successful with lettuces in spring/summer since my yard is 100% sun so I grow those in the fall. First time I'll be attempting brasicas though so I'm excited for that. I've broken up my Azure orders as well starting this past January. I now only order about every 3-4 months. I've been concerned about their costs increasing due to fuel (I've see some price increases at Azure too). Luckily my drop is actually closer than most of the grocery stores I go to but it's still a little bit of a drive. I don't order produce very often from Azure (besides citrus) so I don't have to worry about trying to order seasonal produce. I mainly stick to grains and beans and some misc items we enjoy from them. I've had some sticker shock from Aldi as well not to mention the shelves are so depleted at Aldi.
I live in Ohio as well, and I cannot tell you how much this has helped me. I didn’t know I could find bulk items (like you said about the blueberries). I’m doing a fall garden this year too, and am so excited to learn new skills. Right now, I’m sitting on the porch swing, preparing green beans to can today. A lot of our gardens were flooded this year…. A night storm caused the water to come clear up to our porch steps. You probably will ever realize how much God is using you to bless other ladies. Thank you. 🥰
As many families are transitioning to home schooling.....anything you can share would be great! Happy to see you and love all your content! Blessings to all.
I grow black seeded Simpson lettuce and green salad bowl lettuce. It does great in the heat and when it's starts getting cool. I'm in NE Kansas. I'm going to start my fall garden plans soon also.
Oh my goodness Jessica. When you said "putt putt" golf, my memories of my dad came rushing into my mind. He always called miniature golf, putt putt golf. In my area of eastern PA it's usually called miniature golf. Thank you for taking the time to share your family with us. I enjoy taking a break with my cup of coffee or tea and watch your videos and learn about homesteading.
We highly recommend growing Georgia Candy Roaster squash. They are very prolific, grow huge and provide a lot of food. They MUST be planted away from other squash because they cross pollinate! They are very tasty and similar but sweeter than a butternut. Really appreciate your videos!
I have learned sooo much from you this video! You are a breath of fresh air! Getting even more excited about my little small homestead! Thank you so have! Have a wonderful rest of your stacation! ❤️☺️🙏🏼
I didn’t expect to have a video from you today since you were enjoying a staycation with Adam. What a wonderful surprise! I particularly enjoyed seeing how you “price shopped” different stores. I think I may do the same thing to see who actually has the lowest prices on the items I consistently purchase. Love your channel! Hope you and your sweet family have a great day!
We don’t have any strict dietary restrictions in our household for allergies or anything, I have not tried azure because of that mostly. I do the bulk of my shopping at Aldi, a few brand specific things at Walmart and then a quarterly or more often trip to Sam’s club because it’s 90+ miles from us. I thoroughly enjoy seeing other people that are diligent in their shopping! *we raise all of our own meat I’ve realized this week that I need to not go in the stores and just do curbside because I have much better self control and control over my budget
Thanks Jessica for this realistic, organized, and easy to understand lesson on preparing for the fall garden. I’ve never done a fall garden, and seem to lose control on planting in a timely manner, and then it’s too late. Also, I appreciate the cost comparison of the different stores.
Timely post. Thank you. I live between Dayton and Cincinnati and haven't thought about a fall garden. Now I am because you inspired me. Blessings to you and your family.
You can order many items at Costco ( NO MEMBERSHIP NEEDED!) with free shipping if you meet their minimum order, about $75. Whole foods has aluminum free baking powder for 1.99. Watch expiration dates there though.
I have so much stress and anxiety. Living alone in the family home since dad passed and realizing it needs thousands spent to keep it structurally sound. Dont have much space to grow food but have a few tomato and bean plants in tubs. Flowers getting dashed by rain before the fruits set. Oh well I enjoy trying. You are an inspiration, it must be so hard catering for allergies etc and still making delicious meals. Waiting to hear if I can get help under the green homes scheme to insulate etc, maybe even some solar panels. Im in the UK just north of London so may still get another tub going with peas.
For those of us that cannot produce our own meat, I have only bought meat that is on sale and buy extra and store extra in my freezer. This has saved me a lot of money. I now do this with many other food items and a m
Hi Jessica, I have started my first garden thanks to you. I have corn, cherry tomatoes, Serrano peppers, strawberries, bell peppers, kale, cabbage, lettuce and 1 tomatillo plants for salsas . In herbs I have camomile, sage, flat leaf parsley, cilantro, rosemary, thyme, basil, clover, stevia , and lemon grass. Lol can you tell I’m so excited 😆. Thank you for sharing your wisdom, your family and thank you for reminding us that The God of Abraham is with us. Blessings to you and your beautiful family.
It is definitely worth doing the price comparison, especially between Amazon and Azure. Not only am I finding the quite a few things like coconut milk and bulk spices are often significantly cheaper on Amazon, but at least I know I’m going to get the item and in a timely manner. It is always a crapshoot, especially lately, if I will actually get the items I ordered from azure standard.
Hi Jessica it's winter here in South Island of NZ and I am growing celery, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, broad beans, spinach, potatoes and silverbeet. Having a winter garden seems to be a thing here.
So much advice to think about. Great tips Jessica. Ty so much. I learn so much from your wisdom you share. I love the challenge in august. Can't wait to hear how fall planting goes. Have a blessed week.
You can put covers over your fall garden. I want you to be aware of that. Here in Oklahoma we can almost garden year round. If you have a high tunnel. That might be your next project. Not that difficult to do.
I helped my grandma canning while I was growing up, but now I’m scared to do it because I have a glass top. But I need to free space out of my freezers. I have two and my husband told me he’s not buying another one. 🤣
Not sure if this was mentioned yet, but the issue I have with Amazon is there are so many scammers. They take the original item out of the package and replace with a subpar item. I stopped purchasing all supplements through them because of this issue. Items aren't always coming from the Amazon warehouse. Occasionally if Vitacost has a sale they are competitive. We've so done really well at sharp shopper.
I really love your channel. At first I was a little put off by the religiosity but now I realize you’re not evangelical or trying to push your beliefs on others. I very much believe in God, just not sure on the religion part. Anyway, I’ve had 4 MCs and your story has helped me. I’m finally pregnant again 13+4! And she’s growing beautifully. NIPT came back negative which is wonderful. I’ve never gotten to hear a HB before so I’m so grateful for this time. All I can do is pray and take it week by week.
You are just so encouraging and I love your real life emphasis on how you do things and what works best for your family. Thank you so much for your ever encouraging videos and humbleness. You’re doing great!! 😊
Did you figure your gas into the equations.?. You have great info on here thank you for sharing Cane Sugar is all organic....they use that word Organic to charge more for the product is what I have been told. Baby Carrots is another item that totally ticks me off as all the fresh baby carrots I have grown are thin and the ones in the store are almost the same size as the big carrots, they are smooth so they have been cut down while the regular carrots look like what I would get out of the garden.
What a great video, just chock full of useful information!!! I enjoy your Sunday morning talks so much!! You have encouraged me to plan a fall garden. Thanks so much. Gods blessings 🙏
We have potato farmers who allow us to glean potatoes AFTER their harvest. That has helped us. Growing up my parents - with us 8 kids - would be able to fill our cellar with more potatoes than we could grow by asking permission of the potato farmers. It is one of the few crops we could have access to beyond what our garden provided. I still ask permission of the potato farmers here for our small household of 3.
This video was such a blessing! I have always struggled with the whole concept of a fall garden, and am always disappointed. Your explanation of what you do is so clear and concise that I feel very encouraged to try again this year. Thank you! 💛
I would like to know more about keeping some of the plants in the ground I remember way back when I was little and that was Lord 60 years ago that Grandma and Grandpa used to keep carrots and parsnips for sure in the ground and I've been trying to find out more about this and haven't found much information. If you have information or want to do a video about this I would absolutely love it. I am in a poor season of my life at 68 and not extremely healthy this year and I hate it have had to do more store can shopping than anything else. My boys are working too hard outside the home working too many hours to do very much at all around the house and I understand that they work hard they are tired. Mostly just want to be fed go relax for an hour get as much sleep as they're allowed and get back to work. It has been an interesting year or two here. And I know you have had those too. Different reasons but very real reasons on all fronts not just excuses. Thank you for all you do as much as I hate to say it I think you maybe wanting to do your cost comparisons about once a month or maybe just a little more. I have caught lots of good things at the small stores also on sale and helpful but we don't have the food allergy situation to deal with and I know you do. Prayers to you all that you come out really good I'm sure you will you plan well you adjust well and your family works well together. That's the way you it should be
I haven’t used azure yet but getting ready to look more serious at it. Have you asked about a drop sight more near you if there is more people right near you Can’t hurt to ask Can’t wait for the every little bit counts challenge!! I had so much fun last year
Reminds of Tightwad Gazette, Amy said her price book saved her the most. She could tell when a sale was a good deal. Her 1st book is worth getting just for her detailed discussion. She recommends stocking up and buying just the items she needs where their prices are lowest. Yeah for intentional living.
Suggestion! Become an Azure volunteer coordinator. You can get gratitude money to use towards your bill. My friend and I are doing that now. We made our drop 15 minutes from our house vs. 1 hour drive. If you can’t be there have your friend be your back up. Hope it helps!!
I was a drop coordinator for about five years. We did a satellite drop at the current location I pick up for. I begged for Azure to put a drop closer to my home for five years and they were unwilling, so I gave up.
What kind of cleaning supplies do you get at Sam's club? I have never shopped at Sam's and I'm wondering what I'm missing 😁 I make laundry soap (borax, washing soda, laundry bar), available in multiple places, dish soap, toilet paper, and Dr bronners from Azure standard, shampoo/conditioner/body wash/deodorant grocery outlet or Marshalls (for the more natural type), charcoal toothpaste, 99 cents store, vinegar for cleaning at whatever grocery store, sal suds and compostable trash and doggie poop bags from Amazon. Thank you for posting Jessica. Blessings, -Kate
How I wish we had access to Aldi and Azure. My closest Azure pickup location is 2 1/2 hours away over three mountain passes. I have gotten into the habit of going online and checking prices at the various stores I do have access to when I plan my shopping. I am able to get bulk goods from a local Mennonite store at a good price.
The nice thing about sams walmart amazon, you can order inline to have shipped and shipping can be free Love aldi, we have no discount stores here in maine with healthy/organic products. Once in a while there might be some things at dollar tree
You should look into having your house as a drop point for Azure for you and your neighbors. I believe the total of all your orders has to be $2000 but of you have enough people that shouldn't be too hard and then you will save on gas.
Thank you for the advise! I didn't get my spring garden in on time and was resigned to just waiting until next year. I now feel like maybe I can pull something out of the dirt if I just get that garden filled with soil!
Great ideas! I need to check out Aldi more. I’ve used Azure for years, but have seen prices skyrocket (oats went from $41 to $75, animal field peas went from $27 to $54).
Hello from England I have recently found you and subscribed, I've been binge watching your channel ever since....My lifestyle is completely different to yours but I find you soo interesting and captivating..... 🇬🇧
Sam’s Club membership plus has free shipping. Costco the same. I live near a Sam’s, Costco, Walmart, Aldi all very close. I order all my Sam’s, Costco and sometimes Walmart. While I admire this cost counting, seems for 4 or 5cents different it would not be worth the time weekly. Maybe monthly or by monthly? Be sure and read articles suggesting things not to buy at Aldi’s. I did a lot of research on their dairy, meat and bread. I really enjoy watching and learning from you! Thanks for sharing!
It's only four of five cents different per ounce. Most items are bought by the pound, so those cents add up to dollars, especially when you purchase hundreds of pounds of food a month.
Hello, I am in need of some advice. I began canning about a year ago. I followed all the rules or so I thought... It has come to my attention that rather then letting it boil and then vent steam for several minutes before placing the weight on the caner, what was coming out was air not steam.... My expertise in the difference between air and steam appears that it was not quite correct. So I have been canning for a year Beef Stew, Spaghetti Sauce, hamburger, pork roast with potato's and carots... Every thing had meat in it so it all received the full 90 minutes and I did not start the 90 minute time till the 10 weight was... well plainly shaking more then it was required to do to verify 10 pounds of pressure.... So all received its full time and full pressure... I have just learned that air in the caner rather than steam will not be quite as hot at least for a short period of time maybe at the beginning of the canning process..... I have loved the canning thing and have like 400 quarts of stuff... Do I have to throw it all out.... is there anyway I can make sure the botulism poison is not there before I eat it. What do you suggest....Please let me know and Much Thanks For your time....
Excellent advice. One thing to think about: some of those "Days to Maturity" numbers are days from TRANSPLANT, not from initial seeding and need a bit more time.
Don’t forget Target. I have found great deals on store brand organic foods there. We get the organic expresso whole bean there, they also have ground. I also get the marinara and spagetti sauces ( organic) and organic salsas there.
Question....Did you figure gas use for getting each item from each store or drop spot. Because what your saving in price of grocery items may cost you more if your only calculate that. And you must also calculate the wear and maintenance of your vehicle. So you have a few more things to consider.🤔 Good luck. Love your videos and family.
Thank you for sharing, this was extremely informative! Lots of very good ideas, I shop at Aldi, as we have found they have less price hiking as other stores, we have 3 little garden areas, and are excited to be getting harvest already....green beans so far, but our cucumbers are close, as well as our tomatoes. I can and freeze my produce, and will hopefully be able to keep up. 😁Thank you again for this video!!❤️
Question for you: I’m trying to learn to garden. How do you produce so much veggies? Do you use fertilizer? Do you have a plan in case fertilizer is not available anymore? And do you add gardening costs to your grocery budget? Thx!
Hey . Just thought I would let you know I participated in the August challenge. I had 88 items put up for the 31 days where it was canning, freezing or dehydrated foods.
I loved loved loved this video. Thanks for inspiring me to get organized to do more with my fall garden. I have one planned but I know I can do so much more
We all need to walk close to the Lord as we make the difficult decisions necessary to move forward. Our closest Azure Standard order drop point is 2 hours into a city with traffic on a crowded highway. I just don't want to do it. I am not going to make another commitment and host a drop site.
Well done ! I've grocery planned like this for a long time. It really is worth our time to do it. It all adds up. tfs Hope you are feeling well. 🥰🌞🌛💐☔💗✝
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I also found out that since I've bought a big chest freezer, I waste almost zero food, because what you don't use you can freeze for later, you save money next time you need it and you don't feel bad for throwing anything away. Also, when a hard time comes, you are able to use this storage and survive on a smaller budget for a while. This kid of "food insurance" - freezing plus buying in bulk - is my greatest discovery this year, and it's also thanks to the channels like this.
I recently bought a 5 CFT freezer for my small apartment and I’m so happy I can now take advantage of sales!
I have always had anxiety. I watch so many people but I love watching you and Becky from Acre Homestead because I guess you both always embrace the fact you aren't wonder woman and can't do everything yourself and if something slips through the cracks that's ok. You've both given me the courage to create a garden about 10x what I've had in the past. I've also found such joy in gardening now that I just never had before. So thank you for keeping it real and for just being such a calm, positive and genuine person. I really love that you treat yourself with such love and kindness, it's definitely a weakness for me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I love Acre Homestead!
My advice unfollow the people that do give you anxiety. We have to give it all to God can be so hard but following or adding in the devil that works through people feeding more fear is not good for us or our souls. I pray that everyone you find on you tube is healthy for the soul mind and home. Your so right they keep it real and calm.
@@mzfitmama2361 no one gives me anxiety on RUclips. If I don't like them I don't listen but very few are actually calming influences.
We will never be perfect at anything, realizations only comes with age and experience. Good enough is more then enough. Please give yourself grace and kindness, you are doing more then enough ❤️
i’d love to have coffee with her and with Becky at Acre Homestead❤️❤️
We got a great deal from a local farmer on tomatoes. He was selling huge, beautiful slicers 3 for $1. We got approx 50 lbs for $18. I cored them and put them in the freezer. I like doing that because the skin slips right off when they thaw. I'm mostly going to make basic tomato sauce and salsa. If our tomatoes & peppers keep coming in or we get some more from him, it'll be a rotel type project. Our tomatoes keep getting attacked by those ugly bugs that puncture little holes and drink the inside, I can't remember the name. One thing about the slicers is that I will be draining a lot of the juice & canning it rather than letting it evaporate. The skins will be dehydrated. We are having to really factor in fuel costs for farm produce. Happy canning and planning yall! We will be planning our fall garden soon. Our first isn't until around Thanksgiving at the earliest. Hopefully we'll still be getting some tomatoes too.
2 years ago I discovered that I don't have to peel and deseed my tomatoes. I froze them whole, minus the core. Then I thaw them and put them in my nesco roaster and heat them up. Then I put them in my vitamix and grind them up, peel, seeds and all. Then I use that to make my sauces, ketchup etc. So much easier than all that work I used to do.
Plant some sun flower near your tomatoes . Plant them at safe distance from corn ( yours or your neighbour's). You'll get rid of your tomatoe bugs problem. Look for companion planting for more info.
Living in New Zealand our seasons are reversed. Regularly follow your podcast and others that are similar. Admit that I have been heavily influenced by the depth of knowledge and that I have been more focused on harvesting and preserving rather than just eating from garden when it is producing.
Reaping benefits. Hubby currently has covid so we both remain in isolation. 3 things only required to be dropped of by family. We have achieved greater level of self sufiency.
I am limited by size of urban property and multiple sclerosis but able to achieve great results from 2 raised gardens.
Prayers for you and your family we had covid here i started making french onion soup that helped alot . God bless you
I’m in BC Canada and it’s always so very interesting to watch all the different homesteaders from around the states etc and see how people do so much so differently my husband and I care for his grandmother and I have two little girls (5&1) if we ever have another I’ll be home on the full and I always raise our own beef and he just got us a larger piece of land! So now my garden can expand and I can try my best to fill a second freezer I just purchased with all veggies etc I’ve grown! Thank you for the inspiration!
BCer here too😉
@@emilydeboer3121 so cool! Would love to know what you can plant here! I’m from the cariboo so I’m very limited!
Prepare in wisdom, not in fear 🙏 love this! Thanks for encouraging everyone Jessica. Blessings x
Jessica, these days we must all think outside the box and stay on top of costs. It takes a lot of time and energy to compare and justify. I lived on the farm in the recession of the
80’s and worked in the city. It was a challenge and I found that planning was the key but auto pilot was not an option; you have to stay on top of world events and revisit the plan over and over. You have got a great system. I survived that downturn so can encourage you that there is hope this too shall pass. It is simply getting through it. You are doing all you can to do the best you can. I love watching your family working together to keep it together. Take care of yourself. Thanks for sharing.
I love Eliot Coleman's book The Winter Harvest Handbook. He explains how to get fresh vegetables all year in cold areas without using a heated greenhouse. He lives and gardens in Maine.
thank you for the recomendation 😊
Yes, also his book The Four Season Harvest is more geared to a home gardener. They are both excellent. Also check out One Yard Revolution here on RUclips. He really gave me the confidence to put the book's lessons into practice.
I think you do an amazing job. With gas prices rising so rapidly, many independent truckers aren't going to make it, which will reduce the supply, making prices go even higher, if things can be found at all. We all need to be doing this.
I realize this is an older video however I really wanted to comment I love Aldi! We have been shopping there since 1992 I don't know when they opened but that is when a store opened in our area. To this day I love their products. Their bread is my favorite and we find many deals to help our food costs. This year I started canning again, we put up 56 quarts of green beans, 12 pints of tomato sauce and many quarts of salsa
We live in Indiana and I will be planting broccoli and cabbage and cauliflower soon. We are very fortunate our local farm store does bring in plants. I have learned a lot from your channel even though I'm 60 yrs old
We homescholled our 2 daughters when it wasn't as popular as today and they both are RNs so I guess we did OK
Thank you for all your efforts you put into your videos. I for one really appreciate it!
This year is my first attempt at a fall garden. I'm excited about trying something new plus my summer garden had lots of struggles. It's been soooo hot! Zone 8b.
Some things have done well, but not a single tomato or tamatillo! I've done what I've always done- I'm at a loss?
I'm chalking it up to God teaching me what to do and not to do. Learning new skills is a both are blessing and a challenge.
🙏 Up for everyone's garden and harvest.
So inspiring! I feel that I needed to hear you today. It helped my soul and gave me the energy to get moving and think ahead!
So true! I look forward to these podcasts. So encouraging.
I'm definitely taking advantage of a fall garden since rabbits have mowed down my beans and peas. I haven't even been successful with lettuces in spring/summer since my yard is 100% sun so I grow those in the fall. First time I'll be attempting brasicas though so I'm excited for that.
I've broken up my Azure orders as well starting this past January. I now only order about every 3-4 months. I've been concerned about their costs increasing due to fuel (I've see some price increases at Azure too). Luckily my drop is actually closer than most of the grocery stores I go to but it's still a little bit of a drive. I don't order produce very often from Azure (besides citrus) so I don't have to worry about trying to order seasonal produce. I mainly stick to grains and beans and some misc items we enjoy from them.
I've had some sticker shock from Aldi as well not to mention the shelves are so depleted at Aldi.
I live in Ohio as well, and I cannot tell you how much this has helped me. I didn’t know I could find bulk items (like you said about the blueberries). I’m doing a fall garden this year too, and am so excited to learn new skills. Right now, I’m sitting on the porch swing, preparing green beans to can today. A lot of our gardens were flooded this year…. A night storm caused the water to come clear up to our porch steps. You probably will ever realize how much God is using you to bless other ladies. Thank you. 🥰
I'm hoping to have my greenhouse up and full this winter!!
As many families are transitioning to home schooling.....anything you can share would be great! Happy to see you and love all your content! Blessings to all.
I grow black seeded Simpson lettuce and green salad bowl lettuce. It does great in the heat and when it's starts getting cool. I'm in NE Kansas. I'm going to start my fall garden plans soon also.
Love that black seeded Simpson for me in Fall River, Nova Scotia.
Oh my goodness Jessica. When you said "putt putt" golf, my memories of my dad came rushing into my mind. He always called miniature golf, putt putt golf. In my area of eastern PA it's usually called miniature golf. Thank you for taking the time to share your family with us. I enjoy taking a break with my cup of coffee or tea and watch your videos and learn about homesteading.
We highly recommend growing Georgia Candy Roaster squash. They are very prolific, grow huge and provide a lot of food. They MUST be planted away from other squash because they cross pollinate! They are very tasty and similar but sweeter than a butternut. Really appreciate your videos!
You can still grow brussel sprout not for the sprouts BUT for the leaves ps let them get a good frost and the taste like butter.
I have learned sooo much from you this video! You are a breath of fresh air! Getting even more excited about my little small homestead! Thank you so have! Have a wonderful rest of your stacation! ❤️☺️🙏🏼
I didn’t expect to have a video from you today since you were enjoying a staycation with Adam. What a wonderful surprise! I particularly enjoyed seeing how you “price shopped” different stores. I think I may do the same thing to see who actually has the lowest prices on the items I consistently purchase. Love your channel! Hope you and your sweet family have a great day!
We don’t have any strict dietary restrictions in our household for allergies or anything, I have not tried azure because of that mostly. I do the bulk of my shopping at Aldi, a few brand specific things at Walmart and then a quarterly or more often trip to Sam’s club because it’s 90+ miles from us. I thoroughly enjoy seeing other people that are diligent in their shopping! *we raise all of our own meat
I’ve realized this week that I need to not go in the stores and just do curbside because I have much better self control and control over my budget
Thanks Jessica for this realistic, organized, and easy to understand lesson on preparing for the fall garden. I’ve never done a fall garden, and seem to lose control on planting in a timely manner, and then it’s too late. Also, I appreciate the cost comparison of the different stores.
Timely post. Thank you. I live between Dayton and Cincinnati and haven't thought about a fall garden. Now I am because you inspired me. Blessings to you and your family.
You can order many items at Costco ( NO MEMBERSHIP NEEDED!) with free shipping if you meet their minimum order, about $75. Whole foods has aluminum free baking powder for 1.99. Watch expiration dates there though.
You don’t have a Meijer there? Aren’t you in Ohio? I love Meijer here in Michigan.
I have so much stress and anxiety. Living alone in the family home since dad passed and realizing it needs thousands spent to keep it structurally sound. Dont have much space to grow food but have a few tomato and bean plants in tubs. Flowers getting dashed by rain before the fruits set. Oh well I enjoy trying. You are an inspiration, it must be so hard catering for allergies etc and still making delicious meals. Waiting to hear if I can get help under the green homes scheme to insulate etc, maybe even some solar panels. Im in the UK just north of London so may still get another tub going with peas.
For those of us that cannot produce our own meat, I have only bought meat that is on sale and buy extra and store extra in my freezer. This has saved me a lot of money. I now do this with many other food items and a m
Zone 5b here and I am the same; I am burnt out by the end of my summer garden. Thanks for sharing your plan.
Thanks for the pep talk. We're definitely planting and prepping here, especially when the alternative may be to go without.
WalMart prices don’t seem to be as competitive as they used to be.
Jessica, thank you for breaking the fall garden plan down so simply and perfectly organized. And I appreciate your encouragement and great ideas. 🌺💕
Jessica, I watch you after I get done with church on Sundays and it makes me smile. You are a blessing just a complete and utter blessing young lady.
Hi Jessica, I have started my first garden thanks to you. I have corn, cherry tomatoes, Serrano peppers, strawberries, bell peppers, kale, cabbage, lettuce and 1 tomatillo plants for salsas . In herbs I have camomile, sage, flat leaf parsley, cilantro, rosemary, thyme, basil, clover, stevia , and lemon grass. Lol can you tell I’m so excited 😆. Thank you for sharing your wisdom, your family and thank you for reminding us that The God of Abraham is with us. Blessings to you and your beautiful family.
Thank you for continually inspiring me to not just do what I can with what I've got, but to make it the most special it can be. ❤
It is definitely worth doing the price comparison, especially between Amazon and Azure. Not only am I finding the quite a few things like coconut milk and bulk spices are often significantly cheaper on Amazon, but at least I know I’m going to get the item and in a timely manner. It is always a crapshoot, especially lately, if I will actually get the items I ordered from azure standard.
Inflation is hurting many people. I have been canning like a mad lady!! Lol
Hi Jessica it's winter here in South Island of NZ and I am growing celery, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, broad beans, spinach, potatoes and silverbeet. Having a winter garden seems to be a thing here.
Do you get hard frosts there? I cold do those crops in the fall but not winter in Central USA.
@@kdonor yes some areas frosts including where I am but my veges seem OK plus there are frost cloths to chuck over more vulnerable plants
So much advice to think about. Great tips Jessica. Ty so much.
I learn so much from your wisdom you share. I love the challenge in august. Can't wait to hear how fall planting goes. Have a blessed week.
Thank you. I was overwhelmed planning is a good idea. You always calm me down good timing for this video. Blessings
You are so organized and get so much done all day long. Today I canned 14 pints ham and bean soup and plan another batch next week.
You can put covers over your fall garden. I want you to be aware of that. Here in Oklahoma we can almost garden year round. If you have a high tunnel. That might be your next project. Not that difficult to do.
I looked at last year’s challenge for every little bit counts. I’ve continued that tradition throughout the whole year. Thanks for the ideas
I helped my grandma canning while I was growing up, but now I’m scared to do it because I have a glass top. But I need to free space out of my freezers. I have two and my husband told me he’s not buying another one. 🤣
Not sure if this was mentioned yet, but the issue I have with Amazon is there are so many scammers. They take the original item out of the package and replace with a subpar item. I stopped purchasing all supplements through them because of this issue. Items aren't always coming from the Amazon warehouse. Occasionally if Vitacost has a sale they are competitive. We've so done really well at sharp shopper.
Thank you for all your wonderful information. I know no one here in Halifax, Nova Scotia that does fall gardening. I am the same zone as you.
I really love your channel. At first I was a little put off by the religiosity but now I realize you’re not evangelical or trying to push your beliefs on others. I very much believe in God, just not sure on the religion part. Anyway, I’ve had 4 MCs and your story has helped me. I’m finally pregnant again 13+4! And she’s growing beautifully. NIPT came back negative which is wonderful. I’ve never gotten to hear a HB before so I’m so grateful for this time. All I can do is pray and take it week by week.
I live in a farming community and the local stores don't have garden plants after spring, and mostly no seed either.
You are just so encouraging and I love your real life emphasis on how you do things and what works best for your family. Thank you so much for your ever encouraging videos and humbleness. You’re doing great!! 😊
Heart way farms does order from a place in Michigan for bulk buying sometimes. You may want to try them
Did you figure your gas into the equations.?. You have great info on here thank you for sharing
Cane Sugar is all organic....they use that word Organic to charge more for the product is what I have been told. Baby Carrots is another item that totally ticks me off as all the fresh baby carrots I have grown are thin and the ones in the store are almost the same size as the big carrots, they are smooth so they have been cut down while the regular carrots look like what I would get out of the garden.
What a great video, just chock full of useful information!!! I enjoy your Sunday morning talks so much!! You have encouraged me to plan a fall garden. Thanks so much. Gods blessings 🙏
I have been shopping at Aldi‘s for 46 years. Check out the extra virgin olive oil. It is cheaper than Azure and you can reuse the green glass bottles.
Classico brand pasta sauce also comes in a canning jar so do pickles and jelly at Mennonite and Amish stores
We have potato farmers who allow us to glean potatoes AFTER their harvest. That has helped us. Growing up my parents - with us 8 kids - would be able to fill our cellar with more potatoes than we could grow by asking permission of the potato farmers. It is one of the few crops we could have access to beyond what our garden provided. I still ask permission of the potato farmers here for our small household of 3.
This video was such a blessing! I have always struggled with the whole concept of a fall garden, and am always disappointed. Your explanation of what you do is so clear and concise that I feel very encouraged to try again this year. Thank you! 💛
I would like to know more about keeping some of the plants in the ground I remember way back when I was little and that was Lord 60 years ago that Grandma and Grandpa used to keep carrots and parsnips for sure in the ground and I've been trying to find out more about this and haven't found much information. If you have information or want to do a video about this I would absolutely love it. I am in a poor season of my life at 68 and not extremely healthy this year and I hate it have had to do more store can shopping than anything else. My boys are working too hard outside the home working too many hours to do very much at all around the house and I understand that they work hard they are tired. Mostly just want to be fed go relax for an hour get as much sleep as they're allowed and get back to work. It has been an interesting year or two here. And I know you have had those too. Different reasons but very real reasons on all fronts not just excuses. Thank you for all you do as much as I hate to say it I think you maybe wanting to do your cost comparisons about once a month or maybe just a little more. I have caught lots of good things at the small stores also on sale and helpful but we don't have the food allergy situation to deal with and I know you do. Prayers to you all that you come out really good I'm sure you will you plan well you adjust well and your family works well together. That's the way you it should be
I haven’t used azure yet but getting ready to look more serious at it. Have you asked about a drop sight more near you if there is more people right near you Can’t hurt to ask
Can’t wait for the every little bit counts challenge!! I had so much fun last year
Great job! I should follow your advice.
extremely useful video! I took notes and I applied my own numbers. Aldi has a good all natural ketchup!
Reminds of Tightwad Gazette, Amy said her price book saved her the most. She could tell when a sale was a good deal. Her 1st book is worth getting just for her detailed discussion. She recommends stocking up and buying just the items she needs where their prices are lowest. Yeah for intentional living.
Suggestion! Become an Azure volunteer coordinator. You can get gratitude money to use towards your bill. My friend and I are doing that now. We made our drop 15 minutes from our house vs. 1 hour drive. If you can’t be there have your friend be your back up. Hope it helps!!
I was a drop coordinator for about five years. We did a satellite drop at the current location I pick up for. I begged for Azure to put a drop closer to my home for five years and they were unwilling, so I gave up.
You seem to be feeling better and God is good all the time 😊🙏🏻💕
What kind of cleaning supplies do you get at Sam's club? I have never shopped at Sam's and I'm wondering what I'm missing 😁 I make laundry soap (borax, washing soda, laundry bar), available in multiple places, dish soap, toilet paper, and Dr bronners from Azure standard, shampoo/conditioner/body wash/deodorant grocery outlet or Marshalls (for the more natural type), charcoal toothpaste, 99 cents store, vinegar for cleaning at whatever grocery store, sal suds and compostable trash and doggie poop bags from Amazon. Thank you for posting Jessica. Blessings, -Kate
Thank you, for explaining you food budget. It has really helped me
The other thing about Azure is that they add 6.5% for shipping, at least for my drop. That's in addition to whatever it costs for travel to the drop.
How I wish we had access to Aldi and Azure. My closest Azure pickup location is 2 1/2 hours away over three mountain passes. I have gotten into the habit of going online and checking prices at the various stores I do have access to when I plan my shopping. I am able to get bulk goods from a local Mennonite store at a good price.
The nice thing about sams walmart amazon, you can order inline to have shipped and shipping can be free
Love aldi, we have no discount stores here in maine with healthy/organic products. Once in a while there might be some things at dollar tree
Toothpaste can come off you shopping list. Try baking soda to brush.
Wow. That was amazing. You are really organized and knowledgeable!
You are so inspiring!! Your looking so good Jessica, pregnancy agrees with you!!
You should look into having your house as a drop point for Azure for you and your neighbors. I believe the total of all your orders has to be $2000 but of you have enough people that shouldn't be too hard and then you will save on gas.
Jessica, thank you for doing this research for us. ❤
Yes we have to prepair. Here i Denmark prices are up too. On Gas but on food too.
Thank you for the advise! I didn't get my spring garden in on time and was resigned to just waiting until next year. I now feel like maybe I can pull something out of the dirt if I just get that garden filled with soil!
I love Sundays for Jesus ( and your videos)!
Great ideas! I need to check out Aldi more. I’ve used Azure for years, but have seen prices skyrocket (oats went from $41 to $75, animal field peas went from $27 to $54).
I found organic tomatoes and paste at dollar tree so I bought a few I already canned a bunch but I'm getting a few more my husband loves his tomatoes
Such a great idea to make a price comparison list! I need to tackle out grocery budget and do better. Thanks for the motivation!
Love this! You have a wonderful glow to you! ❤️❤️❤️
Hello from England I have recently found you and subscribed, I've been binge watching your channel ever since....My lifestyle is completely different to yours but I find you soo interesting and captivating..... 🇬🇧
Sam’s Club membership plus has free shipping. Costco the same. I live near a Sam’s, Costco, Walmart, Aldi all very close. I order all my Sam’s, Costco and sometimes Walmart. While I admire this cost counting, seems for 4 or 5cents different it would not be worth the time weekly. Maybe monthly or by monthly? Be sure and read articles suggesting things not to buy at Aldi’s. I did a lot of research on their dairy, meat and bread.
I really enjoy watching and learning from you! Thanks for sharing!
It's only four of five cents different per ounce. Most items are bought by the pound, so those cents add up to dollars, especially when you purchase hundreds of pounds of food a month.
Hello, I am in need of some advice. I began canning about a year ago. I
followed all the rules or so I thought... It has come to my attention
that rather then letting it boil and then vent steam for several
minutes before placing the weight on the caner, what was coming out was
air not steam.... My expertise in the difference between air and steam
appears that it was not quite correct. So I have been canning for a
year Beef Stew, Spaghetti Sauce, hamburger, pork roast with potato's and
carots... Every thing had meat in it so it all received the full 90
minutes and I did not start the 90 minute time till the 10 weight was...
well plainly shaking more then it was required to do to verify 10
pounds of pressure.... So all received its full time and full
pressure... I have just learned that air in the caner rather than
steam will not be quite as hot at least for a short period of time maybe
at the beginning of the canning process..... I have loved the canning
thing and have like 400 quarts of stuff... Do I have to throw it all
out.... is there anyway I can make sure the botulism poison is not
there before I eat it. What do you suggest....Please let me know and
Much Thanks For your time....
Excellent advice. One thing to think about: some of those "Days to Maturity" numbers are days from TRANSPLANT, not from initial seeding and need a bit more time.
Don’t forget Target. I have found great deals on store brand organic foods there. We get the organic expresso whole bean there, they also have ground. I also get the marinara and spagetti sauces ( organic) and organic salsas there.
have you ever checked out country life foods. they can be a little more expensive than azure, but they deliver to your home
Great information, thanks so much for all the work you did to get this information.
If you put items in your cart on Amazon, you'll get alerts if the prices change. That can keep you from having to continually check.
Love watching your channel and thank you for your insights.
Just a question. Have you ever tried to make a drop in your home town. I don't know how it works, but I know new drops can be made.
Question....Did you figure gas use for getting each item from each store or drop spot.
Because what your saving in price of grocery items may cost you more if your only calculate that.
And you must also calculate the wear and maintenance of your vehicle.
So you have a few more things to consider.🤔
Good luck.
Love your videos and family.
Cilantro likes cool better than warm temp
Thank you for sharing, this was extremely informative! Lots of very good ideas, I shop at Aldi, as we have found they have less price hiking as other stores, we have 3 little garden areas, and are excited to be getting harvest already....green beans so far, but our cucumbers are close, as well as our tomatoes. I can and freeze my produce, and will hopefully be able to keep up. 😁Thank you again for this video!!❤️
Question for you: I’m trying to learn to garden. How do you produce so much veggies? Do you use fertilizer? Do you have a plan in case fertilizer is not available anymore? And do you add gardening costs to your grocery budget? Thx!
Hey . Just thought I would let you know I participated in the August challenge. I had 88 items put up for the 31 days where it was canning, freezing or dehydrated foods.
I loved loved loved this video. Thanks for inspiring me to get organized to do more with my fall garden. I have one planned but I know I can do so much more
We all need to walk close to the Lord as we make the difficult decisions necessary to move forward. Our closest Azure Standard order drop point is 2 hours into a city with traffic on a crowded highway. I just don't want to do it. I am not going to make another commitment and host a drop site.
Thanks so much for your time and sharing this
Well done ! I've grocery planned like this for a long time. It really is worth our time to do it. It all adds up. tfs Hope you are feeling well. 🥰🌞🌛💐☔💗✝