Enjoyed hearing the story behind the shed and the cucumber update. That was a great way to keep a part of the old barn there on the property. That is so neat that your dog(s) love stuff straight from the garden too, but surprising with the cucumbers since they can be prickly. I am enjoying your weekly garden tour talks. Thank you for doing them!
Watching you as you tour your garden is almost like watching my own garden (if I had one like yours) I just enjoy this vicariously. How great that you have the land you need to grow this garden.
If it’s a mole (they love grubs), it’s good to get a handle on them, seems they multiply quickly. My husband places chewed Juicy Fruit gum in their tunnels. Their demise is by intestinal blockage. Thank you for the garden tour! I learn so much from you. ❤️
Oh, your garden is so vibrant and healthy! I'm on the W coast and we're weeks behind you. Its going to be awhile before we harvest except for occasional strawberries. Thank you for sharing, your garden is beautiful! How frustrating to have the dog harvesting her own cucumbers....oh my 😂. ❤
Can you go over how you store your food in your root cellar. It’s my first time growing onions. I harvested them and I’m currently drying them but would love more info. Thanks Ruth 🙏🙏
Would love to hear you talk about your costs for gardening. I'm guessing between having your own compost source and access to grass clippings it's very little?
I do more of a french intensive planting in my small potage garden near our home. I’ve successfully lowered the weed pressure to manageable by mulching along with cardboard and mulch in the foot paths. But, up on the hill where I grow the bulk of food, weeds are built in and out of control. More space and wider grass paths seemed nice…but, what a fight. So, I have rolls waiting on me to cut down maintaining the paths. -I too like working with the soil. But, I’m hoping to move the cover over the planting areas through the late fall/winter, in hopes to have that soil ready to go in early spring. Do you think it can actually work out that way? I hope I’m not dreaming. 😅
I am envious of your huge garden. I have 1 small direct sew patch and the rest are garden boxes but it’s enough for my husband and I here in WA state. Do you ever have or see stink bugs? We’re having a big problem with those this year.
We don’t use any pesticides on our garden.. If needed I use a bit of diluted castile soap or Diatomaceous earth. I haven’t had to use either this season yet.
@@Ruthannzimm that’s amazing! I’m doing all I can to fight off vine borers and cucumber beetles 😩 it must be your climate? I’m in Alabama and bugs thrive here 😩
Enjoyed hearing the story behind the shed and the cucumber update. That was a great way to keep a part of the old barn there on the property. That is so neat that your dog(s) love stuff straight from the garden too, but surprising with the cucumbers since they can be prickly. I am enjoying your weekly garden tour talks. Thank you for doing them!
Thank you!!!!
We find that the fabric keeps so much moisture in our garden than without. I love the garden tours!
Watching you as you tour your garden is almost like watching my own garden (if I had one like yours) I just enjoy this vicariously. How great that you have the land you need to grow this garden.
The garden gets more and more beautiful every tour! 😍🥰🌱
If it’s a mole (they love grubs), it’s good to get a handle on them, seems they multiply quickly. My husband places chewed Juicy Fruit gum in their tunnels. Their demise is by intestinal blockage. Thank you for the garden tour! I learn so much from you. ❤️
That’s a great tip!!!
This is our remedy for moles too! It works!
Love that you used the lumber from the old barn for your garden shed. I always pick up great tips from your videos...thanks for sharing!
Tomatoes are my favorite to garden because they create so many products I can preserve❤
Thank you so much for the tomato blight recipe! Val C
Loved learning more about your beautiful family!
Oh, your garden is so vibrant and healthy! I'm on the W coast and we're weeks behind you. Its going to be awhile before we harvest except for occasional strawberries. Thank you for sharing, your garden is beautiful! How frustrating to have the dog harvesting her own cucumbers....oh my 😂. ❤
Using some of the old barn boards makes a wonderful shed!
I love the small pickling cucumbers they are great I make bread and butter pickles and they are great!!! Perfect sizes!!
Can you go over how you store your food in your root cellar. It’s my first time growing onions. I harvested them and I’m currently drying them but would love more info. Thanks Ruth 🙏🙏
That’s a great idea!!
I would love a root cellar tour/tutorial as well!
You have such a lovely garden. Hope you enjoyed it and all it produced. ❤❤❤❤
I love my dandelion puller. But I use it only for weeds. Gramma did use it for dandelions. She made dandelion wine 😂
I'm going to plant cucumbers this spring so I'm grateful for the tips! thank you!
You have such a beautiful garden. God bless.
Thanks for teaching! I appreciate you so much!
I seen you sewing the quilt top I love doing that you definitely need those where you live move to Kentucky we have cold winters but not like yours!!!
Such a sweet and beautiful little garden shed. I love the wash tub hanging on the side, and the fact that it is made from the old grainery. 🐓🐔🦃
Beautiful garden! 🙌
Thank you! I love learning from you, and see your beautiful garden.
Love the beautiful working garden and those recipes we all love and use!!!
Just beautiful
Love seeing your garden updates. So much good Information! Thank you for sharing💗
Love your garden tours!
Love all your videos
I love your videos! I would also love to see your root cellar and your milking routine. We are getting our first dairy cow soon and I am so excited!
I have plans to make another ‘family milk cow’ video soon!!!
Really wish I had a cold storage area but here in central Louisiana no such luck
Beautiful garden!!
Great garden
Would love to hear you talk about your costs for gardening. I'm guessing between having your own compost source and access to grass clippings it's very little?
Yes, it would mostly be seed and seedlings cost
I sure enjoy your garden videos!👍🏼 Thankyou!
So much good info-thank you!
Thank you!
I would love one of those stirrup hoes! That looks perfect.,
Ruth Ann your gardens are beautifu
Your garden is a beautiful place! And can't wait for the harvest video! New subscriber from Australia!
Welcome!!!!
Thanks!
I do more of a french intensive planting in my small potage garden near our home. I’ve successfully lowered the weed pressure to manageable by mulching along with cardboard and mulch in the foot paths. But, up on the hill where I grow the bulk of food, weeds are built in and out of control. More space and wider grass paths seemed nice…but, what a fight.
So, I have rolls waiting on me to cut down maintaining the paths.
-I too like working with the soil. But, I’m hoping to move the cover over the planting areas through the late fall/winter, in hopes to have that soil ready to go in early spring. Do you think it can actually work out that way? I hope I’m not dreaming. 😅
I would love to sit on the other side of the table and drink coffee while you explain what you are doing and why….
Have you ever made homemade ketsup? Living traditional homestead makes a great simple recipe
I am envious of your huge garden. I have 1 small direct sew patch and the rest are garden boxes but it’s enough for my husband and I here in WA state. Do you ever have or see stink bugs? We’re having a big problem with those this year.
Have you ever pickled watermelon rinds? I had them once and they were really sweet and delicious!
I am growing sweet corn for the first time, how do I know when it is time to harvest? Again, thanks for another informative video.
When the silk is dry and brown. And I tear back a bit of the husk to peep at the kernels.
Do you prune your cucumbers ever? To take off the spent leaves?
I haven’t ever.
Ok
I"m not seeing your recipe for using hydrogen peroxide and water for your tomato spray to stop blight. Can you let me now where to find it?
Moles will tear up your garden and lawn digging for grubs.
My cucumbers have blight and look like the bottoms of yours. Is there anything I can do to stop the blight?
I have blight on my tomatoes too!!
Spray with the same peroxide method as for tomatoes
My cucumbers are misshaped. They are big on one end and small on the other. Ideas on why?
Inconsistent moisture Or pollination issues.
Do you use any pesticides on your tomatoes?
We don’t use any pesticides on our garden..
If needed I use a bit of diluted castile soap or Diatomaceous earth. I haven’t had to use either this season yet.
@@Ruthannzimm that’s amazing! I’m doing all I can to fight off vine borers and cucumber beetles 😩 it must be your climate? I’m in Alabama and bugs thrive here 😩
Repurposing the opd
Do you grow anything in pots inside in the winter?
A few house plants. We need every square foot of our home for children in the winter months!!
Have you ever pickled watermelon rinds? I’ve had them and they were really sweet and delicious!