That was an amazing video. Look at what goodness happens when you get up, go and give love to your garden. Best to you and the farming family dear friend.
Oh Shay, I needed to hear this. It's only July and my garden is wearing me out. Gonna keep grinding and caring for it and loving it as it more than returns the favor. We can do hard things! Amen!
I really do think of you every time I walk into my kitchen and see my cabbage/kraut print hanging on my wall. Your garden is more than beautiful. Thank you again for sharing your little plot of heaven with us.❤️
Just watched this with my kiddos and they loved it. Their favorite part was your beautiful doggo. Six-year-old Julia also loves your twinkle lights! Inspiring as we begin our garden journey together this summer!
Your dedication to nurturing a thriving vegetable garden at dawn is truly inspiring, reflecting your passion for sustainable living and wholesome harvests. Your commitment to cultivating beauty and abundance enriches the community. And I am Floating Village Life
We labor whether there is a bumper crop filling our baskets, and when there is no harvest at all. Sadly it's been the latter for me this year, so thank you for the encouragement to do hard things when they are indeed hard. Thanks, Shaye!
I have a small garden this year. It's been dry and yet there are bugs galore, bites galore too. I don't know if they are mosquitoes, chiggers, or both but I have them all over my legs and ankles. I just had to complain about it.
I love gardening. Each morning I skim through it before work at 4. Then in the afternoon. Morning picking is great for sure. My one dog picks beans but has a hard time putting them in a basket. Too funny. Yes , she eats them. Potato dign coming soon. Cukes, cayenne and the normal stuff
Wow! That cabbage is bigger than your head! lol! Gardening is definitely my happy place, even though it is work. So very rewarding to get anything from it that I've grown. And as you said, there is no food in the store that tastes anything like it!
Your not only one of THE best homesteaders out here🫶🏼but Mann you know how to put out a beautiful story for your viewers!! You know how to captivate us even when the work isn’t so fun lol! Wonderful wonderful channel thanks soo much!!🙌🏼
Beautiful as always! This reminds me of a few verses in Proverbs: A wise woman builds her house… The tent of the upright shall flourish…Work brings profit… Wealth is the crown of the wise… I encourage you to meditate on Psalm 65 as you walk through all that goodness ☺️! Thank you for sharing your valuable life with us.
Can we talk about how you harvest garlic? It was so interesting to me that you already had the tops cut off. This is my first year growing garlic and it produced really well. I ended up pulling up the entire plants and they're currently 'curing' on a drying rack my husband build me. I'd be curious to hear your process.
Ha! This is what happens when you set your young boys on the task of cutting the garlic scapes off and they end cutting the entire top off the garlic. No, this is not how I usually harvest my garlic. We will see how it does in the root cellar.
How are your cabbages so gorgeous? Mine are so eaten up from slugs and cabbage moths. I’m going to try again for a fall crop but this is my third year of cabbage failure.
Take heart! Indeed, we have had seasons like this. Not every cabbage from my garden has been RUclips worthy. But we still eat them and enjoy them for what they are. This year has been better for us as far as pests. I think the weather has played a role.
@@theelliotthomestead we’re in the middle of the worst drought here in southwest PA since ‘88. Hasn’t helped. But thank you for the encouraging words. Just the boost I’ve needed.
Was wondering the same thing. How about squirrels, rabbits, deer, and rodents? I have fencing but still they get it and wipe out green beans, sugar snap peas, cabbages, broccoli.... What do you use on cabbages to protect them?
Honestly I think we live in a good place for pest control. We don’t get a lot. Squash beetles and aphids may be our worst ones. As far as birds and such, they get what they get. We are on a sharing system 😀
Some are bush tomato plants and we didn't stake those this year. But it will be our first year not doing so. We will see how it turns out. It seems not matter what we do we end up with a tomato hedge by the end of the season.
Thank you! Those are self seeded ones from the previous year so I can’t quite remember. The birds often spread the seeds everywhere so I don’t actually plant sunflowers much anymore. I just decide which ones to allow to grow and where.
Wow!!! What massive cauliflower/cabbage. Y'all have a plentiful garden. Does my heart good to see this blessing you have. 🌿🌺🌿🌺🌿
Well, thank you! It does our hearts good too.
That cabbage is as big as a pumpkin! I'm in awe.
Isn’t that amazing. I’m always in awe of what the garden can do.
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That was an amazing video. Look at what goodness happens when you get up, go and give love to your garden. Best to you and the farming family
dear friend.
Thank you! Yes, some hard work and showing some love to the things that matter can produce such goodness.
Oh Shay, I needed to hear this. It's only July and my garden is wearing me out. Gonna keep grinding and caring for it and loving it as it more than returns the favor. We can do hard things! Amen!
Yes indeed. I need the reminder too.
I don’t think the garden wears us out. It might be the hot weather. Hang in there with your garden. ❤
Incredible harvests. I can only dream of cauliflower like that!! Thanks for sharing. It's inspirational as always
Thank you. Not to gloat but I’m am proud of that cauliflower 😄
I love the beauty you share on your channel. That cauliflower was so gigantic. Only fertile soil and lots of love can produce that.
Thank you so much!
I really do think of you every time I walk into my kitchen and see my cabbage/kraut print hanging on my wall. Your garden is more than beautiful. Thank you again for sharing your little plot of heaven with us.❤️
I love hearing this. Cultivating a beautiful life, that’s become our little motto. We are glad folks enjoy what we share.
I love hearing this. Cultivating a beautiful life. That’s become our little motto. So glad folks enjoy what we create.
@@theelliotthomestead Your photographs are amazingly beautiful. It was hard to choose just one. ❤️
Those are some trophy veggies!
Ha! I’m pretty proud of them! Can you tell?
Well said.
I agree wholeheartedly! Lovely video, as always.
Just watched this with my kiddos and they loved it. Their favorite part was your beautiful doggo. Six-year-old Julia also loves your twinkle lights! Inspiring as we begin our garden journey together this summer!
I love that others are inspired by what we put out there. And Bertie Wooster, our dog, has been a great garden companion.
Gardening is good for the soul. Squirrels like the garden too and have been eating our tomatoes but only half eaten.
They are saving the other half for you. That’s thoughtful.
Hey Shaye and Stu, so so beautiful 🎉.
I'm a bit behind you. Potates are flowering and grape tomatoes ripening , I am so excited 🎉
Enjoy!
JO JO IN VT 💞
Not too far behind us. Enjoy the harvest JoJo!
U have a talent in story telling 😍❤️ i love ur videos they are so relaxing to watch and fills my soul with calmness
Thank you so much!
SO encouraging
Your dedication to nurturing a thriving vegetable garden at dawn is truly inspiring, reflecting your passion for sustainable living and wholesome harvests. Your commitment to cultivating beauty and abundance enriches the community. And I am Floating Village Life
Thank you!
I love your videos and your story telling ❤ always inspiring
Oh thank you. It’s my little happy place. Glad you enjoy it!
What a beautiful garden. Blessings to be sure!
Beautiful video ❤❤
We labor whether there is a bumper crop filling our baskets, and when there is no harvest at all. Sadly it's been the latter for me this year, so thank you for the encouragement to do hard things when they are indeed hard. Thanks, Shaye!
Stay encouraged! Each year brings its own challenges but we learn and grow through it all.
I have a small garden this year. It's been dry and yet there are bugs galore, bites galore too. I don't know if they are mosquitoes, chiggers, or both but I have them all over my legs and ankles. I just had to complain about it.
I get that! Each year is a little different. We are battling the heat right now. But the early mornings make it bearable.
That huge cauliflower would make some great roasted and caramelized cauliflower 'steaks'! ...a favorite at our house.
Sounds delicious!
I enjoy the little snippets you share with us. Your gardens are beautiful. Thanks for including us in your wonderful world.
Thanks for joining us!
I love gardening. Each morning I skim through it before work at 4. Then in the afternoon. Morning picking is great for sure. My one dog picks beans but has a hard time putting them in a basket. Too funny. Yes , she eats them. Potato dign coming soon. Cukes, cayenne and the normal stuff
I laughed when I read your dog picks the beans. Mine tries to help weed every once in a while.
Wow! That cabbage is bigger than your head! lol! Gardening is definitely my happy place, even though it is work. So very rewarding to get anything from it that I've grown. And as you said, there is no food in the store that tastes anything like it!
Cheers to you and gardening!
Your not only one of THE best homesteaders out here🫶🏼but Mann you know how to put out a beautiful story for your viewers!! You know how to captivate us even when the work isn’t so fun lol! Wonderful wonderful channel thanks soo much!!🙌🏼
So glad you think so! Thanks for the encouraging words.
Beautiful as always! This reminds me of a few verses in Proverbs:
A wise woman builds her house… The tent of the upright shall flourish…Work brings profit… Wealth is the crown of the wise…
I encourage you to meditate on Psalm 65 as you walk through all that goodness ☺️!
Thank you for sharing your valuable life with us.
Thank you for those verses! Psalm 65 is a beautiful Psalm.
Great video ❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you!
@@theelliotthomestead Nice to meet you ❤️ from Vietnam 🇻🇳🇻🇳
My what goodness!
Beautiful & ❤️ warming!
You've got it! Nice work, Shay. The garden is looking wonderful! Keep up the great work!
Thanks so much!
Dang sister! Call it like it is. Lovin it!
I enjoy your videos when you show making a cup of coffee/expresso. Great garden!
Thank you. Yes, the espresso is one of life’s luxuries. Necessary, maybe not. But so lovely.
Well done! Loved this one..West Coast Grandma🥰
Every bit of this was so refreshing! Thank you!
So glad you thought so. That was our goal.
Oh the lessons the garden teaches us!
Can we talk about how you harvest garlic? It was so interesting to me that you already had the tops cut off. This is my first year growing garlic and it produced really well. I ended up pulling up the entire plants and they're currently 'curing' on a drying rack my husband build me. I'd be curious to hear your process.
Ha! This is what happens when you set your young boys on the task of cutting the garlic scapes off and they end cutting the entire top off the garlic. No, this is not how I usually harvest my garlic. We will see how it does in the root cellar.
@theelliotthomestead ahhh, that makes so much more sense lol. Teachable moments 😆🤷♀️
Oh my! Your cauliflower! ❤
I know! It’s really good too. We made some with lamb chops and fresh onions last night.
@@theelliotthomestead I’ve never had lamb chops! I might have to try them. 😊
Beautiful garden!
Thank you! I’m kinda fond of it myself.
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Hi nice work ❤
Thank you! Cheers!
That cabbage!
I’m pretty proud of that one.
Hi!!! How do you deal with wasps? God bless you all!!❤❤❤
If they get bad we set out traps and Stu might have to spray a nest once in a while.
How are your cabbages so gorgeous? Mine are so eaten up from slugs and cabbage moths. I’m going to try again for a fall crop but this is my third year of cabbage failure.
Take heart! Indeed, we have had seasons like this. Not every cabbage from my garden has been RUclips worthy. But we still eat them and enjoy them for what they are. This year has been better for us as far as pests. I think the weather has played a role.
@@theelliotthomestead we’re in the middle of the worst drought here in southwest PA since ‘88. Hasn’t helped. But thank you for the encouraging words. Just the boost I’ve needed.
WOW....your cabbage and cauliflowers. I am about 1 month behind your harvest! STUNNNNING!!!!
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How do you keep slugs /birds and pests away from your plants? 😢 they look so healthy
Was wondering the same thing. How about squirrels, rabbits, deer, and rodents? I have fencing but still they get it and wipe out green beans, sugar snap peas, cabbages, broccoli.... What do you use on cabbages to protect them?
Honestly I think we live in a good place for pest control. We don’t get a lot. Squash beetles and aphids may be our worst ones. As far as birds and such, they get what they get. We are on a sharing system 😀
What a bounty! Do you stake your tomato plants? If not, I'll abandon that next year.
Some are bush tomato plants and we didn't stake those this year. But it will be our first year not doing so. We will see how it turns out. It seems not matter what we do we end up with a tomato hedge by the end of the season.
@@theelliotthomestead Many thanks for responding. Could you please provide an update end of season in a video on outcome and recommendations.
What garlic and carrot variety do you grow and where do you get your seeds for them?
In other videos and podcasts I've seen she uses johnnys seeds for most everything and the carrot variety is bolero
@@c.weinreich6426thank you!
Do you know the variety name of the branching sunflower in this video? I'd love to grow it. Everything looks magical!
Thank you! Those are self seeded ones from the previous year so I can’t quite remember. The birds often spread the seeds everywhere so I don’t actually plant sunflowers much anymore. I just decide which ones to allow to grow and where.
I have 10 acr land how I start garden do you help me