One does not plant mushrooms in the forest. That is impossible. You've got the saprophytic and the myorrihizal. However. One can obtain mushroom spawn and inoculate logs with mushroom spores using proper techniques. And one doesn't even have to go to the woods to grow those mushrooms Mushrooms are so very special and contribute so much good to our ecology
Hey Becky I have just come out of hospital from major surgery and I wanted you to know that your videos are so comforting to me. Your gentle voice and yummy recipes and always sharing your knowledge about gardening have been so helpful and soothing . Please know that your subscribers are so grateful to you from all over the world including myself from Australia. Thank you so much for everything. ❤
Hi fan girl! It's a small world when you receive warm wishes from every corner. Small prayer from Toronto Canada for your complete recovery and a happy summer.❤ Jennie
Yes, beans are nitrogen fixers. HOWEVER the way the nitrogen gets into the soil is that they store them it in their roots and if you leave the roots in the ground at the end of the season, as the roots decompose, the nitrogen is released. So, its not actually available to the corn but it will be there next year.
Can I just say how much I appreciate that you use the word Project instead of Chore? I am a retired working mother striving to find daily purpose and this word changed my outlook on staying home.❤
Please Becky try transplanting just a few strawberries first and see how they do. I had a neighbor growing up that had the best strawberries. Her husband wanted to move them and they moved them on her property they never came back to what they were. He also wanted to try a new variety and they all died. So please before you transplant all of them maybe do a few as a test.
I love the Becky days. You inspire me to get stuff done. Sometimes I just start working while you are talking to me. It feels like I have someone at my kitchen counter talking and encouraging me. Thanks for being my motivation friend.
Hey Becky, I buy my gloves from dollar tree. After working in the yard I wear them to the kitchen sink, wash my hands with gloves on with soap and they come perfectly clean and I dry them on the porch.
We bought backup batteries for our outdoor equipment and tools that we use often. That way, one is always on the charger and ready to go, and the other can be charging while we're using the other! It helped so much = )
I am excited to try this. I just started planting chives this year, so When I get the blossoms, I am going to try it. This was a great tip. Thanks for sharing your comment too! So many good ideas!
I really would like to see Josh doing projects outside too. Like y’all working together and such. Of course, only if he’s comfortable with the camera. I completely understand if he isn’t. I’m new here. I joined in the last few weeks and was just thinking to myself tonight wondering if he would be willing to let us viewers see what all he does outside when he’s out there. It’s my dream to own property with my husband and children so I genuinely love seeing other couples/families outdoors together here on RUclips. We just adore you already so much Becky. You truly are great! Thank you for allowing us into your lives as much as you have already. I would never take anything you share for granted. I appreciate it all immensely. 😊
Hi Becky! I just wanted to say thanks for your videos. You are one of the reasons I have started gardening myself and I have learned a tremendous amount from you. I also wanted to share with you that your videos have brought my future mother in law and I closer because we found out we both have been subscribed to your channel for quite some time. Now every time we see each other we talk about your videos and we will even text each other to let the other one know when a new video is up. Haha so thank you for that. We actually got a kick out of the fact that you have really gotten into weed wacking this year because so have I. I never knew how to use a weed wacker or a lawn mower before this year and my fiancé taught me how and I am loving it. I get super excited when it’s time to do it again. We also have the same Ryobi weed wacker as you and Josh. Also to add another coincidence to this post, my fiancés name is Josh. Thanks again for being you and sharing your life with all of us.
Hi Becky quick tip: you can feed the oregano to the chicken it's really good for them! it keeps them healthy, there is so much antibacterial stuff in it so they will enjoy it!!!
Watching this I had visions of Baby Acre being introduced to table food and how much he will enjoy all of these delicious foods that you prep, he is a lucky baby!
Becky since you're in a new place with strong wind I recommend you put a trellis on each long side of your beds. They'll provide some support for the corn during strong wind gust and heavy rain. Do it while they're about 6-9 inches tall or after you finish planting the 3 sisters. You can also use sunflower as a fourth sister.
My chores that I actually like doing because they're easy and you can see accomplishment quickly are mowing with my riding mower, weed wacking the flat areas, watering my plants with the hose, vacuuming without moving the furniture, folding towels and power washing my patio and deck. Becky, I like relaxing while watching your videos. Thank you.
My favorite outside chore that really surprised me how much I enjoyed doing it, was using the leaf blower. We have a lot of trees, and it is just SO satisfying getting my walkways, driveway, and porches cleaned up in this way.
If you have a corner to put either a heap or container to turn your leaves into leaf mould your garden will thank you! Just heap it up and leave (ba doom tish) in a pile for up to two years and it's a great addition to your soil.
I love thinning my fruit trees and deadheading roses. I like that I’m doing something beneficial for the plant, getting things cleaned up and spending some quiet time by myself in my yard (I usually do it early in the morning or in the evening while my kids are showering and getting ready for bedtime stories).
I grew up around huge bean farms and they use bush beans for "dry bean" markets. Only farmers markets or home gardeners grow pole beans for "shelled" beans. Reason bush pintos beans are preferred is they are usually machine harvested and that generally means one harvest and succession planting was done. On our farm we planted pintos for green beans/shellies and then later in season same beans used for dry harvesting.
One of my favorite mindless activities is washing dishes. I love water and having my hands in water is soothing to me. I love ❤️ your channel. You are my favorite you tuber. I watch all of your videos and love everyone of them. Thank you for sharing with us and being a great example. I am grateful for you and count you as a blessing in my life. God Bless and thank you for all you do.
Hey Becky, would you ever consider getting a mic pack? Your voice sounds 1000 times better when you do the overdubbing and there’s less echoing from your kitchen. It would take your videos up, quite a few notches!
Mowing is my therapy. I love it. My partner passed away unexpectedly 4 weeks ago and the did the weed whacking but i have someone coming to help show me the tricks with my weed whacker lol. .
Good morning Becky! Thank you for your suggestions!!! I love the Vermont Soil!! Your gardens are looking so lovely! I am so happy you are trying the strawberry leaves too! There are so many benefits of the leaves and greens! If you are not a fan of the tea, you can do many other things with them. I often dehydrate them with many other of my green stuff, and add "green powders" into smoothies, casserole, egg bake, and such for all the added nutrient benefits. It is also a great way to add more fruits and veggies into children's diets as they grow and may not eat as much. I am sure freeze drying will be even better! I have a freeze dryer on my future wish list. I had a savings for one set up but Have had to use that for house things that came up.. Ice dam issues, and bathroom reno ..(Joys of single homeownership LOL) But God willing I will have one some day. ..I am still so grateful to be able to preserve with what I have! I did get the gloves from Amazon, and I love them!! Also, my plants with the Vermont soil are doing Fabulous!! Thanks for all of your tips!!!❤❤
I concur. I dehydrate most of my greens because I’m horrible at eating greens so I sneak the powder into a LOT of dishes. My favorite is adding them to various raviolis/sauces. Yes, they’re always green but they taste delicious so highly recommend pasta dishes.
@@firequeen2194 i actually love greens and veggies, but this is a great way to get added nutrients. I even add Zucchini "Z" powder as 1/4 of flour replacement for baked goods like breads, brownies, and such.
Awe..such a relief to know im not the only one that finds weed whacking & and other yard work satisfying 😂 & some what a relaxing thing i guess I'll say lol even tho it kills my neck & back most of the time (neck & back surgery) but idc i still love doin it, so you are definitely not alone my friend..oh becky i also wanted to tell you your garden is looking fantastic, i pray it continues to thrive & do well , thank you again for sharing your videos they truly are so satisfying & soothing to me even tho ive been a gardener & an avid canner for well over 31 yrs i still enjoy your videos they're always filled with so much advise or opinions, i always take others advise or opinions in consideration..because everyone is different or likes to do things differently, one persons way may not work for one but with another it can definitely help theirs thrive so heck ya I'm all about listening & watching others it never bothers me to take someones advise or opinions..with that said THANK YOU so much becky!! 😊
What about making the side yard/previous garden a perennial cut flower/wildflower garden? Peonies, larkspur, rose, lavender, echinacea, yarrow, etc. It would be a magical space for kids to explore! And it would be low maintenance and you could leave the strawberries where they are. Seems like a lot of work and not really necessary to move them if they are doing well in that spot.
My favourite chore is window cleaning. A lot of people hate it, but I love it! It's instant gratification when you see them clean. I even clean the windows for my mother and sometimes for my neighbour. Same as doing laundry, folding, and ironing clothes. Love it! When I was a child, I often did it to help my mom. I can totally understand that you love weed whacking! I only have a tiny bit of lawn, and I'm using a lawn mower. But I love doing it. So, I think weed whacking would become another "hobby" if I had enough lawn. 😅
I think that area near the garden shed would make a great kids playground a nice flat area your children can play with their cousins. A swing set, a sand pit, an area to ride their bikes, with a kids garden where they can plant their favorite foods. Away from the adult relaxing and chatting on the back patio but just around the corner from mum and dad.
Becky I made your corn dip from your last video for a last minute dish for Father's day and omg! It was a hit and so quick to put together! Thank you for sharing it with us❤❤❤
Love your videos as always! You and your husband's work that you're putting into building your home is amazing and beautiful! As always I'm excited to see what you do in the next video no matter what it is! ❤
Weed whacking, that's my new fave description, we call it strimming in Scotland. Thank you for giving me the inspiration to do a lot more in my kitchen and garden
Becky, totally unrelated. I'm going through some crazy stuff with my parents, but you are giving me a little bit of a restful space to go to for a little while. Thank you for being you and sharing your experiences with us.
Becky, my riding mower quit on us last year and we had to get a push mower to replace it. We went with the Greenworks (Costco) battery mower because the gas price at the time was crazy. My family absolutely loves it. You mow with one battery at a time rotating as they get low so you can finish the job and it is quiet. We have the same weed wacker as you. Our daughter had us buy an extra battery so she can rotate them that way she can finish the job (she hates having to go back to finish). We love watching you do an amazing job.
Mrs Becky, you have inspired me so much I have a garden this year and I put flowers as well and it is beautiful and doing great. Thank you for your encouragement. Because of you I get to eat my fresh vegetables this year. 🤗
I also enjoy weedwacking. I use both the gas one and a battery powered one, depending on the size of the job. I have multiple batteries and bring extras out with me. It is great to be able to finish the job without waiting to recharge a battery.
Freeze dryers definitely cross over strong flavours! But it’s not always a bad thing.. try raw garlic cloves on one tray and cubed bread or grated cheese on another and you get garlic infused cheese and croutons!
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Good morning Becky 🍳🥚🐣 Yes! Corn loves water & is a voracious eater. The only other variable is spreading the pollen around evenly; this is why your spacing is perfect. I would keep the strawberries where they are & add additional varieties. I would also add an assortment of other fruits/berries to that area, keeping that separate from the veggies and herbs. There's lots of different berries that people aren't really aware of. Add them.
Hi Becky, just an FYI that in a traditional three sister's garden it would be pole beans so that the beans can climb up the corn stalks. Pinto beans, or at least the ones that I'm growing this year, are bush beans so you will likely have an nontraditional three sisters garden but they'll still be great for nitrogen fixation. Hope you have fun with this experimental gardening. I'd like to see how it works out.
Hello from Brazil! I've been planting beans for a few years and I've learned that if I soak them for a couple of days I can plant the ones that have started to germinate so I get a better result. Thank you for all the videos and the time you spend with us
I absolutely love to do laundry. I know its weird. It soothes my soul. I love to listen to it washing and its clear on top so you can watch it. I love it!!! My kids think I've lost my mind when I'm standing there watching the laundry. 😅😅😅😅
Becky I can't believe baby A is already 6+ months old I bet he is becoming so fun!!! You have inspired me to be a gardener and this weather in the PNW is insane how does your yard and garden look so dang green Already lol.... I finally corralled all my chickens into a run and my garden is planted but all my plants look tiny the only thing I've harvested soo far is cucumbers and green beans.... I'm impatient but so excited to grow my own food lol ....Aside from compost you should feed all clippings to your chickens saves on buying feed in the long run ......
When you weed whack, don’t swing your Weedwhacker back-and-forth. If your cord spins counterclockwise weed whack from right to left. If your cord spins clockwise, swing your Weedwhacker from left to right. That way the grass clippings will land in the grass and not all over the place.
Thank you Becky for all you do and you do so much. I want you to know that I appreciate you and everything. You have taught this sixty seven year old betty. I feel honored to have found you
I always look forward to your videos!!! You’re so natural…..like talking with a good friend💕 oh how I wish I could just pop over and help you harvest. I’m 73 years old and wish I could have a freeze dryer…..but it’s not in our budget…..so I live vicariously through you💕 Can’t wait till your next video!!!
Hi Becky yes dear my garden is for the first time although our climate may be more rainy in uk but I started gardening also I found out it’s not giving much to us and all the herbs and other plant in pots are doing better also we have lots of Ants 😢 I tried borax solution but didn’t work much so I start build my own soil which I have to Waite and be patient,I see David the good in RUclips as well , I think you doing great 👍 well done in your harvest 💕
Talking about mindless tasks that you like, I love to dead head my flowers. I have a lot of flowers on my balcony and glass enclosed dining area and I spend 1/2 an hour every morning taking off the dead flowers!! I love it!
This is my favorite garden chore too! I often have to talk on the phone for work, so if I am home, I like to deadhead flowers to make the calls more enjoyable 😊
Good afternoon Becky! I just sat down to get off my feet for a few moments. I am peeling and cutting up potatoes right now to can! I am doing about 10 lbs in chunks like yours and 10 lbs cut into steak fries. I got them from the Farmer's Market and they were just harvested. I canned 42 pints of pickles and 28 pints of tomato relish last week. So happy to be preserving so much food for my family!
Do you throw the streak fry cut into an airfryer when you use them? I have only canned in chunks or sliced, so I'm curious how you use steak cut ones? Thanks!
You get more beautiful every day Becky like your garden! I love manual work. So satisfying. How do you manage to keep your nails, skin and hair so gorgeous. I think it is time for a beauty tricks segment. I never look this good at the dump!
I made chive blossom vinegar this spring. First time here. Omg so beautiful and tasty. The smell is fantastic. I added a bit of honey and a splash of lemon juice and spritz it on salad.
I have a freeze dryer as well... You ABSOLUTELY need to be cautious when combining things, especially with onions, garlic, hot peppers, etc. You should advise to be cautious in this area.
Becky, plant mushrooms in your forest area. That would be a blast to take us along to harvest! We'd LOVE it. ❤️
One does not plant mushrooms in the forest. That is impossible. You've got the saprophytic and the myorrihizal. However. One can obtain mushroom spawn and inoculate logs with mushroom spores using proper techniques. And one doesn't even have to go to the woods to grow those mushrooms
Mushrooms are so very special and contribute so much good to our ecology
That would be cool Judi
I would love to see that
LOVE THAT IDEA!
@@Angela_AlaimoI want to be the One. 🍄❤
Hey Becky
I have just come out of hospital from major surgery and I wanted you to know that your videos are so comforting to me. Your gentle voice and yummy recipes and always sharing your knowledge about gardening have been so helpful and soothing . Please know that your subscribers are so grateful to you from all over the world including myself from Australia. Thank you so much for everything. ❤
Hi from USA- I also follow “Our Small Footprint” with Nyssa from Queensland. Love her!! Take care and take it easy and let yourself heal.
Sending prayers for a speedy recovery.
I hope you do well and have a complete recovery. Blessings.
Hi fan girl! It's a small world when you receive warm wishes from every corner. Small prayer from Toronto Canada for your complete recovery and a happy summer.❤ Jennie
@fan girl best wishes on your recovery💚
Yes, beans are nitrogen fixers. HOWEVER the way the nitrogen gets into the soil is that they store them it in their roots and if you leave the roots in the ground at the end of the season, as the roots decompose, the nitrogen is released. So, its not actually available to the corn but it will be there next year.
I was just about to say the same thing.
Aw that is helpful!
Thank you for the info! 😊
Can I just say how much I appreciate that you use the word Project instead of Chore? I am a retired working mother striving to find daily purpose and this word changed my outlook on staying home.❤
Never thought of that reasoning.... I'm going to try that since I am such a procrastinator.
We do the same. Also, there are no "left overs" around here. That's precooked food, "heat and eat". Takes the negative connotation away!
How lovely to see that the previous owner's garden is still thriving and giving a great harvest! Such a blessing!
Another fantastic day in the garden❤
Please Becky try transplanting just a few strawberries first and see how they do. I had a neighbor growing up that had the best strawberries. Her husband wanted to move them and they moved them on her property they never came back to what they were. He also wanted to try a new variety and they all died. So please before you transplant all of them maybe do a few as a test.
Great advice. And KEEP the deer fencing.
I transplanted strawberries and they all died! Yes great tip to try a few so as not to potentially loose them all!
Great advice
I love the Becky days. You inspire me to get stuff done. Sometimes I just start working while you are talking to me. It feels like I have someone at my kitchen counter talking and encouraging me. Thanks for being my motivation friend.
I absolutely feel the same way.
Yes 🙌 the same.
Hey Becky, I buy my gloves from dollar tree. After working in the yard I wear them to the kitchen sink, wash my hands with gloves on with soap and they come perfectly clean and I dry them on the porch.
We bought backup batteries for our outdoor equipment and tools that we use often. That way, one is always on the charger and ready to go, and the other can be charging while we're using the other! It helped so much = )
Becky, I've made chive vinegar for years. It's really good in potato salad, or any other summer salads. And, it makes great Christmas gifts too! ❤
Oh how wonderful chive vinegar....I'm gonna do that...
I am excited to try this. I just started planting chives this year, so When I get the blossoms, I am going to try it. This was a great tip. Thanks for sharing your comment too! So many good ideas!
that's a great idea!!
Would it be good in pickling as well??
@@Lazymamabear8401 I'm not sure they would hold up under water bath, but certainly a quick refrigerator pickle might work! Have to try it!
I really would like to see Josh doing projects outside too. Like y’all working together and such. Of course, only if he’s comfortable with the camera. I completely understand if he isn’t. I’m new here. I joined in the last few weeks and was just thinking to myself tonight wondering if he would be willing to let us viewers see what all he does outside when he’s out there. It’s my dream to own property with my husband and children so I genuinely love seeing other couples/families outdoors together here on RUclips. We just adore you already so much Becky. You truly are great! Thank you for allowing us into your lives as much as you have already. I would never take anything you share for granted. I appreciate it all immensely. 😊
Hi Becky! I just wanted to say thanks for your videos. You are one of the reasons I have started gardening myself and I have learned a tremendous amount from you. I also wanted to share with you that your videos have brought my future mother in law and I closer because we found out we both have been subscribed to your channel for quite some time. Now every time we see each other we talk about your videos and we will even text each other to let the other one know when a new video is up. Haha so thank you for that.
We actually got a kick out of the fact that you have really gotten into weed wacking this year because so have I. I never knew how to use a weed wacker or a lawn mower before this year and my fiancé taught me how and I am loving it. I get super excited when it’s time to do it again. We also have the same Ryobi weed wacker as you and Josh. Also to add another coincidence to this post, my fiancés name is Josh. Thanks again for being you and sharing your life with all of us.
I just want to say... you have excellent time management skills, girl!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️😁
leaf blowing and mowing the lawn are two of the things I enjoy
Hi Becky quick tip: you can feed the oregano to the chicken it's really good for them! it keeps them healthy, there is so much antibacterial stuff in it so they will enjoy it!!!
You can use oregano as home cold remedy also. It is expectorant. Blessings everybody.
Watching this I had visions of Baby Acre being introduced to table food and how much he will enjoy all of these delicious foods that you prep, he is a lucky baby!
Becky since you're in a new place with strong wind I recommend you put a trellis on each long side of your beds. They'll provide some support for the corn during strong wind gust and heavy rain. Do it while they're about 6-9 inches tall or after you finish planting the 3 sisters. You can also use sunflower as a fourth sister.
You are the best teacher ❤ . I learn so much from you in such a short time ! Thank you for teaching us all ❤
I love weed whacking, pressure washing, and shoveling. Could be shoveling anything. It’s a good workout
My chores that I actually like doing because they're easy and you can see accomplishment quickly are mowing with my riding mower, weed wacking the flat areas, watering my plants with the hose, vacuuming without moving the furniture, folding towels and power washing my patio and deck. Becky, I like relaxing while watching your videos. Thank you.
My current, favorite, mindless chore is digging ditches for irrigation. I just follow the line and listen to my favorite you tube channels.
I love mowing and trimming. It's mindless work that gets me outside but it's not too strenuous. Having a fresh cut lawn is so pleasing
My favorite outside chore that really surprised me how much I enjoyed doing it, was using the leaf blower. We have a lot of trees, and it is just SO satisfying getting my walkways, driveway, and porches cleaned up in this way.
Haha I just found that out myself this week too! I love that thing.
If you have a corner to put either a heap or container to turn your leaves into leaf mould your garden will thank you! Just heap it up and leave (ba doom tish) in a pile for up to two years and it's a great addition to your soil.
@rosacanisalba2994 I did try to do this, but my neighbors have chickens that often wander into my yard and disburse the leaves, lol.
Becky I am so happy for you to have this hat that’s perfect for you!
Great job, Becky! ❤️🙏🏻🇺🇸
Add rinds to a fresh pot of spaghetti sauce simmer. The cheese will melt adding flavor. When sauce is done toss left over rind.
Becky, your are such a joy to see. My favorite outdoor "chore" is mowing. It's so relaxing and exciting to see the beautiful yard when i am finished.😊
I love thinning my fruit trees and deadheading roses. I like that I’m doing something beneficial for the plant, getting things cleaned up and spending some quiet time by myself in my yard (I usually do it early in the morning or in the evening while my kids are showering and getting ready for bedtime stories).
I grew up around huge bean farms and they use bush beans for "dry bean" markets. Only farmers markets or home gardeners grow pole beans for "shelled" beans. Reason bush pintos beans are preferred is they are usually machine harvested and that generally means one harvest and succession planting was done. On our farm we planted pintos for green beans/shellies and then later in season same beans used for dry harvesting.
Yes, my mother did this also
One of my favorite mindless activities is washing dishes. I love water and having my hands in water is soothing to me. I love ❤️ your channel. You are my favorite you tuber. I watch all of your videos and love everyone of them. Thank you for sharing with us and being a great example. I am grateful for you and count you as a blessing in my life. God Bless and thank you for all you do.
I highly recommend an electric mower with grass catching bag. Whatever clippings you get you can feed to your chickens or much your beds with.
I love gliding/sweeping over polished wooden floors. It has a soothing rhythm and I can switch off and just enjoy.
Hey Becky, would you ever consider getting a mic pack? Your voice sounds 1000 times better when you do the overdubbing and there’s less echoing from your kitchen. It would take your videos up, quite a few notches!
Thank you for your videos! I am NOT a gardener, but you inspired me to join a local CSA. I am so happy to be eating local.
Oh my goodness this warm my heart so very much!!
I love all of your information for making tea!
To be honest i like how the old garden looks better a very cottage graden look pls dont tear it down ❤
I love pressure washing everything clean. Sidewalks, shop, patio.
Mowing is my therapy. I love it. My partner passed away unexpectedly 4 weeks ago and the did the weed whacking but i have someone coming to help show me the tricks with my weed whacker lol. .
Sorry for your loss.
🙏🙏🙏🙏
Good morning Becky! Thank you for your suggestions!!! I love the Vermont Soil!! Your gardens are looking so lovely! I am so happy you are trying the strawberry leaves too! There are so many benefits of the leaves and greens! If you are not a fan of the tea, you can do many other things with them. I often dehydrate them with many other of my green stuff, and add "green powders" into smoothies, casserole, egg bake, and such for all the added nutrient benefits. It is also a great way to add more fruits and veggies into children's diets as they grow and may not eat as much. I am sure freeze drying will be even better! I have a freeze dryer on my future wish list. I had a savings for one set up but Have had to use that for house things that came up.. Ice dam issues, and bathroom reno ..(Joys of single homeownership LOL) But God willing I will have one some day. ..I am still so grateful to be able to preserve with what I have! I did get the gloves from Amazon, and I love them!! Also, my plants with the Vermont soil are doing Fabulous!! Thanks for all of your tips!!!❤❤
I concur. I dehydrate most of my greens because I’m horrible at eating greens so I sneak the powder into a LOT of dishes. My favorite is adding them to various raviolis/sauces. Yes, they’re always green but they taste delicious so highly recommend pasta dishes.
@@firequeen2194 i actually love greens and veggies, but this is a great way to get added nutrients. I even add Zucchini "Z" powder as 1/4 of flour replacement for baked goods like breads, brownies, and such.
Awe..such a relief to know im not the only one that finds weed whacking & and other yard work satisfying 😂 & some what a relaxing thing i guess I'll say lol even tho it kills my neck & back most of the time (neck & back surgery) but idc i still love doin it, so you are definitely not alone my friend..oh becky i also wanted to tell you your garden is looking fantastic, i pray it continues to thrive & do well , thank you again for sharing your videos they truly are so satisfying & soothing to me even tho ive been a gardener & an avid canner for well over 31 yrs i still enjoy your videos they're always filled with so much advise or opinions, i always take others advise or opinions in consideration..because everyone is different or likes to do things differently, one persons way may not work for one but with another it can definitely help theirs thrive so heck ya I'm all about listening & watching others it never bothers me to take someones advise or opinions..with that said THANK YOU so much becky!! 😊
What about making the side yard/previous garden a perennial cut flower/wildflower garden? Peonies, larkspur, rose, lavender, echinacea, yarrow, etc. It would be a magical space for kids to explore! And it would be low maintenance and you could leave the strawberries where they are. Seems like a lot of work and not really necessary to move them if they are doing well in that spot.
My favourite chore is window cleaning. A lot of people hate it, but I love it! It's instant gratification when you see them clean. I even clean the windows for my mother and sometimes for my neighbour.
Same as doing laundry, folding, and ironing clothes. Love it! When I was a child, I often did it to help my mom.
I can totally understand that you love weed whacking! I only have a tiny bit of lawn, and I'm using a lawn mower. But I love doing it. So, I think weed whacking would become another "hobby" if I had enough lawn. 😅
I love folding clothes and watching TV. Its one of my only chances to sit and feel productive. The best of both worlds
I think that area near the garden shed would make a great kids playground a nice flat area your children can play with their cousins. A swing set, a sand pit, an area to ride their bikes, with a kids garden where they can plant their favorite foods. Away from the adult relaxing and chatting on the back patio but just around the corner from mum and dad.
Becky I made your corn dip from your last video for a last minute dish for Father's day and omg! It was a hit and so quick to put together! Thank you for sharing it with us❤❤❤
YAY! Try it this summer with fresh corn! It's so good!
Always great fun to watch you! Suggest that you get an extra battery for the weed wacker so you'll always have one charging.
This is the first video I have watched of you and I love it. You have shared so much.
Love your videos as always! You and your husband's work that you're putting into building your home is amazing and beautiful! As always I'm excited to see what you do in the next video no matter what it is! ❤
Weed whacking, that's my new fave description, we call it strimming in Scotland. Thank you for giving me the inspiration to do a lot more in my kitchen and garden
It must be sooo9 rewarding for you to see your veggies growing and having so many eggs from your hens.Lively.🎉😄🐣🐣
Hello Becky, Josh and baby your garden is so beautiful. Y’all have worked so hard on perfecting your Homestead well done 👏🏼 ❤
Becky, totally unrelated. I'm going through some crazy stuff with my parents, but you are giving me a little bit of a restful space to go to for a little while. Thank you for being you and sharing your experiences with us.
❤ praying for peace for you in this crazy time! Love from Kansas.
Hey Becky! I love vacuuming and mowing, it's like coloring on a bigger scale, but I get satisfaction from seeing the end result.
Becky, my riding mower quit on us last year and we had to get a push mower to replace it. We went with the Greenworks (Costco) battery mower because the gas price at the time was crazy. My family absolutely loves it. You mow with one battery at a time rotating as they get low so you can finish the job and it is quiet. We have the same weed wacker as you. Our daughter had us buy an extra battery so she can rotate them that way she can finish the job (she hates having to go back to finish). We love watching you do an amazing job.
Mrs Becky, you have inspired me so much I have a garden this year and I put flowers as well and it is beautiful and doing great. Thank you for your encouragement. Because of you I get to eat my fresh vegetables this year. 🤗
I also enjoy weedwacking. I use both the gas one and a battery powered one, depending on the size of the job. I have multiple batteries and bring extras out with me. It is great to be able to finish the job without waiting to recharge a battery.
I love basil as well and usually grow different types. Spicy, thai, sweet, lemon, genovese are my favorites.
Freeze dryers definitely cross over strong flavours! But it’s not always a bad thing.. try raw garlic cloves on one tray and cubed bread or grated cheese on another and you get garlic infused cheese and croutons!
Good morning Becky 🍳🥚🐣
Yes! Corn loves water & is a voracious eater. The only other variable is spreading the pollen around evenly; this is why your spacing is perfect. I would keep the strawberries where they are & add additional varieties. I would also add an assortment of other fruits/berries to that area, keeping that separate from the veggies and herbs. There's lots of different berries that people aren't really aware of. Add them.
Gooseberries make wonderful sweet-tart pies. It was my Dad's favorite pie. Plus they're very nutritious with lots of vitamin C.
The yellow berries are safer from bird. Haskaps are my new favorite. Kiwi is much hardier than we think...
Golden raspberries would be a good addition to the berry area as well as blueberries.
And mulberries, kept to bush height!
I got garden gloves at Dollar Tree and they have turned out to be surprisingly great. 10/10 would recommend.
Hi Becky! Will you please update us on the raspberry and strawberry leaves and how you use them in your teas, please?
I'm almost certain the leaves can be dried also for winter use. Great blessings everyone.
YEP! It's in the next video :)
@@AcreHomestead thanks so much, Sweetie. Many blessings everyone.
I love hand weeding, it’s so therapeutical
Love basil. Definitely I leave the stem on and take off leaves after dry, though I only have dehydrator. It keeps the leaves from blowing away.
I love weed whacking as well, it’s so satisfying to have a clean look around fences, garden bed, and lawn edging
Hi Becky, just an FYI that in a traditional three sister's garden it would be pole beans so that the beans can climb up the corn stalks. Pinto beans, or at least the ones that I'm growing this year, are bush beans so you will likely have an nontraditional three sisters garden but they'll still be great for nitrogen fixation. Hope you have fun with this experimental gardening. I'd like to see how it works out.
Hello from Brazil! I've been planting beans for a few years and I've learned that if I soak them for a couple of days I can plant the ones that have started to germinate so I get a better result. Thank you for all the videos and the time you spend with us
I absolutely love to do laundry. I know its weird. It soothes my soul. I love to listen to it washing and its clear on top so you can watch it. I love it!!! My kids think I've lost my mind when I'm standing there watching the laundry. 😅😅😅😅
Becky I can't believe baby A is already 6+ months old I bet he is becoming so fun!!! You have inspired me to be a gardener and this weather in the PNW is insane how does your yard and garden look so dang green Already lol.... I finally corralled all my chickens into a run and my garden is planted but all my plants look tiny the only thing I've harvested soo far is cucumbers and green beans.... I'm impatient but so excited to grow my own food lol ....Aside from compost you should feed all clippings to your chickens saves on buying feed in the long run ......
When you weed whack, don’t swing your Weedwhacker back-and-forth. If your cord spins counterclockwise weed whack from right to left. If your cord spins clockwise, swing your Weedwhacker from left to right. That way the grass clippings will land in the grass and not all over the place.
I always get inspired by your videos! Thank you Becky!
I got some gardening gloves at the dollar store, and surprisingly they are lasting so far.. and I like them because they fit snug on my hand!
Thank you Becky for all you do and you do so much. I want you to know that I appreciate you and everything. You have taught this sixty seven year old betty. I feel honored to have found you
I always look forward to your videos!!! You’re so natural…..like talking with a good friend💕 oh how I wish I could just pop over and help you harvest. I’m 73 years old and wish I could have a freeze dryer…..but it’s not in our budget…..so I live vicariously through you💕 Can’t wait till your next video!!!
I soaked my beans overnight this year and they came up super fast! Girl, that corn and bean bed is gonna be crazy to watch grow. Looking forward to it
It will be so interesting! Three sisters is a Native American method of growing so they had thousands of years to perfect it.
@@kyivstuff I always wanted to try it but I can’t get corn to grow at all. It’s my kryptonite
I totally agree with the weed eater! Weed eating and pressure washing is totally my jam!!
Hi Becky yes dear my garden is for the first time although our climate may be more rainy in uk but I started gardening also I found out it’s not giving much to us and all the herbs and other plant in pots are doing better also we have lots of Ants 😢
I tried borax solution but didn’t work much so I start build my own soil which I have to Waite and be patient,I see David the good in RUclips as well ,
I think you doing great 👍 well done in your harvest 💕
Talking about mindless tasks that you like, I love to dead head my flowers. I have a lot of flowers on my balcony and glass enclosed dining area and I spend 1/2 an hour every morning taking off the dead flowers!! I love it!
This is my favorite garden chore too! I often have to talk on the phone for work, so if I am home, I like to deadhead flowers to make the calls more enjoyable 😊
Good afternoon Becky! I just sat down to get off my feet for a few moments. I am peeling and cutting up potatoes right now to can! I am doing about 10 lbs in chunks like yours and 10 lbs cut into steak fries. I got them from the Farmer's Market and they were just harvested. I canned 42 pints of pickles and 28 pints of tomato relish last week. So happy to be preserving so much food for my family!
Awesome job 👏
Do you throw the streak fry cut into an airfryer when you use them? I have only canned in chunks or sliced, so I'm curious how you use steak cut ones? Thanks!
Windows I find it so satisfactory, it's clean and shiny right away, love it
You get more beautiful every day Becky like your garden! I love manual work. So satisfying. How do you manage to keep your nails, skin and hair so gorgeous. I think it is time for a beauty tricks segment. I never look this good at the dump!
I agree, I love her nails❤️🌹
On your flat area you could park a tiny house and either do air B&B or rent it to help with the mortgage.
Becky I love trimming bushes. Most people hate it but I love my yard to have neat scrubs.
Your love for the weed whacker is the same as my love for the blower. My patio and garage stay dirt free now!
I made chive blossom vinegar this spring. First time here. Omg so beautiful and tasty. The smell is fantastic. I added a bit of honey and a splash of lemon juice and spritz it on salad.
Proud of you Becky...........all those are great for the teas...............
I'm thinking the beans are going to be bush because they can be mechanically harvested. Many blessings everyone.
Yes, most (if not all) "dry beans" are bush varieties.
I love power washing. It is fast, easy and has a huge impact!!😊
I have a freeze dryer as well... You ABSOLUTELY need to be cautious when combining things, especially with onions, garlic, hot peppers, etc. You should advise to be cautious in this area.
I feel like I would love weed wacking also! I oddly enjoy power washing. It’s so satisfying!
Love this video! Have a blessed day ❤
I love shoveling snow.
I love power washing. So satisfying !
Hello becky! Im loving to see you grow and learn so much more every video
My favorite yard task is using the edger along the sidewalk and the beds
Have a wonderful day. Thank you for sharing your day with us.!🥰💯
I bought the gloves from Costco. I love them, nice and cool. I have not had a problem with them. I washed them twice already.
Mindless chore I love..sitting on a stool in the kitchen and chopping veggies while listening to podcasts.
Hi Becky totally agree about weed whacking, I so enjoy it
Power washing is my favorite “mindless” outside task, so satisfying!!l
My guess/suggestion for the flat area is that it will become a swing set or climber and play area for Baby Acre.