Urban Homesteading In The Las Vegas Desert

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@Random_idk_whoknows 2 күн бұрын

Very cool :3 Merry christmas 🎄⛄🎁

@Lush_Acre_Homestead 2 күн бұрын

@@Random_idk_whoknows Thank you. Merry Christmas! ❤️💚

@OctopusOwl 15 күн бұрын

A great snack cucumber by the looks of it

@Lush_Acre_Homestead 15 күн бұрын

@OctopusOwl This size really is great for snacking! They do get about the size of lemon cucumbers, but with our cold weather right now, I'm not leaving anything edible on the vine overnight. I'm so excited to replant them in April! 💚

@Civilization_brick 21 күн бұрын

They look good!

@Lush_Acre_Homestead 21 күн бұрын

@@Civilization_brick Thank you so much!!!! 💚

@melodylamour6123 21 күн бұрын

Oh wow! I'm doing something wrong apparently. Mine haven't gotten so big before. I must need to fertilize

@Lush_Acre_Homestead 21 күн бұрын

@melodylamour6123 I have no idea why these got so big. I've grown this variety, Lucillus, before, and I've fed the same for about 5 years. The only thing I did differently this year is I went HEAVY on worm castings. I mixed them in at planting and applied them every couple of months. I'm amazed, and the chickens are thrilled. 🤣💚

@melodylamour6123 21 күн бұрын

@Lush_Acre_Homestead worm castings. Ahhh! Good! That, I finally have enough of from my worm bins. Now I need to remember I need to put it to use, lol. Thanks

@Lush_Acre_Homestead 21 күн бұрын

@melodylamour6123 I'm jealous! I haven't figured out how to worm farm outside in our heat yet, so I have to buy all of my worm castings. I'm excited to produce my own at some point. I've noticed a lot of positive changes since I started using them. Less pests, better root systems, no grubs, better good bugs. My ladybug population was almost non-existent last year, and this year, I had them everywhere! 💚

@CampfireRachael 21 күн бұрын

I hate powdery mildew. So annoying

@Lush_Acre_Homestead 21 күн бұрын

@CampfireRachael Same, it sucks! But I'd much rather deal with it in November than early in the season where I have to treat or risk losing plants. Luckily, in our climate, powdery mildew is really only an issue in late fall and early spring. We have about 7 months where it is just too sunny and hot for it to take hold. 💚

@theluckytundrapup2690 26 күн бұрын

They say if you paint your hardware cloth black, the wire will almost be invisible from afar, and you can see inside the coop a lot better.

@Lush_Acre_Homestead 26 күн бұрын

@@theluckytundrapup2690 We've discussed doing that, but we have an issue with birds. We've had a couple of doves break their neck flying into the hardware cloth. I'm worried we'll have more birds fly into the wire if it is less visible. 💚

@Kevin-ul8ux Ай бұрын

Are you going to make Wasabi paste for sushi or something else with those radishes? Or eat them raw?

@Lush_Acre_Homestead Ай бұрын

@Kevin-ul8ux I'm growing a ton, so I can try a few different things with them. This one, I ate raw, and I do want plenty for salads and raw eating. I'm pickling some, using them in my kimchi, roasting some, using some in a hot sauce. I'm growing a Wasabi mustard that I'm using for a stand-in for actual wasabi to make a paste, but I might try pureeing a batch up to see how it does for a paste. That's a great idea, thanks! 💚

@amyschultz8058 Ай бұрын

Most definitely. I grew jalapeños from 6 year old seed . I never throw away seeds.

@Lush_Acre_Homestead Ай бұрын

I was amazed to hear so many people throw away their seeds after they "expire." If a seed doesn't sprout, I can always plant a new one. I love that you use your old seeds, I feel so few do anymore.💚

@amyschultz8058 Ай бұрын

@Lush_Acre_Homestead I don't think most people realize if you keep seeds cool, dark and dry , they are happy campers. This way too, you always have seeds to plant as well. One of my favorite seed places burnt down last year. I just reached into my box and used what I had.

@Lush_Acre_Homestead Ай бұрын

@amyschultz8058 I'm so sorry about the seed store. You are so right, though. Proper conditions will keep seeds lasting for a long time. It's so awesome that you had those. Smart!💚

@Civilization_brick Ай бұрын

I hope construction goes well, we got a cold front and I’ve enjoyed being able to go outside and not feel like you’re in an oven.

@Lush_Acre_Homestead Ай бұрын

@Civilization_brick Thank you! 🤞The hardest part is getting it anchored. Driving stakes down in the caliche is not the highlight of my day. 🤣🤣 My husband shares your sentiments. He loves once it dips into the 60s and 70s. I love my triple digits and get cold below 80. 💚

@fionamcqueen7283 Ай бұрын

I'm so jealous. I love Swiss Chard. I didn't manage to get my veg garden in this year because of health reasons, and Swiss Chard and Kale are some of my favourite vegetables. Beautiful 😀

@Lush_Acre_Homestead Ай бұрын

@fionamcqueen7283 Thank you so much! I had honestly had Swiss Chard like one time before I started gardening. I had no idea it was so versatile, and it's now a favorite of mine, too. So many colors and varieties. I'm sorry you're having health problems and didn't get your garden in. I hope this next year brings you good health, a bountiful garden, and a huge crop of Chard and Kale! 💚

@kishonb25 Ай бұрын

😮😮😮

@Lush_Acre_Homestead Ай бұрын

@@kishonb25 It is probably the most true to seed packet picture carrot I've ever grown! It was delicious too! Of course now, I want to go harvest them all. 🤣🤣💚

@charjl96 Ай бұрын

About 45 seconds into your explanation and I'm tearing up these plants and saying "Problem solved".

@Lush_Acre_Homestead Ай бұрын

@@charjl96 I'm glad I could help and at the same time sorry you got powdery mildew. Once the cooler weather and moisture show up, it's pretty inevitable. I hope your plant was productive up until then. 🤞💚

@StepIntoGodsLight Ай бұрын

😂 thank the Lord for funny moments and lessons. Even when the season doesn't seem like it should work for your good, you thrive.

@Lush_Acre_Homestead Ай бұрын

@StepIntoGodsLight I always think of Dr. Malcolm in Jurassic Park, "Life will find a way." 🤣 It's a wonderful surprise. I fully expected to be pulling my cucumbers already. 💚

@LVFEMME Ай бұрын

What zip code are you in ? I am in 89124. Looking for growing tips. Cheers!

@Lush_Acre_Homestead Ай бұрын

@LVFEMME Hey, fellow Nevadan! 89149💚

@lauren-kitsuneroach Ай бұрын

my GOSH those wasabi daikons really are no joke lol

@Lush_Acre_Homestead Ай бұрын

@lauren-kitsuneroach I had no clue they got this big! I'm so excited to try one. I have no idea if they are wide and long or just wide. I was expecting them to be the size of a regular daikon. We will see. 💚

@Civilization_brick Ай бұрын

I hope you and your plants will be ok

@Lush_Acre_Homestead Ай бұрын

@Civilization_brick Thank you so much. ❤️ We'll be fine. We get these from time to time. My tomatoes and eggplant, however 🤷‍♀️ I will have to check on them in the morning. 🤞 I haven't had a chance to properly secure them.💚

@PepperPapi69 Ай бұрын

Where'd you get pepper x?

@Lush_Acre_Homestead Ай бұрын

@PepperPapi69 I don't grow Pepper X. I wish I did! It's my understanding that the creators have a patent, and they will not make seeds available for sale. I have a few pepper x hot sauces, and the spicy kimchi I buy has pepper x. I use it more as a gauge for people to understand when I say a pepper has medium spice, my spice tolerance is high. My husband can't eat most of what I eat. 🤣🤣💚

@tausa75 Ай бұрын

Look at the jewel colours on those! Great harvest!

@Lush_Acre_Homestead Ай бұрын

@tausa75 Thank you so much! This is easily the prettiest variety I've ever grown. The color has so much depth. Even the husks and stalks when they were growing were stunning. 💚

@tausa75 Ай бұрын

Do the corn hold their colour when you cook them? Enjoy your garden! I’m subscribing.

@Lush_Acre_Homestead Ай бұрын

@tausa75 Thank you so much for subscribing!! This is my first time growing this variety, Japonica Stripe. But I've grown a couple of varieties of red corn over the years, and it's my experience they stay red. We will see. 🤞💚

@darrelltilley7574 Ай бұрын

What growing zone are you in?

@Lush_Acre_Homestead Ай бұрын

@@darrelltilley7574 Las Vegas, NV zone 9a. 💚

@xXDarklyAngelXx Ай бұрын

That so impressive! I really love that!

@Lush_Acre_Homestead Ай бұрын

@xXDarklyAngelXx I'm so glad and I agree, I'm impressed! I've watched videos of it, but seeing my girls do it is just different.🤣 Plus, it's so good for them, so they get a healthy treat, and I get beautiful and fun pumpkins. I'm so excited for next Halloween!💚

@laughinggull3261 Ай бұрын

The kernels look like pomegranate seeds! So pretty!!

@Lush_Acre_Homestead Ай бұрын

@laughinggull3261 🤦‍♀️🤣 I grow pomegranates, and until you said that, it didn't even occur to me. 🤣 They do look so much like pomegranate seeds. Thank you, and thank you for bringing the obvious to my attention. It's been a long month. 🤦‍♀️🤣💚

@demonkiller479 Ай бұрын

At that yellow it's probably more sour than bitter at that point.

@Lush_Acre_Homestead Ай бұрын

@demonkiller479 Very possible, but it is incredibly hard. I might taste it just to see. 🤷‍♀️ I'm just amazed I didn't see this guy once with how many times I've had to clean these vines up from wind. I have radar for hornworms, but clearly, not cucumbers. 🤣💚

@got2kittys Ай бұрын

If you take out the seeds, they make good relish. Overnight, little elves come and blow them up.

@Lush_Acre_Homestead Ай бұрын

@got2kittys Thank you! I didn't know that, and my family loves relish. Do you have a recipe you can share? They probably hang out with the Squash fairies. 🤣 I wait so patiently for them, and then overnight, they grow more than they have their entire life. 🤣💚

@got2kittys Ай бұрын

@Lush_Acre_Homestead Any recipe for relish works on older cukes. When I was little I helped grind up all the cukes I missed at grandma's. That teaches the kiddos to be careful, lol. Plus, I got to cook with her.

@Lush_Acre_Homestead Ай бұрын

@got2kittys Thank you! I love that! My daughter (9) cooks and gardens with me, and my mom has been living with us for the last 7 months while she finds a place, so we've all got to cook together. Core memories. 💚

@DanteTimberwolf Ай бұрын

For people who don't know: Cucumbers are often picked before they're ripe, this is why they're soft and green. And if you let it completely ripen and turn yellow/orange, you will get seeds to grow next year. :3

@Lush_Acre_Homestead Ай бұрын

@DanteTimberwolf I was planning on using them for seeds until I realized there is a very good chance they got cross pollinated. Normally, I'd hand pollinate a couple and bag them for seeds, but this month has been nuts. I might try making relish out of it. 🤞💚

@MONCKY12 Ай бұрын

Wow they🎉😂

@EllyPark-fm7ue Ай бұрын

Ikr

@Lush_Acre_Homestead Ай бұрын

@@MONCKY12 They did!! 🤣🤣 I carved the other side today, and they are in pumpkin heaven! 🎃🖤🧡

@Lush_Acre_Homestead Ай бұрын

@@EllyPark-fm7ue They wasted no time! 🤣 They are pumpkin mongers. 🎃🖤🧡

@Warriarwomen45 2 ай бұрын

Do you sell seeds and if so are they GMO free and not a hybird type seed

@Lush_Acre_Homestead 2 ай бұрын

@Warriarwomen45 I don't, but I get my gmo free heirloom and open pollinated seeds from MIGardener. 💚

@Ogmachismo 2 ай бұрын

Are you going to make popcorn with that corn?

@Lush_Acre_Homestead 2 ай бұрын

@Ogmachismo It will go in with some other dried varieties I have, and then I might pop it or grind it for tortillas. 💚

@Ogmachismo 2 ай бұрын

@@Lush_Acre_Homestead thanks alot 🙏

@Lush_Acre_Homestead 2 ай бұрын

@@Ogmachismo You're very welcome! 💚

@DavidTheTech 2 ай бұрын

looks very cozy

@Lush_Acre_Homestead 2 ай бұрын

@DavidTheTech Thanks! It's getting there. We are still moving in and having work done, but I can see progress. 💚

@rosko1326 2 ай бұрын

Lol, I thought it was a snake at first.. 😂

@Lush_Acre_Homestead 2 ай бұрын

If it had been, the soundtrack on this video would have been very different. 🤣🤣🤣💚

@theeccentric7263 2 ай бұрын

Are these plants undesirable?

@Lush_Acre_Homestead 2 ай бұрын

Yes. The China Berry drops seed pods that are toxic, and our dogs have eaten a couple. The palos verde and mesquite are great for shade and nitrogen fixing the soil, but once they reach a certain size and age, their thorns get to be 1"-2" long and very sharp. They shed them, and we've had them go through our shoes as well as in our dogs' feet. We only keep them outside our fence line, not in our yard. 💚

@brianroberts815 3 ай бұрын

Wouldn't it be nice if you could do this with Kudzu?

@Lush_Acre_Homestead 3 ай бұрын

@brianroberts815 It would! While we don't have any Kudzu here, as you can see we have a TON of Bermuda grass, like half of our acre is covered in it. Luckily, it isn't as invasive as Kudzu, but the roots still get around 6 feet, and so far, the only way I've been able to remove it without having it pop right back up the next day, is digging it out with the pickaxe. Here in the Vegas Desert, with our Caliche clay, the pickaxe has become my go-to tool. Do you have a lot of Kudzu where you are?💚

@lorettaloveland 3 ай бұрын

Where do you buy the shoots to start growing them?

@Lush_Acre_Homestead 3 ай бұрын

@@lorettaloveland These came from an existing plant in my yard, but you can buy them at some grocery stores or at an Asian grocery store. Just make sure they still have some of the stalk left. The stalk is the solid part at the base of the leaves. 💚

@jettswither 3 ай бұрын

Ooooh, Ahhhh,

@Lush_Acre_Homestead 3 ай бұрын

🤞🤞 they taste as good as they look. My grill is ready! 🤤🤤🤤💚

@FuriousReflex 3 ай бұрын

Hell yeah

@Lush_Acre_Homestead 3 ай бұрын

@@FuriousReflex Great band, and thank you! 💚

@crazyaboutcards 4 ай бұрын

I'm growing these too for the first time. I tried one today and it's so good. I think mine so need another week or two before they are fully ripe. I was crazy excited too!

@Lush_Acre_Homestead 4 ай бұрын

@crazyaboutcards Yay!!! Did yours take a while to go from the yellow to peach? They are so good it's hard to be patient for the next round, and it feels like they take longer to ripen than my other peppers. They are so worth it, though. My new favorite pepper. 💚

@dollyllama69420 4 ай бұрын

The irony of being poisoned by food, as a creator whose channel is about producing food, is a little funny lol. Glad you’re feeling better! Love the channel! Excited to see how your next harvest turns out! 🙂

@Lush_Acre_Homestead 4 ай бұрын

🤣🤣 The irony is not lost on me!🤣🤣 Luckily, it wasn't something I grew, it was left over KFC. 🤦‍♀️ Thank you so much for the well wishes and compliment! I hope you continue to enjoy my channel. 💚

@lissekkk9759 5 ай бұрын

Ten kórnik jest kupiony kosztuje około 700zł

@jumbo197513 5 ай бұрын

I like it!

@Lush_Acre_Homestead 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 💚

@jumbo197513 5 ай бұрын

Good info!

@Lush_Acre_Homestead 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! Hope it helps. 💚

@caleblinkous-stewart6751 7 ай бұрын

They look so good!

@Lush_Acre_Homestead 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! Crazy how much better these two are doing than the one that germinated, and I've "cared" for. Mother Nature puts me to shame! 🤣🤣💚

@PriestEater 7 ай бұрын

lil chokes!!! i love finding new baby sproutlings. they look great!

@Lush_Acre_Homestead 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! I was excited when I found the first one. I was not expecting multiples. I'm ridiculously excited! Any additional tips? 💚

@erwinl.8152 8 ай бұрын

If you let some go to seed, little birds will come pull the fluffy seeds (similar to dandelions and thistles) out and eat them all winter. It’s a bird feeder that doesn’t encourage rats! I have artichokes all over my property and I adore their massive gorgeous foliage. My biggest bush last year was about 8’ across and the tallest choke on it was at about 10’ tall. That bush made me about 20 chokes last year. We take half and leave half to the birds. We even got bushtits nesting right over the artichokes now!

@Lush_Acre_Homestead 8 ай бұрын

I did not know that, but we have a ton of birds here! That is how half of my sunflowers got planted. 🤣🤣 I will absolutely let some of them go to seed once they really start producing. I would love to have a ton of plants at some point. Thanks so much for the info! 💚

@HYDROPONICS-INDOORS 9 ай бұрын

Awesome garden, 🌱 looking good, 🪴keep it going🌶 I also live in the desert of Las Vegas and the weather is Brutal here! being that I moved here from Hawaii! So I started growing in my garage. Did you survive that WIND storm the other day?? Props to you growing outdoors👍👍👍👍

@Lush_Acre_Homestead 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! I'm excited to see what I can do this summer now that I have discovered 90% shade cloth. 🤣🤣 That wind was BRUTAL! Other than a couple of Eucalyptus trees, everything survived. My seed starting hut almost lost its roof, but my husband went and secured it down. I love meeting fellow Vegas growers! I just subscribed to your channel. Hydroponics is definitely a method I'd like to add to the arsenal to grow things off season. Especially lettuce throughout the summer. 💚

@Kevin-ul8ux 10 ай бұрын

The plastic sheeting is to prevent/reduce evaporation?

@Lush_Acre_Homestead 10 ай бұрын

This is actually a lightweight fleece row cover on them right now. We have aggressive birds and rabbits that have no problem eating anything they can get to, and it also keeps out other pests. I switch it up depending on the time of year. December through mid-February, I use greenhouse plastic to hold in heat, like a mini-greenhouse. I put on 90% UV cloth around mid-May, and that stays on until late August/early September. The rest of the time, these will be covered in the fleece. 💚

@jannwilkins3774 10 ай бұрын

The weeds! 😂

@Lush_Acre_Homestead 10 ай бұрын

@jannwilkins3774 They say nothing grows easily here in the desert but the weeds strongly disagree! 🤣🤣🤣 Almlost the entire acre has either Bermuda Grass or Weeds. I feel like every time I pull 1, 3 more take its place. At least they are Healthy, Lush, and Green.🤦‍♀️ 🤣🤣💚

@uppanadam Жыл бұрын

Heh heh!! You should see my garden on a "good" day!! LOL!!

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