The Seasons on Our HOMESTEAD & Potting Up Tomatoes

My tomato plants (seed starting) for this year are ready to be potted up into bigger containers today. So while I'm going that, we thought it would be a good time to welcome all the new people to our channel - who have recently clicked on the Subscribe button ♥ We consider ourselves a little different from most Homesteading channel, because we share all aspects of what we do. How to GROW food, PRESERVE food, COOK & EAT the food as well as raising animals. With a little bit of fun cabin adventures thrown in the too for good measure ☻ If you're here to our channel, we welcome you with wide open arms, and look forward to learning more new things together with you guys!
Myco Bliss Fungi: amzn.to/3LC5dcG
Growing Food: • Growing Food
Preserving Food: • Preserving the Harvest
Cooking Food: • Home Cookin'
Raising Animals: • Farm Animal Stuff
---------------
👕 Shop Our Merch: www.bonfire.co...
🌻 HOSS Garden Tools & Seeds: shrsl.com/33ehp (Promo Code SHOP1870 for free seeds!)
🌺 GREENSTALK Vertical Planter: greenstalkgard... (Promo Code SHOP1870 for $10 off!)
🥫 FORJARS Lids: forjars.co?sca_ref=1911228.45BY9FFxdg (Promo Code SHOP1870 to get 10% off your order!)
🔦 OLIGHT Flashlights: bit.ly/3z6daku (Promo Code SHOP1870 for 10% off!)
🍃 HARVEST Right Freeze Dryers: affiliates.har...
🛒 AMAZON Our Favorite Products: amzn.to/3ihSgZP
---------------
Mailing Address:
That 1870's Homestead
P.O. Box 179
Newport, MI 48166
---------------
✅ Connect with Us 🐐
Facebook: / 1870shomestead
Instagram: / that_1870s_homestead
Pinterest: / that1870s
EMAIL: [e-mail]
---------------
Please note that some of the links above are affiliate links - at no additional cost to you. We will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase, after clicking through the links. ♥ Todd & Rachel
---------------

[@1870s]

Here are links to the (4) playlists referenced in this video: Growing Food: kzbin.info/aero/PLoi3On3ZiLmEpyoW2bzOOD6y2m1RzDCC6 Preserving Food: kzbin.info/aero/PLoi3On3ZiLmHoHGiYYlPNjrUWqmSJ-e20 Cooking Food: kzbin.info/aero/PLoi3On3ZiLmEuFpJD1rSoBWZ0qd2U5wHk Raising Animals: kzbin.info/aero/PLoi3On3ZiLmFMNMzpmLCCdn4r-B1GQYC_

[@pulver117]

You mentioned that you should pull on a tomato by the leaves and not low on the stem. Is this due to concerns in damaging the stem just before burying it in soil that could cause disease?

[@susanphelps9674]

I start my tomato seeds in a couple of inches of soil in the red cups. As the plant grows to above the top of the cup I cover the stem with more soil to the bottom of the first leaves. Keeps you from having to pot up. Goes directly to the garden. Makes a healthier plant.

[@sharonn7488]

Excellent idea!!

[@Imjetta7]

Brilliant!

[@kimdowning8736]

I love that idea.

[@michellel5444]

I've done mine this way too. Seems to work well so far.

[@KanDee_Olson]

Me too. Watching this i was thinking should I comment, but you already have.😊

[@GreeneGene33]

To anyone who gets discouraged with gardening or homesteading just remember that failing is also learning and a very important part of the knowledge.! So keep on it and you will succeed...Happy Homesteading to all.....Thanks Rachel love your homesteading spirit!

[@saundrajsimpson9627]

I am glad to see that I am not the only person that uses their kitchen utensils in their seed starting endeavors. Love all that you two folks share with us.

[@freebird9772]

I want to thank you for encouraging us to look for roaster ovens at the resale shops a couple of videos ago. I had to go to 4 shops before I found one but am so happy I did. I found a Nesco 18qt roaster for $12.50!!! So excited for tomato season. 😋🙏

[@cindytackett3419]

I have watched you and your husband for 3 years now and just love you'll and your channel. You two are such an inspiration and easy to relate to and understand. I have gardened for years but most of it was working in one of the best greenhouses in our town. I have had a garden at home for years also. But for the last 3 years I haven't been able to have a garden for both of my parents found out they had fast growing cancer. Lost them both 18 mths apart. It was one of the hardest thing I have been throw to watch both of my parents that was very active to fading away. So I decided this year to have a gardens and get back to normal. I fill so rusty but I so much want a homestead and a KZbin channel now I am retired early and ready to grow with you guys. Love your channel and what you all stand for.

[@janetgrooms4008]

I’m 70 and I sooo enjoy all your videos so pleasant and peaceful been with you since lockdown ♥️🙏

[@ljtminihomestead5839]

Here my area CT, cant plant until Memorial day weekend. Yrs past made mistake of trying to get plants in earlier, mother nature bit me in the butt both those yrs. I'm potting up my seedlings today too. I needed a break! I'm hoping to have enough peppers and tomatoes to put up for more than a yr. I've been with you for quite awhile, I subbed because of your canning videos. You're easy for my old ears to follow! 🙂

[@reginagosse417]

Your pantry challenges was what attracted me. And boy was I surprised.. very pleasantly I might add! I thoroughly enjoy having suppers with you! ❤ I have always just had a ‘kitchen garden’ but for about 15 years when I lived in a gated community, container gardening was all that was permitted. I am an avid gardener but for plants/ trees. I am back to a kitchen garden again now for about four years. I grow green onions, tomatoes, green peppers, peas and beans. And of course some herbs. This year we decided, with tremendous debate to grow beets but have to give up a flower garden. My hubby won the debate, but secretly I am thrilled to try it. I love you guys. You are kind, honest and adorably cute.

[@mariagibson2567]

To everyone new: WELCOME! Rachel and Todd are great!

[@tamarahenggeler4491]

I started watching homesteading content recently as my husband is starting a small garden this year. I searched on gardening for other KZbin options and have fallen in love with you and Todd. I love your faith, content, and approach to your channel. Also, your voices are just very pleasant and calming. I have been binge watching your channel, so it is nice that you have so much historical content to keep me busy for quite some time!

[@Funky_Fairy]

I potted my tomatoes on today, the smell was amazing. Got me so excited for this years garden 🍅

[@sandrad682]

Hi Rachel. I found you last year when I was looking for pressure canning help and I just love your channel and everything you guys share with us. I expanded my small garden this year and am happy to say I am harvesting some tomatoes already(Florida weather for you).Thanks again for all you do and share,

[@codedesigns9284]

As a new subscriber (which we found you through another channel called Little Mountain Ranch here in Canada), we have discovered the wide variety of homesteading techniques, challenges, experimentation, problem solving, and moreover, honesty. We are new on our homesteading journey, so having good skill and advice from yourself and others will help us to avoid certain pitfalls, but also challenge us to discover new skills going forward. Being a subscriber to our select list of channels means (to us) that you have proven to us to be a valuable source of skill and knowledge, but furthermore that we are a part of a larger community. Keep up the amazing journey! 😊👍

[@melboe6842]

I found you through the pantry challenge. I've stayed because of the food preservation. I am not a gardener, nor do I play one on TV. Not my thing, my thing is sewing. HOWEVER, we are realizing that we need to do some food preservation and preparing for the future, whatever may come. SO whilst I will not grow my own food, I can pop down to the farmer's market and get what we need and preserve it. And help friends who ARE growing their food. I really appreciate all your practical insight into preservation, storing and using those resources! Thanks so much. Look forward to watching the channel!

[@debrabaker5393]

You are amazing. I am wheelchair bond and you are living the life I wish I could.

[@pjk1714]

The dog gave up attempting to go out twice..lol Hope no prizes. I'm tracking those plants that work for you. Climate similar. We can't plant before May 24. Even snowed once then. Having establish plants help. Thanks for sharing

[@ElderandOakFarm]

Congrats on the growth of your channel! Ive been at it about 1 1/2 years & In still not yet at 1000 & not yet monetized. It certainly takes a lot of dedication to soend all of the time required to film, edit, & post 1-2 times a week when you're not getting paid! But I love sharing my journey, my knowledge, my trials, making connections with new gardeners, etc. so it keeps me doing it! I love your channel, so glad I found you!

[@jenniferweaver2255]

I'm one of your newer subscribers. I found you through the pantry challenge videos. I have been watching all of your past videos. I have already learned so much from you, like adding zucchini to tomato sauce to bulk it up. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.

[@pjk1714]

The kids growing up didn't like getting their veggies. I added zucchini and shred carrots from the freezer. They hold the flavor of the spices and break down. Sat back and 😃

[@Karoomama72]

It is autumn in New Zealand and I'm a newbie veggie gardener. Housing is very expensive in NZ which means the majority of folks rent. We moved into a rental property a stone's throw from the beach almost a year ago but with Covid and just life, I have only managed to get into setting up my veggie garden two months ago. I watched your video on which veggies to plant to fill your pantry and love the simplicity of it all. I feel that a lot of newbie gardeners are put off from growing their own food by how difficult some folks make it out to be. I hope to have a good harvest so that I can get into preserving as I remember my grandma always used to do♥ I look forward to working through the playlist on your channel! Big huggles from New Zealand!

[@melissasullivan1658]

Yep, I’m a naughty girl too - I totally pull by the stem. But I also tip them on on their side so theyre only working against half the amount of gravity. My tomatoes are fine: in fact my black krims have baby tomatoes on them already. I personally use the clear silo cups. As soon as they’re ready for their up pot, I place them in the very bottom of the clear silo cup and add more soil as they grow. I swear my toms are stronger for the extra light that comes through the wall of the silos. Maybe it’s psychosomatic. 😂

[@laylaenscoe521]

While watching your video in starting more seeds. I'm in CA so it's just about time I can direct sew. But this year I have a garden that's just about as big as yours! It's the biggest I've ever grown! I'm so excited but I did not start nearly enough for the space. And if you start seeds in doors you have more control over the new plants. My goal this year is to grits enough to preserve. I've been researching and learning all I can. I will definitely be rewatching many of your videos. Thank you!

[@sharonellis1251]

I love your channel!! Both of you have very positive aura's. Rachel you are a pleasure to listen to. You & Tod are both delightful and make my day brighter. A widow recently, 75 and still learning. Have used many of your canning videos. Never too old to learn new things. Thank you for sharing your successes. Hoping to do some container and raised bed gardening. Love growing tomatoes. Keep well, hugs from Canada!

[@cindymetroff810]

Hi Rachel! I have been watching all your videos for about a month or two. I live in Lambertville Mi. So not too far from you. I really love to watch you and Todd. I have gardened before but this year I am going all out. Started my own seeds, bought grow lights etc. I'm doing raised row gardening. When I feel unmotivated, I watch one of your videos, and it puts me in a better place and I get busy! Keep doing what you do, I like them all!

[@jodigabriel3512]

Have been up-potting in solo cups for 2 years. Found it best to write on masking tape the variety. That way, next year you can use it for some different variety.

[@DE2borknot2b]

Great idea to write on masking tape. Clever! I've been using 16 oz cups to plant seeds in for years...I don't like to make extra work for myself. I would put a plastic note of veggie seed in the cup but your masking tape idea is clever. 🙂

[@vanessarheadart9708]

I use masking tape too😁

[@daniellefolker2519]

I found you guys from KZbin recommendations. It was one of your first pantry tour videos. Then I watched your square foot gardening videos because I wanted to try it in my raised beds. Then I binged watched it all 🤣 I enjoy your content very much. I think Rachel's calm and relaxed energy is very relaxing to watch and learn from! I'm currently striving for a pantry like yours! It's very much a goal of mine.

[@wereadalot]

New to your channel so going back and watching all the older videos and love them because your videos are just so calm and relaxing.

[@lbcustomleather]

Congrats on all the new subscribers!

[@cynthiafisher9907]

I guess you know I’ve been here from day one. I remember you laying down and writing your goals on that big piece of paper. You hooked me then! I have peas planted and coming up out in the garden that’s all so far. Our apricot tree is in full glorious bloom and we’re trying to keep it from freezing in these few cold nights. It got too warm too quick, lol! So far, so good. I just found out about a product you can spray on them to keep them from freezing down to 20F or so. I will get some from a horticulturist friend tomorrow. That will be easier!

[@MorePranaGardens]

I started using Myco Bliss last year because you recommended it. Wow! I love it. Thank you.

[@ramblinrosecottage5983]

Potting up tomatoes is so much fun! Things start to get real when it's potting up time. You can almost taste that first tomato harvest.

[@aimeestrubell9672]

I’m new! I found you from Becky at Acre Homestead. She listed you as one of her favorite KZbin channels.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

I love Becky!

[@unleashedpatriot1802]

I am a 63 year old Iowa farmers daughter, still an Iowa homesteader, have been gardening and canning most of my years. I found your channel looking for new canning recipes. I LOVE trying new recipes and learning new techniques in gardening.🥰👋🏼

[@cherylmurray9868]

We've been around for about a year now...loving your content!! We're in North Central Indiana so can compare somewhat to your climate. we have learned so much from you and other homesteaders on KZbin!! We have a larger garden, but no livestock...we leave that to others...lol Have learned a lot from you guys...thanks for sharing..the good and the bad!!💜

[@huizy9793]

I have been watchig you 2 or alittle while I really enjoy all that both of you share in this community. I am learning so much. I have a homestead. My husband and kids have lived on it for 5 to 6 years now. Just in the last few years we have slowly started to utilize our land. Thank you for the very warm welcome!

[@JudiStitches]

🌻I’ve been following your channel for a few years now. I was born and raised in the thumb of Michigan before moving around for years. I found Constance from “A Good Life Farm” when I was getting ready to move to Alabama who has been a wealth of information while I was familiarizing myself with the extended growing season in the south. Every growing zone IS different. Love your channel regardless of where I garden! 🍅🌶🫑🍆🥬🥕

[@royormonde3682]

Zone 4 here, sowed in my carrots and radishes the other day in the garden and I potted up my tomatoes a week ago. You mentioned that you can't grow sugar but you can grow Stevia and after you dry your harvest you can process it into a power to use just like sugar. I grow a dozen plants every year and that's enough for me till the next harvest. I hang the whole plant and let it dry naturally then put a garbage bag over it and crunch off the leaves then continue on with all the plants. You use a lot more than I do though so you'd have to consider quite a bit more, anyways enjoy your video's. Happy gardening everyone.

[@juantamelo85]

I'm glad I found you. It was about 5 days ago. I was looking for a video on how to plant onions. You showed up 😊. Great Channel.

[@tammy2423]

Best channel ever! Michigan love! Can't wait to see the next season.

[@charlynedodier9682]

Hello from France ! What a nice you tube channel you manage ! You speak slowly and clearly its a real pleasure to listen AND understand as a foreigner. Now let's watch all of your videos ! Thank you for all of your dedication.

[@andreacooley133]

So glad the Stivers recommended y'all💞 I am originally from South West Michigan 😁 now down in South Eastern Virginia ❤️ we have really gotten into gardening the past 3 years. I Love it so much! Definitely my very happy place.

[@normastarr4390]

I love how you do all your potting in the kitchen. I do too. I get potting soil everywhere. And I have my seedlings growing in my dining room. It almost makes me sad to think about putting them all outside, they add so much life to the house.

[@tessie652001]

I haven’t started my tomatoe up here in western Michigan . Tomorrow I will . GODBLESS you all

[@carolmalko615]

Rachel, I found you in the beginning of the pandemic I think, when I first started watching you tube videos about farming and homesteading. I think I clicked on you because of the name of your channel. I live in an old house built in 1896. I love your upbeat, positive way of talking about everything. I love that you share good and bad lessons you've learned. 2 years ago, I just dreamed of living on a homestead and this summer we will be moving into our own!! It took a long time to find the right place, but it will be worth the wait, I'm sure. I am doing my garden in containers this year so I can move it with me! I was debating not even growing anything this year because we will be so busy packing and moving but with prices going up and the uncertainty of availability, I decided I just had to! Taking care of a garden definitely takes time but I will just have to make that time! I have learned so much from you in the past 2 years. Thank you, Rachel and Todd, for all your hard work making these videos.

[@lisastreasures]

Heard about your channel from Rachel Talbott's channel. Love gardening, farm animals and simple minimal living. I really enjoy what I've seen so far in your channel. Thanks 💚

[@lizm7787]

I’m one of your new subscribers. :) I’ve been following a few of the other gardening KZbinrs you’ve mentioned. I’m new to gardening and am in SW Michigan. I was on a hunt for MI homesteading KZbinrs, and I found you! 😊 I’ve genuinely enjoyed watching you and learning with you. You gave me the confidence I needed to just do it and start my seeds!

[@threewillowsfarm7779]

Just ordered my myco and simply grow castings on amazon. Thanks for the great tomato grow today. You always come away having learned something benifical. Plus you get to hang with Rachel. Shes the best. Constance and the hogs were unbelievable!!!

[@Our_Urban_Homestead]

Cherokee purple is one of my favorites too 😊

[@craftybeeshomestead1050]

I'm waiting in the homestead classroom although I do have chickens we are wanting raise more. 2nd year gardener on my own and waiting anxiously to redo my garden

[@melaniepaige84]

I'm growing my first raised bed garden this year! I am in Ohio and i am planting tomatoes, bell peppers, kentucky pole beans, and dwarf sugar peas. I am starting them all from seed! I planted my tomatoes in a few inches of soil in a solo cup and I heard you can just add more soil as it grows. We will see and I hope this turns out! So excited! You guys have been a great guide and inspiration!

[@centraltexashomestead-mike4956]

We are going to buy that vertical planter for next winter seed starting. We will defiantly buy through yawls merch. Cant wait to see the results on the Mycorrihizal fungi we've never used it, only bone and blood meal. We really love your channel because it's real living. We hope to improve on our video technique so we can do the same. It will come in time as we grows our channel. Mike is very outgoing and has over the years as a corporate chef been in front of the camera many times, I however and a little shy but getting used to it. I'll remember the Dixie cups, great idea! God Bless, Rochelle

[@countryfun3910]

Love your channel for all the good, the bad, and ugly. It is good to see the failures, as well as success! Honestly the last two years I have been striving to make my home-grown pantry better and your channel has been great because you show others what to do with all the garden harvest. I have shared it with friends who are wondering what to do with all their Zucchini. Keep up all your efforts and hard work🥬🥦🫑💚💛

[@mariagarcia-po6kl]

Hi Rachel & Todd. I love the way you talk about starting the seed method and give such wonderful inside scoop on planting tomatoes. Thank you for sharing such an interesting video with us. God Bless you and Todd. And when we see you again the leaves would have grown some more. Take care. Maria. 😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇👍👍👍👍👍👍🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Jmal1090]

I found your channel because I was looking into water bath canning. I live in an apartment with my husband and toddler and we're patiently waiting to move into my childhood home, which is in the suburbs. Until then, I want to learn as much as possible and do what I'm able to now, and that's canning. My parents let me start a flock of chickens at their house, so I actually just got chicks yesterday. I'll have some experience with chicken care by the time we move into the house. We'll have space for 6 chickens (city limit) and a garden. I'm planning to do container gardening at first, so content on that would be so helpful, as well as garden planning/layout in a small yard. Someday we want to have a proper homestead that has space and where the city/township allows for more animals, if we can ever get the money and opportunity to do it. I'd like to maybe see some tips on how to locate areas like that? We're in Northwest Ohio.

[@simplelife-bestlife8192]

I have been following your channel for a while now and I absolutely love it. My husband and I are in our 2nd year of homesteading on a small scale. We are in the process of looking for a larger piece of land and I look forward to putting the things I’ve learned from you, to work!

[@suziebuckingham9053]

Been watching for a while. Had to laugh when ur pup wanted to go out just as you got your hands dirty in the middle of the mess. Of course. That’s exactly what my pups would do. Never failed.

[@loismarshall2927]

Hello from Bangor in southwestern lower Michigan! I just seen your channel. I am currently doing the same thing with tomatoes. Praying for a good garden this year. Look forward to watching you. I have been gardening and canning for years. Turning 64 soon, and the old body complains more and more, but just keep going. Thanks for your videos!

[@007cyklone]

We are glad that we have found you guys.... cheers

[@firefly6738]

Hi Rachel. I am fairly new to your channel. I went through your old videos and love how you and Todd share your knowledge. This year, I started a small raised bed garden…three corn, three watermelon, three squash, three zucchini, and some tomato plants. I wanted to start small to see if I have the knack for gardening. Also, just canned five quarts of potatoes after watching your canning video. I love the variety your channel provides. Thanks and I look forward to watching your next videos.

[@memawshippabillyhomestead2714]

😂😂 Grow station jenga, love it, I have the same thing going on. I have been following for awhile but initially what brought me to your channel was raised bed gardening. Over the years I have enjoyed watching all of it from gardening, to cooking to canning and even boating. Congratulations on the growth!!

[@alyssacampbell8569]

Also from MI on the west side. I found your channel a few days ago and have learned so much already. This is my first year gardening

[@cindyspear9059]

I have been watching you for years. You have taught me so much, Thank you!

[@stephiefultz]

What a Blessing seeing your channel growing.. been watching for a while.. Just started today my tomato seeds. And a few more things. I enjoy your channel. Have a blessed day 🌻

[@steviemaxwell6565]

I’ve been binge watching your channel for about a week now. Recently moved back home to Michigan and finally have the space to grow our own food! Love how relaxed your approach to sharing/teaching is! Thanks for sharing all you do!

[@juniperroadglitterco.8207]

This is my first year gardening but I watched y’all last year 💕 🪴

[@mizzyt.9064]

Hi Rachael. I love your You Tube channel. I love watching you because you don’t make me feel intimidated like a experienced farmer would. I love sharing in your successes and failures. I enjoy the beginning seed starting straight through to the canning and cooking. Love Todd and his cooking skills.

[@2Quacks5ClucksFarm]

The Myco Bliss is AMAZING! I swear by it too. Plantonix’s entire line is amazing! I use a smidge of their Kelp Bliss when I pot up too along with the Myco Bliss. 😃

[@amys2918]

Just found you via Stivers Homestead they are big fans so I thought I’d check out your channel. I saw this one and was so glad since you explained what your channel is all about. We live in SE MI as well on a 10 acre farm and we grow pumpkins to sell and have a small veggie garden. Can’t wait to dig into your playlist. Love it already. Thank you!

[@squeakytreehomestead]

Wonderful video like always. Love hearing all You say. 10,000 new subscribers, that’s amazing!

[@craftybeautee9573]

I love your channel! I started my first garden this year, I wanted to eat less processed foods and not worry about what was available at the grocery store. I am dreaming of a homestead, as right now we live on a small lot. I love your garden info it has been great. And your cooking, I love the simple meals you guys have prepared. Can’t wait to see what happens this season!

[@DebbiesHomeplace]

When watching you do tomatoes and introducing us to your fairy dust last year I ordered some Myco Bliss Fungi. I will be trying it for the first time this year when I do my tomatoes. I'm stoked and have learned so much from you, from gardening, to cooking, baking and canning. I just adore you and Todd. And....are my favorite channel.

[@leedalrymple737]

We are beginning our journey now to homesteading. I am learning so much from you! Thank you for caring enough about others to be so real.

[@hollihall683]

While I've been watching your channel for a while now, I'm a newbie gardener this year. My dad is coming with the tiller soon so we can get the land ready. I started some seeds in sand and I'm just waiting until they are ready to pot in soil. Then plant them after frost. It's interesting, I transplanted some autumn joy and some day lilies last week(in-between the rain, Northern IL), and our yard is such a mix some areas are more clay and others are sandy.

[@yvonnejohnson2109]

This will be my third year growing a garden. So far I havent done that great with growing my own veggies yet. But Im not giving up, Im going to keep trying. I have been watching your channel for a few years now.

[@asmileformysoul4174]

Cherokee purples , mortgage lifters and brandywine are my absolute favorite varieties. I grow them every single year. The German giant is another variety I really like … especially for canning.

[@leanneirving8907]

I came across your channel when I wanted to learn to make and can pasta sauce. Been a subscriber ever since! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Our son can’t get enough of the pasta sauce, and its now an annual staple!

[@angietaylor5311]

I’ve just found you, so enjoying going through your videos. I’m from Australia and getting started on canning. I look forward to videos to come but at the moment I’m thoroughly enjoying what is on your channel 💚

[@anitahouse3600]

grow station jenga.....HA! Girl, I so understand. I double my seed starting, as I sell/give away A LOT. The "grow room" has a tiny little path for me to walk thru. but I LOVE IT! Love the channel. keep it up!

[@kristendavis8309]

Glad to be here! I just purchased worm castings and MycoBliss! Yay!!

[@therichsodyssey]

I tried this year skipping the smaller cells for my tomato and peppers. I filled cup half way with soil for tomatoes put two seeds in and pinched back one when both came up. Then when they reach the top. I put more soil in mine look amazing. I just using potting soil and haven't need to fertilize yet.

[@stephanieshowalter623]

I found you when I searched KZbin for growing large onions back in Nov/Dec time frame. I stuck around for all the canning content. I will master water bath canning this year!

[@lynny6754]

Wow! I just saw all the subscribers you have. I can't remember how many subscribers you had when I started watching the two of you, but it was definitely lower than 50,000. Congrats!

[@geepind9442]

I am at the beginning stages of learning about gardening. I absolutely love everything you have to share regarding that, and I also love all the meals that you share each week as I am always looking for inspiration. ☺️

[@loriliedel9111]

You absolutely give me confidence and inspiration Rachel!!

[@sherylgardiner7]

To all the newbies these guys rock!

[@marieschieler1914]

I get confused on treating pests. I would love videos on dealing just with garden pests. I find your videos easy to follow and understand. Thank you for your channel. ❤️

[@1870s]

done quite a few over the years, especially on Squash beetles / vine borers.

[@cristyrhodes4898]

Good morning!!! We have a small homestead in NWPA. I have chickens and in the last couple of years I have really tried to ramp up my garden and preserving the bounty. I'd like to work on canning more things. I really enjoy all your videos. I also enjoy hunting with my compound bow. I look forward to harvesting more deer this year and canning more venison.

[@musabadjie2969]

Wow Tomato Tomato seedlings, You are doing a great job Absolutely i love Gardening

[@sydneydwtt]

My soul sister! I love the cherokee purple!!! I think the mycorrhizal fungi made the difference for your tomato harvest last year! So glad I've found this page, love it!

[@kayb.5322]

Love your channel and Todd is a big plus in the kitchen! Love that you both enjoy it together. Great content and love the different recipes you share. I'm in Texas with lots of clay (mostly use raised beds) but still learn a lot here. 😉

[@great0789]

This year when I up-potted my tomatoes… I put in a bunch of the Dr Earth veggie fert. OMG…. My tomatoes turned blue and exploded in growth!!! I was mixing in fish emulsion to the water as well.

[@jfrederick71]

I love this channel, think I found you last year. Am I the only one distracted by that good puppy scratching to go out early in the video 😍

[@robinmc0628]

Grow station Jenga! 😂 I'm going to miss your gardening next year. Can you please do a video of things you've grown but don't grow now and varieties you love and will always plant? I've got to try Cherokee Purple now! Thanks Rachel!

[@carla7246]

Aren't you excited!!!!! Yay tomatoes!

[@SnowGardener]

Oh my these are looking amazing!!!! You are such an inspiration!!

[@Mrssarandy]

Rachel & Todd, you both are the best teachers and I love learning right along with you! While it's definitely helpful to follow growers in your same zone, etc., I have learned tons of things from you. I'm in North Central Texas (Dallas/Fort Worth) and most definitely only have summer, post summer, 1 week of winter, pre summer, summer...... 😂

[@2007KB]

Congratulations on all the new subscribers Rachael! Your starters look amazing!!

[@gnarlyandwhatnot]

Visited my parents this weekend, and my mom mentioned learning how to can stuff from her garden, so I automatically showed her your guys’ channel!! She is very excited to start, also she loves you guys already haha ☺️👍🏻

[@tammyr2966]

Those tomatoes look beautiful! I found your channel through a canning collaboration at the beginning of last year and am so glad that I found it! I have learned so much! I grew up on a homestead and have been wanting to get back to it for sometime now! Currently waiting for the market to come down, so we can find and make our homestead. Right now we live in an apartment and so as much patio gardening as we can!

[@SnowGardener]

I am a fairly new vegetable gardener and a new pressure canner. Your channel is an inspiration!

[@1870s]

You can do it!