30 Random Facts About Me You May Not Know

[@3in2Art]

Don’t label yourself as boring. I’m 63 and have struggled with thinking the same thing about myself. However, with age comes a little bit of wisdom. I now think of myself as uniquely low key and try to remember the quote, “Just be yourself - everyone else is taken”. Consider that I’m a new subscriber because of your creative content! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻💪🏻🤗😉

[@ruralangwin]

Nor Cal here. I used to sell figs to restaurants from fig trees no one would ever harvest. People were happy to give me all the figs I could pick!

[@SpanishEclectic]

You are someone I would very much enjoy having as a friend or neighbor. Introverts love to spend time doing their own thing, but will talk with like-minded folk about shared passions. I love your old house(s), vintage clothing, antiques, etc. in addition to your artistic, yet practical approach to garden design. I use 7ft tall black iron trellises bolted to tall garden beds as tomato cages. I have 12 ft tall columnar cactus as the backdrop to my rose garden because they were already there. Roses in containers because of clay soil And yes, citrus here in So. CA., plus olive trees, sage, and bougainvillea. Despite your disinterest in novels, you are a gifted storyteller, which enhances the garden advice immensely. Dark chocolate all the way!

[@lauracampos6183]

I thought I was alone. This is so me. Introvert, no small talk, love gardening, creating etc.. Thank you for your vulnerability.

[@leslysalazar6209]

"I'm not that much of an exiting person" Me neither , but I find your videos so peaceful and I find so much happiness and joy from them and I love watching them !! Even this , I didn't find it boring I hope you do more 😂, One question, do you have any animals :) ?

[@lizrising5142]

couldn't agree more Iesly salazar!!!

[@solutionsbodywork]

Introverts unite! Separately...thru you tube.... from our own spaces! Haha

[@suburbanhomestead]

Yes. Exactly.

[@aubreysteedman8176]

I was named after a 70s song by "Bread." You can have all the dark chocolate; I will take the milk chocolate! I'm also very introverted. What, bananas? More for me :) I mostly read nonfiction, especially science, nature, gardening... I loved Of Mice and Men and I used to do ceramics. I dream of having my own kiln and making my own pots. I also fantasize of living off grid. My favorite flower is probably gladiolus, but I never saw a flower I didn't like. I love peonies, ranunculus, etc. I looked at moving to somewhere in Northern California, like maybe near San Jose. Same reasons. I was an army brat, so I did live in California in middle school...near Monterey (on base) and then near King City. When you shared this, I already thought we were kindred spirits. I enjoy the personality you add to your videos with music, recipes, and insights. Keep sharing! I thought about making a KZbin channel, but I seriously couldn't record myself. I felt so weird and self conscious. I tried repeatedly, but it freaked me out. I may try again later. I'm a teacher and talk to groups all the time, but it's different.... I am so glad you put yourself out there. God bless!

[@greeeneyes91]

😂😂

[@ceecee-differentinhappyway6228]

Yes! 🤪🤣

[@barbieshelf]

…tomorrow!

[@konciciglica1018]

I live in a small country on the Balkans and i'm completely in love with my little garden, it gives me so much joy to care about plants. I once had a friend, an old lady who lived in the neighbourhood who used to teach me a lot about plants, and she had a magnificent garden but specialised in growing lemons. Your videos remind me of the time I have spent with her. You are a true artist when it comes to gardening, it is not just about gardening, it is about finding harmony and making your garden a holy sanctuary for the soul. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and love with us everyday, you inspire us. 🙂🌿 Random confession: if i ever found a person like you in my country i would like to share this love for gardening and nature and art with them... I couldn't imagine anything more fulfilling than spending my life next to a person like you and growing a garden together, but i guess it will be hard to find where i live . Lol, i think i have a little crush on you to be completely honest. 😊 Wish you all the best with your plants and continue to inspire us, we appriciate it! 🙂🙂

[@tesskohout]

I find you very interesting and you inspire me to be experimental in my garden. Thanks for letting us get to know you better!

[@brianherring3776]

Hi! I live in NorCal and I have a pomegranate tree, a fig tree and two citrus trees. I agree most people take such things for granted, but I think they are priceless. Thanks for sharing!

[@p.c.6706]

when I first started looking for gardening channels I was looking for kind and considerate people. that's what I found in you. you give the ultimate gift of sharing your experiences and what you know in your garden either through your own research, or trial and error and that's irreplaceable. every day someone somewhere gets up wanting to try gardening for whatever reason they have for themselves and you provide that helping hand. I hear so many people say they don't want to bore people with what may seem to be the same old same old but even if It's one person that gets up and wants to learn then it will never be the same old same old because one more person has been helped. I use to think I was the only one that didn't know how to garden but you can bank there is someone out there that thinks that too lol so at least by watching you I know I'm not alone in that department lol! you bring a special type "Zen" to what you share so from me to you THANK YOU😀👍

[@rambukah76]

You are calm and grounded and I love that.. Loved hearing all about you🙌🏼🌱

[@Thefreshp]

Silos, I loved this. Thank you. It's a little bit clearer why you're my favorite KZbinr now. From one non-fiction, asparagus/kale/artichoke loving Simon and Garfunkle listening, food growing, bad teeth having introvert to another. ❤️

[@joannbaumann4028]

My fav too, I love the peacefulness, information and creativity. So inspiring.

[@axlent123]

Hey, I was just reminded by watching this video that I need to go watch the rest of your videos, Corrine… Still watch your brother or cousin… On his channel… But they are more homesteaders and less Gardener‘s… Right now I need to be inspired by gardening and planting vegetables!

[@crossing3790]

Long list brother. Started gardening late in life too and thought I was cheated out of it also. Favorite verse of a book.......For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.

[@paulasmith3590]

I lived in Sao Paulo from 1958 to 1961. My dad worked for Kaiser Willys Jeep. I now live in Colorado. I now have a large cottage garden. I love your channel because not only do I love gardening, but I also love and have antiques.

[@jeanettewaverly2590]

I hate to break it to ya, Siloe, but I think many of us had already surmised that you are the quiet type, lol. Congrats on screwing your courage to the sticking point and completing this video! I thoroughly enjoyed learning more about you. Btw, my son lives in Ventura, CA, where it must be mandatory to have an orange tree and an avocado tree in one's yard. Truly a bit of paradise, but the cost of living there is to the moon. Thanks again for sharing a bit of yourself with us.

[@jeanettewaverly2590]

PS -- Did you intend to dress to match the poppies?

[@Amywazwaz06]

Wow, I never heard of that before about Ventura. CA. Wow. I think that is amazing. I wish all cities would impart rules on having fruit trees planted in every yard and city park. Fruit trees should line every city. The fruit could be given to food shelves if not eaten. It is such a shame this is not standard practice everywhere yet. So many cities are too hot with out shade and this would be perfect solution to start lowering temps

[@jeanettewaverly2590]

@@Amywazwaz06 I was exaggerating about the fruit trees. There’s no law! It just seems that an overwhelming majority of Ventura landscapes include them.

[@serenajo2470]

@@ghtbb If you actually read her comment, you’d see she was being facetious when she said it must be mandatory. It was pretty clear to me that she was exaggerating and implying that having fruit trees in your yard is so common in Ventura that you’d think it’s a law. It’s understandable to misunderstand someone through text, especially when they’re being facetious, but that doesn’t make her a liar.

[@arm4you]

Just discovered you so I'm going back through old videos. This was cool and I hope you are surprised when you come back to it later and see how much has changed. Thanks for everything!

[@suburbanhomestead]

I’ve definitely changed in certain aspects.

[@amelia1837]

I stumbled on your channel to find help growing basil from seed. I love your honesty and kindness and the ambience of your videos. My summer horticulture job is turning me into a plant addict, so I will definitely be watching more of your videos!

[@suburbanhomestead]

Welcome aboard!

[@lorannharris9034]

I wasn't going to leave a comment but here goes. I never thought of you as an introvert. I look at your garden and you choose plants that are always so full of "chatter". You may not read science fiction but you inspire it. The bird houses and poppies are a world waiting to be explored. Language is more than words dearest Siloe. Ask any new parent when their little one says dada. You tell us so many things about you without saying a word. Love your shirt by the way.

[@gypsyjudy3521]

Your gardens bring excitement to many people therefore you are indirectly exciting. I also love 70's music probably because was a teenager during that time. I am also a happy introvert but I don't like staying at home. I love being in the car and exploring different areas without having to deal with chitchat. I'm in the process at 65 years old of starting a cottage garden. It's a little more creaky to move around but just hearing the birds and the gentle winds blowing while I tend to the garden is worth it.

[@NextLevelGardening]

Wow. We actually have alot in common! I'm definitely an introverted extrovert. Love the peaceful way you present.

[@suburbanhomestead]

As a diehard introvert it is easier for me to imagine talking to an old friend, where we can skip the small talk.

[@aubreysteedman8176]

I thought the same thing. Great channel for calming down.

[@demesrvl6761]

I wish YT had multiple algorithms. Your channel would rank high for calm, intelligent, mindful presentations! I enjoyed getting to know you more, through these answers. I gave up fiction for pleasure in the 8th grade, TV in 1998, and small talk in 2004 after realizing it felt like a waste of time. My (few, but close) friends and I are OK with long bouts of quiet enjoyment of garden, nature, or art (depending on what we are doing). I appreciate you and your content!!

[@143moon1]

You have depth☺️ not many people do.

[@joannewolfe5688]

It's amazing that when I think I've seen most of your videos, one pops up from years ago. Thanks for sharing about yourself. My personality fits with 85% of your 30 mentioned traits, interestingly enough, which may be why I appreciate your videos so much. Cheers!

[@SophyaAgain]

A very pleasant and well produced channel. I was wandering if you were from Portugal or Brazil. São Paulo city is a great place to be when you're young. But when you get older you miss peace and quiet. I moved to Campinas last year - it is not a small town, and it is the second greenest Brazilian city. Cheers.

[@suburbanhomestead]

Thank you so much. São Paulo does have a weird draw to it, that is only perfectly described in Caetano Veloso’s Sampa.

[@lindsymichael8576]

I feel you on being cheated out of farm life. My family has a the same farm for over a hundred years but due to family circumstances ,I grew up in the city. I’ve been trying to figure out how to get a small piece of land for 20 years now without success. I’m now watching the people who made snide comments about my dream live my dream. 😞 But I keep going, studying and preparing for the day I can finally own my small bit of garden.

[@AnnieFarmerFarm]

Excellent job glad you did the facts about you. Watched all your videos from a far. Enjoyed them. Tn is where my farm is and I grow a little of everything with out using any sprays. I love the trees and have planted over a hundred on my farm. It hurts my heart to see a tree cut down. 70's hit was the best~!

[@RoxanaSnedeker]

First of all, I LOVE your channel, I love gardening and being an introvert myself, I completely understand where you are coming from. I am loving your videos so far, I watched your tulip one first and the bokeh on your lens and editing style made me wonder if you had some sort of background with filming or photography... nice!

[@MonoiLuv]

I feel lucky to be able to enjoy your creations. Thank you for sharing your talents and sharing even more about yourself

[@vlanza1999]

Here are a few things from one of your subs: you're an extremely talented musician, I just love your music; you are a very kind soul filled with joy and the holy spirit; you have a keen eye for interesting objects, love the birdhouses behind you; you always put a beautiful touch into your home from the raised beds to coffee cups, very welcoming. Thanks for sharing your life with your viewers. 🐛

[@anthonymorris9061]

Five years belated but - You excite your viewers. That's plenty exciting. I love the show. Thanks

[@b3vang]

I love your channel and seen pretty much all your videos. This was super cute, thanks for opening up and letting us get to know a little bit more about you!

[@dkulikowski]

Thank you for being kind enough to tell us about you. I like the person you are. Especially your honesty of when you said that you left Brazil due to pollution and violence. I feel a kind Spirit in you. I can see the artistic talent you have just in the shirt color and orange flowers in the background. :0) Thank you for sharing.

[@suburbanhomestead]

Thank you. And thanks for taking time of your life to watch and comment

[@honeygummy8022]

When you have so much in common with another introvert, and you wish you could be friends, but yeah. That whole introvert thing, lol. Anywho, love your channel and the quality videos. My suburban homestead is in it's first few months, so your videos have been so helpful and your gardens inspire me so much in my gardening/cooking endeavors!

[@suburbanhomestead]

You don't know how much I can relate to that. It's sad that introverts don't get to be friends many times. it is usually an extrovert that forces us to talk and interact. :-)

[@gregb4799]

Thank you for sharing it was pretty interesting 🌱🍃🍂🌻👍

[@libbyshipman9607]

Thank you for sharing a little about yourself. I really appreciate it. I relate to you in so many ways. I just started watching your channel recently and, I'm enjoying every minute of it.

[@BanDanaGramma]

Great job! Thank you for sharing. I have been watching off and on since the beginning and enjoy your channel very much.

[@suburbanhomestead]

Thanks. I'd love to see you commenting more times :-)

[@aeeshamcoseni]

Great video, we have quite a lot of things in common. Like 24 things in common. Gardening, Not being able to look at people or camera, and not being able to complete a sentence, Choice of books etc etc. Your videos give me inspirations!

[@blaqfish]

Thanks for sharing and thanks for all of your videos...wonderful programming always.Wish you were on PBS.

[@theramblingrose_]

I can relate to so many of these facts about you, Siloé - so happy I started watching all of your past videos and stumbled upon this one. Thank you for sharing!

[@AnoushBotanical]

Beautiful Bird Houses behind a kind soul! ~ Thumbs way up to Northern California... we do love our Figs, Pomegranates, Citrus and more of a sub tropical jungle in our yard; even though our neighbors have plastic grass. Yes to non fiction which brings to mind a book named "Quiet" you might enjoy. ~ Thank you for daring to share.

[@suburbanhomestead]

You are welcome. I was shocked with the plastic grass. Thanks for the book recommendation.

[@MariaMartinez-yk8kr]

I love you idea about garden, seed. Well done. Thanks😳🌹🕵👍🤔

[@mariadefatimarodriguesgome8789]

I Am from Minas Gerais and living in Canada for 24 years, I totally agree with your idea about São Paulo. Great vidos and so Pround. Congrats.🙏🏽👍🇧🇷🇨🇦🤮

[@lapismosi8065]

This was quite enjoyable and I appreciate you doing it. As a child living in Quito, Ecuador our cooks made fried bananas almost every morning for breakfast.They sliced them thin and lengthwise and cooked them in a skillet with butter. The bananas were sweeter than those in the states so they would caramelize a bit and were absolutely heavenly. You should try them🍌🍌🍌I still make them and if the bananas aren't very sweet I add a few granules of brown sugar to the pan. Best wishes from New Mexico.🌶🌶🌶

[@mailinglist2451]

Sounds good but in think he specified that he usually prefers salty food over sweet?

[@Jlind9335]

I live in Utah and I am growing a Fig tree and a Kiwi plant, they are in a pot and I plan to bring it inside for the winter. Maybe you just need a small green house.

[@aliceserna614]

You have so much to offer, things that you like, the info in your head and where your from. I rarely comment but I believe your even a caring person tho you don't like red that is a color of love. We see how much you love gardening. I take to heart what you say even living in FL I must add or subtract in time for our zone difference. I would also say you are an "old soul". We all appreciate what you do on YT and what you have to say. Keep it up. Wear dark shades!

[@suburbanhomestead]

I'm refreshed to read this!

[@aliceserna614]

@@suburbanhomestead Did it feel like being sprayed with a cold water hose? Shocking, I think everyone needs a wake up call. Even when you are in a room full of people there is at least one person that would love to pick your brain. As everyone is saying in the comments you have so many common qualities. When occupied with what you love doing you get lost in the moment but when having to do things you just ain't crazy about, the brain takes you to places your heart desires. I wouldn't think Northern CA as your choice maybe Southern, TX, GA or FL with coming from Brazil. Stay focused and love what you do.

[@luisa_4120]

“I wouldn’t be in a party in the first place” 🤣

[@arthemiss2157]

Im looking channel bout gardening and found you, and like all vid. and im always curious bout KZbinr that im subscribed 🤭 thank you for share 🌻

[@jessicaboon1024]

I feel like I am watching the garden version of Bob Ross, I like it :)

[@daynamason5047]

Just found your channel and I'm excited to follow a fellow Maryland gardener. One FYI, you can grow pomegranates in Maryland! There is a Russian variety that is hearty down to zone 6. I bought one on Amazon last year, though I'm worried it may not have made it through this extremely cold winter. Best of luck and keep up the great videos!

[@suburbanhomestead]

I did not know that. Thanks for the info.

[@hearthhedge9721]

Thank you so much for sharing! I have always been curious about your background. My grandmother shared her love of Samba and Bossa Nova with me, and I inherited her collection of Astrid Gilberto CD's. I listen to her and her husband Joao frequently, and also Antonio Carlos Jobim. Do you have any other recommendations in this genre/time period? I would love to expand my library!

[@crownewourth1]

This was wonderful. ❤️❤️❤️I am new to your channel. I have completely enjoyed what I have watched thus far. I am in the midst of securing a 31 acre homesite…I plan on becoming completely becoming self sufficient food and flower wise. What a treasure you are my friend. Thank you for the joy.

[@metamud8686]

#16 ..finally someone who understands what I've been saying all my life. (highschool obligatory reading killing your enthusiasm for reading fiction) :-)

[@helenamartin977]

What I find so fascinating about U-tube is that you find all these interesting people that you have a lot in common with I am a homebody and an introvert and prefer programs on TV that I can learn something from. I find my life just fascinating even though most people would think it boring. Thank you for this video. It must have been hard for you to do.

[@ec9401]

My heart goes out to you! I’m so similar. Funny how because people like us rarely go out and “small talk” we don’t know how many of us there are. (I loathe small talk too.) Have you read Quiet? It’s excellent. When I was little, when someone asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, if I had answered honestly I would have said a person living in a hammock and enjoying the sun and breeze. As a kid, I was so confused as to why everyone worked all day, giving their time away, when they could just grow their own food and put that work into themselves. I am definitely part of “mainstream” society now, but I still hold some of those views. In spirit, at least. And mostly now, I focus my energies on my little piece of earth. Even when I’m working, my heart is outside in the garden.

[@michaelcarter7027]

Well done Siloe. Authenticity is everything :)

[@Tabsitoto]

you seem so nice, so authentic and lovable:) Love you channel and you work, learned a lot, and i am always calmed and entertained at the same time.

[@nlbhaduri]

I think introverts are far more fascinating than extroverts, but the world will never know…

[@arielmcgillacuddy6640]

You seem like a good egg! Love your gardens.

[@louiseloving930]

Hi Siloe, Thankyou for sharing. I know it felt difficult to share but it’s so nice to feel closer to people even across the other side of the world. I too want a pottery studio and working toward off grid, a regenerative farm would be cool too, I’m lucky to have a climate that suits pomegranates, figs, oranges etc in fact I believe I live in the most abundant awesome climate in the world (country Victoria Australia). I’m introverted and love to stay in. Your channel is so inspiring to me and I Thankyou for helping me get started 🙏👩🏻‍🌾

[@debbieventimiglia2216]

I just found d your videos today, and I watched every one of them tkdah,that says a lot. They are very inspiring and peaceful, I've always loved gardening the way it grows in nature, Thank you for theses videos, I hope I get to see many more.

[@suburbanhomestead]

that is awesome. I'm glad you are enjoying the channel.

[@333fastcat]

This was so interesting to watch. Im not really one to watch people talk about themselves but I was surprised by what you had to say about ceramics and northern California and your aspirations to live off grid!! Some similarities I also see. Im from northern California! All things that I enjoyd hearing you share. A positive fan!

[@jwalker7888]

Love this. Small talk is the worst :) Such fun videos. I am learning so much!! Thank you. I love all the same music.

[@Ssupermom12000]

I could tell you were very uncomfortable doing this video. Thank you for sharing these few facts with us and going out of your comfort zone to do so.

[@askmamalouise7605]

Awesome! Now I understand why your videos are like an amazing movie! You are awesome!

[@dontalkback8067]

You are interesting, genuine, natural & last but not least endearing!

[@jdakat88]

No wonder I enjoy your channel. I’m an introvert, too. You need to take a road trip of the National Parks. Nature fills your soul.

[@mailinglist2451]

What a beautiful man. I notice extroverts but I admire introverts like Mr. Olivera. But I heard he’s married so there’s that. Wish them happiness.

[@CocoAtTheIsland]

Hello from Northern California! I absolutely love your channel and what you're all about (especially your video animation snippets--very entertaining). I too, am an introvert (INFJ) and PBS watcher. I'm starting my garden and thought I'd drop a comment to let you know that your garden is quite the inspiration.

[@suburbanhomestead]

Happy to hear that as a fellow INFJ

[@patriciaweaver7735]

thanks for the tell all I enjoyed it. nice to meet you it was swell.keep them coming and add more to etsy we like it, blessings to you

[@suburbanhomestead]

Thank you. I will be adding more. Stay tuned.

[@Riverhala]

You have inspired me with lots of great ideas for gardening and living. I loved your philosophy of the relationship between humans and nature. Not even mention your talents in video making and the great taste of the art. I am guessing you are vegan❤. But it’s ok if you are not. It’s such enjoyment to watch your episodes. I am also fascinated by all of your homewares. Full of character and elegant taste. Keep up your great work, shining through.

[@heatherwatson8273]

love your bird nests boxes do the birds use them? Did you make them?

[@suburbanhomestead]

Yes, I did. Birds didn’t inhabit them because they are too close to the ground and the roof is metal.

[@butterbeanqueen8148]

@@suburbanhomestead they are beautiful.

[@manifold.curiosity]

It's nice to learn some more about you! I'm not surprised you like Of Mice and Men. Maybe some day you could follow George and Lenny's dream for a place of your own in California, with some -alfalfa- pomegranates for the -rabbits- groundhogs?

[@suburbanhomestead]

But the dream is always unattainable Hamish. So that means I will never get there. it is more the like the lie we must tell ourselves to keep going.

[@XSCAPE-eg2dl]

You may not think of yourself as an interesting person but you are 😊 ! I enjoy the city life but i find the peaceful life you live and your adventures in gardening to be very interesting . We all have a story to tell and you would be hard - pressed to find one that is not absolutely fascinating 😁👍👍👍❤ . A blessed and safe new year to you 🥂 !!!

[@gapey]

Hey you sound like me! I'm an introvert that hates small talk too.dark chocolate should be the only kind of chocolate! Math was my favorite but hated science and history! I'm so upset I don't get PBS on DirecTV. Never broken a bone either! *high five*. Thank you for not tagging me to do this! LOL

[@butterbeanqueen8148]

Not a boring person. Very introspective.

[@tracisentmanat259]

Good job with that description of yourself. I'm a mom of nine, mostly boys, a few of which are older than you are and several who share characteristics of yours. Just found your videos. my gardeners will love them, I'm sure.

[@suburbanhomestead]

A gardening family. That must be awesome.

[@muse83001]

:D Reminds me of the quote "Introverts, Unite! Separately, and in your own home!"

[@kirstenwhitworth8079]

I found your channel via the Fresh P's. It's nice to meet you. Introverts are more interesting to me, being one myself, though it is often the case that we don't like talking about ourselves and don't like chitchat. Ideas are our realm, not gossip or trite passing thoughts. Tostones con mojo are wonderful - I can no longer get plantains, much less tostones where I now live. Interesting that you don't like reds and pinks when most of the flowers I see in your yard are red. Odd how that works.

[@juliaabreu8251]

Meu Deus, te sigo a 10000 anos e não sabia que tu era Brasileiro!! Incrível *.*

[@juliaabreu8251]

Oiii do Rio Grande do Sul, adoro teu canal!

[@1krmorris]

thank you. It is good to get out ofyour comfort zone every now and then. Thank you. I really enjoyed it.

[@1krmorris]

Also, I think you have the best designed videos of anyone. Great graphics and topics. They are always flawless.

[@i-chiulucero9647]

love and thanks for sharing. I live in southern CA and really need to do a better job doing the gardening. Do you have any suggestion what kind of plant I should start if I grow from seed for now in early June? thank You

[@tibbs4000]

If not exciting you are certainly an interesting person. Thanks for sharing.

[@bellaterra7777]

This was very cool that u put urself out there like that. I've been off grid for two yrs.... all I can say is, if its in your heart..... jump!!!!!! sounds corny but, the universe will catch you ♥ and dang .... totally love your garden... but more, the ease in which you appear to approach it. I get so anxious and watching you just try things not fully knowing the outcome eases that. Mother Earth needs permaculture warriors and you have the talent to teach and be a leader. A'ho

[@funlityoung]

I feel like I should be a farmer also. The thought of living away from people and having my own land and animals is my only dream in life! That would please the hermit in me! I'm living on two acres now. Your videos help me a lot. If I had a farm I would grow food for me and the homeless. Green is my favorite color also, PBS (love it) I like your beard and your gentle nature! Thank you so much. 💚🌱🍏🥒🥑🌽🥝🍐🍈

[@rwatts2155]

Hi Siloe'. Thanks for sharing so much about yourself. I can't say that anything you shared came as a surprise for me. Maybe I have lived a long time and have known so many people that I have developed an ability to recognize personality traits in people or maybe it's that in your videos you come across as being just who you have said you are. I've owned a business for 35 years in DC and have had to make "small talk" in order to do business BUT I see it as the hardest part of my work. I hate small talk except when I am talking with my neighbors' children. But while they may be small they are brutally honest and candid. I love that. I also can't think of anyplace I'd rather be than at home. I've traveled all over Europe, the USA, the Caribbean, and Central America. I love Costa Rica and hope to retire there some day but until then I'll spend as much time in my garden as I can. I have several kinds of fig plants in my garden. There are lots of figs that will do well in the Baltimore area. I'll be more than happy to share some of my plant starts with you if you'd like some. They are easy to grow and they produce LOTS of figs.

[@suburbanhomestead]

thank Randy. have you tried the mbti personality test?

[@lennapelayo3252]

I live here in Southern California and there's pomegranates guavas and citrus of all kinds all around me I really like to eat artichokes and asparagus to I think they're quite delicious now you say that a chocha is more like a squash than a cucumber do you like it is it very very good cuz I just ordered the seeds because I saw your video and I really admire your house and the way you live and you have a lot of property that has Lush trees in abundance of grass which is perfect for compost and I don't have to all that I really like your personality and I love how you cook I love to watch everything you put out everything is so interesting thank you so much

[@rosemarybushea3517]

Much in common though I'm much older. Love you and your videos.

[@esrcornwell]

Good for you to do this. I do not like bananas as well! It was and you are interesting to myself. Keep posting!

[@cathycrowder2226]

Thank you for sharing.

[@iowanne]

Thank you for sharing! I have loved watching your videos and have learned so much from them. Could you share what growing zone you live in?

[@suburbanhomestead]

Thanks! I'm in zone 7

[@adamcarroll1975]

You remind me of me. Seriously! I love pottery, don’t like being around lots of people, want to be off grid, am a homebody, love gardening, green, kale, would love to grow pomegranates, PBS, etc etc etc. Sounds like I’m complimenting myself here, but you sound really cool! 👍🏻😁 Also, just out of curiosity, where did you go to art school? Best videos ever!

[@kobywiebe4124]

I'm enjoying your videos. I'm glad you step out your comfort zone and do it anyway. I should just follow your example.

[@suzanneribas2796]

You would enjoy Puerto Rico everything grows year round. And many different fruits and vegetables.

[@suburbanhomestead]

That is true. Maybe I'll visit one day.

[@DouglasCohen1962]

I absolutely love your videos so inspiring!

[@suburbanhomestead]

Thank you so much!

[@naydamar5723]

I loved this, Siloé. Thank you.

[@suburbanhomestead]

Thanks!

[@saschathinius7082]

Hmm, I hate to do those chain things too, but you did well... I would love to talk to you more about gardening and cooking... and btw you are cute

[@primzack]

I just found your channel a few weeks ago. I have enjoyed your lessons so much. Thanks for your suffering.

[@suburbanhomestead]

You are welcome

[@codeN_8]

I discovered your channel 2 days ago and by the second one I knew we were of the same ilk. I am glad that you accepted the challenge , even though you (understandably) found it awkward and uncomfortable. No, not exciting...but very interesting nonetheless. Obrigado!

[@10xfarmstead85]

Come to Idaho!!! It is beautiful here!

[@barbaracole4314]

Your private life is just that private!! I like your cottage gardens, your mom's yard is the best ... I'd like to have my front yard that way

[@ronnihatcher295]

Shhhhhiiittt!!!!! I am freaking the boop out man! We are so similar is like blowing my mind!!!!! I mean I am a bit more outgoing and I listen to a wider range of music and I like bananas, but I do prefer plantains more and my favorite flower is the lotus but sunflower is tied with it so closer I actually say they both are my favorite. Besides that we are like kindred spirits. I would so be your friend if we met. Don't stop making videos. Maybe just dont post as often? Just something to think about, but not too hard don't stress out. :) this woman just loves Bees. Later.

[@suburbanhomestead]

That is great to hear!