A Chinese Style Greenhouse: Chinese Garden VLOG 03

[@tanyabriggs8969]

Your husbands family reminds me so much of my grandparents and the way I was raised in rural Texas in the USA. So people are all the same that are close to the land. My grandparents were my security...so it tugs my heart to see them so attentive to your sons. They will be a big part of their life and give them life long memories. I so miss spending time picking and preserving food with my MamaRene ...and the times we all got together to plant the large garden of super dry soil like your in laws have. I remember my PapaJoe...every year plowing the garden with a horse...or if he didn't have an horse...he pushed the plow himself in that hard clumpy soil. We ate well with our garden...but we also worked hard trying to keep ahead of the "bind weed"...but it is my fondest memories with us all getting dirty...working together for a common goal...food during the year that we grew ourselves. I remember in the 70's I was young adult and making my first garden in my first home and was telling my grandparents all about ORGANIC gardening...LOL! They was amused...asking me what exactly was it. I explained the theory. Papa said .....well we was too poor and it was too far to go to get any chemicals or feed for the cows to make fertilizer...so they had to make due with steer manure, raise their own feed, and pulling the worms off the tomatoes by hand and putting them in a bucket of water. Your last video showed the sheep manure method of sowing...and my great grandma...knew the value of her goats leaving her offerings. She loved her goats so much that she went out herding them and got caught in a tornado storm...sheltered in a cave...had twins...and came home the next morning with the goats and her two babies...one of which was my Papa.

[@marsranger4547]

Thanks for sharing your family stories.

[@VeryMerryLou]

that's a very wonderful story, Tanya ❤

[@a.l.s.i.4601]

Tanya Briggs , amazing story! How nice to have memories like yours, life in the country with grandparents ....

[@bookofeye]

Man, you made me cry! But thanks you’ve brought back my fondest memories.

[@americannumber2]

I readed all your words

[@mikezhou3650]

每看一次不同视频，就有不一样的感动。Miriam 用一个中国普通农民家庭做回归样板，从当今中国的浮亏，弃农经商到勤劳致富。

[@Stargazer207]

Miriam, this is absolutely brilliant and I love how the entire family came together to make this a reality. How absolutely fantastic!!!!

[@GeorgeLouVideo]

May you grow awesome fruits and veggies. There is no better feeling than to eat something you grew.

[@MiriamFollin]

I agree, it's an amazing feeling!

[@SimpleTek]

cool video! I love watching how other people make greenhouses economically, it's been the focus of my KZbin channel. Thank you for the info! Cheers from Canada!

[@UrbanHomesteadMomma]

Your so blessed to have such a great courtyard space to grow things... it would be really cool to have a tour of your house/compound sometime... it seems like such a great place. Your in-laws are all so helpful too... you married into a good family, good people... you are blessed ❤️

[@guangxidavidliu]

You married a manly man. Your in-laws adore their grandson. I see he is always in their arms.

[@MiriamFollin]

Yes, they love him, and he loves them!

[@kcfmark]

I think he's a REAL man. We have too many girlish men in my country.

[@robynfitzsimmons1137]

Hi Miriam, SanSan , is growing so quickly. He is a beautiful little boy. Oh the simple life. Everyone pitches in to help with everything, whether it's growing veggies or cooking. It's fantastic. THANKYOU for sharing your family. I love them. 🤗🥰 from me in Australia..

[@jewels3895]

Thank you Miriam. You have brought Joy into my lonely life.

[@lindaliew2312]

Yes....same here ... TQsovvvvvvvvvvvvmch wth much❤

[@mking3219]

Well done, good luck

[@wongchikwan1596]

You are always positive and productive. You bring happiness to Chinese.

[@ethanschwartz4840]

I just got to comment, Sansan is so cute!!! He is walking more steadier. Also your in laws family all work so hard to build the greenhouse. Hopefully to see more of the vegetables planted!

[@felixliu4510]

Miriam, watching your video never fails to make me smile. So much warmth.

[@debbiepovlock9819]

What a beautiful, loving and hard working family you have. Your son is adorable. Can't wait see your garden grow 🙏🏻❤️

[@AmelieZh]

May all your fruits and veggies flourish into abundance. Reap what you sow.

[@thomaslong8448]

Yes, indeed.

[@MiriamFollin]

Thank you so much for your well wishes!

[@sleepywatcher]

Because of you and your family , I think I'm planning to build a greenhouse in my garden, ♥️♥️♥️ thank you so much, you husband is the Man of mans

[@richardang3397]

I love how your videos give us all a first hand look into just a normal family life in China, love is universal. A breath of fresh air compared to how (some) media has been portraying China or the Chinese lately.

[@damepipiastropolis]

I was thinking the same. Bravo fromFrance.

[@xuliu8062]

do you know? China has the cleanest air and water in the world. You can go to Tibet in China, where there is the bluest sky and the most beautiful starry sky in the world. Standing on the top of the snowy mountain, you can see a place hundreds of kilometers away. This is because there are few factories and thermal power plants in Tibet, no air pollution, and no water pollution.

[@wei10996]

This is the exact reason why i fell in love with this channel

[@alex_studios716]

Respect your 老公 👍。 In my country we called him "can do man". Very capable.

[@sweetgurl714]

Love your family and especially your son , he’s so adorable.

[@GladysRWhite]

Congratulations Miriam! A high tunnel is such a game changer!!!! Love how everybody pitched in to get it done. Isn't this an exciting adventure? You'll benefit from it so much! Good for you! You have a precious family.

[@MiriamFollin]

I didn't know this was called a Chinese high tunnel until someone commented below! I hope we get some great results!

[@GladysRWhite]

@@MiriamFollin + Hello there; I didn't read any comments! You may want to know: the main differences between a greenhouse and a tunnel are that in a greenhouse, plants are usually grown in pots on a table while a tunnel has the plants growing right in the ground as they would in a garden. Greenhouses are typically designed to use heaters and powered ventilation systems or evaporative coolers. www.hochorchard.com/local-organic-food-farms/high-tunnel-greenhouses/

[@GladysRWhite]

@@MiriamFollin + Here is another interesting page that explains the different options for gardening: www.rimolgreenhouses.com/blog/high-tunnel-vs-greenhouse-vs-hoop-house-which-is-right-for-me Anyhow you're better off now! very exciting... I'm happy for you guys.

[@DPheart]

I'm so exited to see your garden became all green and delicious!

[@catherinewong7741]

Your husband is a fun guy, good sense of humor, love the simple life, slow living.

[@Yunhaisongtao]

This is such a great idea Miriam

[@cz964]

What a lucky little boy!

[@ketochrissy575]

Watching your videos gives me a sense of peace

[@victoriazwergmaus9813]

Perfect music!! Greatings from Switzerland 🇨🇭🇨🇭

[@cookingmusician]

So lovely to see this built! We have been getting our garden ready in Luxembourg too and have a nice mix of Chinese and western vegetables... I really want to grow mustard greens to preserve them for winter- if you do that, would you please make a video? Especially with your mother- In-law? Please tell her how happy she makes me with her kind words and generosity... I think she has such a nice spirit😊 from watching these videos!

[@bookofeye]

I’ve seen your viewers growing, your story is very unique, you deserve it. Thumbs up!

[@MiriamFollin]

Thank you!

[@Jillybean620]

The greenhouse looks wonderful. Your family has done a beautiful job. Can't wait to watch your veggies grow.

[@debl5848]

Love all these back to basics

[@2youngbon2]

Everyone worked so hard to accomplish your lovely greenhouse. That was a monumental task involving the whole family. How exciting it is to see the little sprouts coming to life!

[@eugenepang8620]

I wish you and your lovely family health and happiness for the rest of your life. How refreshing to see something so peaceful and positive in this crazy and belligerent world.

[@mikebo3775]

I can't wait to see the green house finished and start working, I can't wait to see the greens !!!

[@MiriamFollin]

There will be a video today or tomorrow with an update! 😊

[@suebrown1759]

Amazing! Love your son--he's adorable!

[@LetticeTravels]

Well done to everyone who pitched in to make the greenhouse! I like your husband's explanation - "Miriam said build a greenhouse". LOL. I agree with your reasoning. I love all the amazing veggies I can get in China but I do wish there was a bit more organic veg about. In the UK we have less variety of veg but more choice for organic stuff.

[@MiriamFollin]

I really look forward to see how it all goes! It's little bit of an experiment, since I'm not using plastic as cover in the greenhouse. If it all grows well, I'll look into shipping and see if it's possible to send you some haha!

[@LetticeTravels]

@@MiriamFollin Aw! You are so thoughtful

[@ninu5719]

6:41 I never knew San San had a gang!

[@MiriamFollin]

Hahaha!

[@Athrunwong]

Oh sweet! A greenhouse!! Fresh food all year round!!! If there is extras, you can even pickle them for later.

[@michelleotani8901]

Well done!! That’s incredible that you just got your green house built and your vegetables are sprouting up already! So excited for you! Before you know it you will be doing a harvesting video! San San is starting to babble away. He’ll be talking in no time! So cute! To see him interacting with his cousins! We have much warmer weather here in California so I have already picked a couple of squash, I saw some little cherry tomatoes and the cilantro is growing like a weed! Can’t wait for your next video!

[@MiriamFollin]

Oh, that's wonderful to already being able to harvest! For us, we've been able to pick spring onion, and soon some green leaves and Chinese chives.

[@saimas6642]

I love seeing your videos of your life. May you always be blessed with a loving, sincere and mutually respectful family.

[@leanneevans3608]

Mother in law sending love from australia.Blessings to all

[@lewow]

Love your vlog,Miriam,always warms my heart.

[@toshikot8682]

春天了🌾🌼🍀我这里也开始忙了。感谢大自然带给我们生命的源泉🤲，虽然我们住在不同的地方我们的心是相通的💞。

[@jamieatelier]

Hey thanks for a greener and sustainable effort

[@tanyabriggs8969]

Please show us how your Mother in Law puts up her veggies at the end of season. I was super excited to see her using dried spinach or greens of some sort...it reminded me of when I found a couple of large gunny sacks of some dried plants after my grandmother left the farm...I couldn't figure out what it was or why she would keep bags of dried up plants and me not be aware of it. LOL! NOW I wonder if she was perhaps keeping dried Lambsquarter (a delicious wild weed we harvested yearly to can). I have no idea what she might have used it for...but possible she had dried it for hard times...and added it to soup. Am particularly interested in all their traditional ways of preserving foods...

[@TRUELILIJOHNSON]

It is awesome ! You guys make me homesick even more.

[@haojiang2928]

老公：推了那麼多磚，讓我歇口氣再說 😜🐶

[@beeskneesbabe1]

Can't wait to see more updates on this greenhouse!

[@jingjingsun2967]

“Living healthy life with self-sufficient “👏🎋🌱

[@myjc2713]

He is such a happy boy. Adorable 😍!

[@shaolinman]

Sansan has a great mother loving and nurturing him. He’s lucky.

[@tinekejoldersma]

Looking good Miriam, lots of helping hands there too. Of to the home grown food it is.

[@25bmax]

Admire the hard work you all have put in.

[@mingming4230]

How happy you are!

[@goodmorningcharlie1243]

Awesome video thank you

[@ommani99]

Next to green house, can plant flowers, veggies and put a wood table can sit around for high tea ❤

[@shiningwarrior1957]

Great project,nicely done!

[@Crom21]

looking forward to seeing your end product.

[@Scottish2024]

this is really practice for life some people do this practice just for video😊️

[@ysbh228]

全家人一起動手建菜園！真實，平凡，最幸福！💖💖 三三

[@canwhite2473]

good job, Miriam.

[@kaisa_and_anbi]

So cool you have your own greenhouse now! Can’t wait for the cooking videos with vegetables from your own garden 😍

[@MiriamFollin]

They will come for sure!

[@kaisa_and_anbi]

Miriam In China yay! 😍🤤

[@flyonthe7013]

Hard working and loving Family. OMG! Your little boy is growing fast! Hope you're all OK. Cheers from Australia.

[@a.l.s.i.4601]

Congratulations for your lovely greenhouse! 😍😍

[@αφροδιτηβεργουλιδου-τ6ξ]

Many kisses from Ellada(Greece )👏👏👏👏👏😍😍😍😍😍😍😍💖💖💖💖💖😊😊😊😊😊👍👍👍👍🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@sanhepeng1792]

不简单！历害！,自己种的,安全放心！

[@lindylindybasicoceangirl]

...I just love your family..and looks like an awesome extended family...would be so fun to see your folks from Sweden visit when all this craziness is over...sending excellent plant vibes for the season...

[@pleiadesdragon1391]

Great job....everybody there to help you out...the best...

[@robertwang3799]

your son is gonna be a genius that can speak Chinese, Swedish and English

[@tailaihaha]

Nice! Good to see u enjoying ur life! Best wishes to ur family!

[@aliciaprince619]

Your family is beautiful!

[@boblamb2161]

Where did you get the ribs for the green house?

[@MiriamFollin]

At a local shop, greenhouses are relatively common!

[@yuanshuan7099]

You are the most lovely family I have ever seen. I am so jealous.

[@nickkorr]

Bravo Miriam

[@sennait3370]

Wow ! Det är coolt att din sön är inblandade i projekt 👍

[@matinedry3858]

Simple but happy family:🤗

[@sharonsoon4866]

Nice green house or rather high tunnel 👍

[@lucexe]

中国是农业文明，讲究的是人与自然的融合，看看李子柒那么多视频订阅者就知道了。所以，Miriam在青海农村，就让老公帮你折腾各种农村的蔬菜种植就对了，没准一不小心做成了产业，造福了当地农民，哈哈。喜欢你们的大棚，我在城市，想搞这种大棚都没有土地。

[@toshikot8682]

lucexe 引进先进农业技术机械，和当地政府部门农民👩‍🌾一起干，前途无量生活素质也能提高🌾🍀💐

[@xuliu8062]

In fact, Qinghai is not suitable for planting. There is too little water there. Qinghai is composed of grasslands, Gobi and deserts. Qinghai was once the place where the empire raised horses

[@madisonbillion4030]

洋葱大侠 你发英文给谁看呢

[@klshaw8155]

lucexe 洋葱大侠是干嘛的呀

[@bestcrossroad]

💖💖💖 beautiful!

[@lawrenceluo3365]

Nice vlog!

[@weiqiansun8630]

Hello San San👦,hello sunshine 🌞 🥳.

[@OkieJames]

I am curious are y'all going to have another little one?... Love your videos

[@MiriamFollin]

Probably, but we still want to wait a little!

[@joejoe-dl2gk]

@frs 12 Now China has no restrictions on having a second child。

[@oyingapum5002]

Son so cute , started having friends

[@paecpc]

It must be extremely exhausting, your husband hardly has any breath to speak! Your idea to build the green house? It’s nice to always find way to improve one’s living conditions. Your family is so self sufficient, respect!

[@aridill]

I think you started a trend, the community seemed really interested in the greenhouse. Are they common there? It looks like a dry area, this is a good way to conserve water.

[@MiriamFollin]

It's quite common! But most people's gardens are quite small, so they usually don't build as big greenhouses as ours.

[@nishuodedui]

这爷们儿很帅而且看起来就是个好人

[@muzammilriyaz]

Good work....

[@marsranger4547]

I watched all the ads.

[@MiriamFollin]

Thank you!

[@柠檬蛙]

好温柔的婆婆

[@ibengrossmeyer41]

hi Miriam hvor er det spændende at følge din hverdag i Kina. tak for mange gode videoer.

[@MiriamFollin]

Tack för att du tittar!

[@seany4093]

Nice video wish you will have more veges.

[@aixiangding4240]

I enjoy your video

[@annregan5330]

Hi myriam can't wait to see all the lovely fresh vegetables you all worked so hard it would be nice to hear your husband speak some English as you speak Chinese so well take care miriam.

[@tanyabriggs8969]

Can you grow okra in that climate?? I am in pacific NW now and it MIGHT be possible in a high tunnel...but it certainly isn't with just a hoop/plastic row cover. It's a beautiful plant...and prolific.

[@wakakaka6610]

You’re lucky because your husband is hardworking. In fact …everyone in that family is hardworking . Laziness is a common trait among the young nowadays. The Chinese are a hardworking race all over the world.

[@naricrighton338]

Love the idea of growing your own plantation bringing the entire family bonding together. Such a beautiful family you have there & one more thing also I love your tempo of music, just wondering who are your favourite artist??? Sharing the Love all the way frm Sydney AUS n stay safe n bless during these hard days xo

[@MiriamFollin]

Oh that's such a tricky questions! I love a lot of traditional music, both Swedish, Scottish and Irish. I also like some classical music, and then acoustic groups. But I always forget the names, so I always struggle to find the music again!

[@naricrighton338]

Your music in the background is so mellow, Love it xo

[@hashbuilder]

That is sooo cool😍

[@lighthot6795]

Safety first. make wall stronger. it looks too high.

[@小明-r4h]

希望你们能够把你们的视频放到bibibibi上去，bilibili就是中国版的youtube，而且观看的人群很多，现在基本上大部分up主都会同时开通一个bilibili账号，上面关注的粉丝更多。同时你们可以开通微博，也可以开通快手和抖音账号，这样你们就会有很多的观众了。我相信你们一定回有很多观众的。对了，bilibili上的浏览量是有奖励的。

[@MiriamFollin]

我们已经在bilibili发视频！我们叫 米粒的一家 😊

[@AubreyZhang]

This Chinese style passive solar greenhouse can be improved further by incorporating a double layer structure that to be filled not with air but soap liquid bubbles. We have demonstrated that its performance can be boosted to a much higher level that is simply amazing. See here for more info: pyrapod.com/problems-with-traditional-greenhouses-how-to-retrofit-with-solaroof - I made a video showing all the results. As for the north wall, the infrared imaging shows that it does not need to be opaque and built with fixed thermal mass. The geo thermal effect is more prominent in the ground rather than in the north wall. Replacing the opage north wall with transparent double layer cavity and filling the cavity with soap liquid bubbles is the best way to increase solar thermal energy intake without sacrificing the light intake.

[@miaomiaoo5505]

辛苦啦！！！ 劳动是光荣的！！！

[@toshikot8682]

miaomiao woo 辛苦了🍀，有劳动才有成就感！