I'll try just about anything at this point!

[@user-ry8iz8bj8w]

I have an idea for your landscape fabric. If you end up taking it out of the beds for the winter to keep it out of the elements, make a tag of what you planted in the fabric and staple it to the end of the fabric. When you go to plant next year you don’t have to try and figure out what you planted in it last year. That way the size of the holes correspond with what you want to Plant in them.

[@lanamccormick3412]

E to the comments to say the same thing. 😊

[@rebeccainspiringhope4357]

The beauty of your videos is that we all see your work. And then we see the fruits of your work. Often people feel like everything should be easy and fast, but gardening is simple yet challenging and time consuming…but small consistent work reaps huge benefits. Keep up the good work! And I appreciate that they’re not sped up!

[@alannagilmore8982]

My mom just gave me a harvesting basket and I’m filling it up everyday! My first year growing in raised beds and I planted too many cucumbers! I’m overloaded- making pickles today for my first time- thanks for all the inspiration Becky! I’m also pregnant this year in the garden with a toddler- totally doable and fun- he is my picker- I show him, he picks, but I have to watch him- we had fried green tomatoes last night bc he picked 6 while I wasn’t paying attention 😂

[@carriem7832]

How sweet he helps ….when you have too much dehydrate……I use dried cukes in sour cream or Mayo add to chicken salad and casseroles, salad dressing even soups. Make into a powder for storing…..comes winter you can have the taste of fresh cukes in whatever….I do all my extra greens, squashes, pumpkin etc etc….I did petite tomato pieces and when dried it made a yummy salad topping and mixed in Mayo made a great add to my husbands Sammie and hamburger topping. Green tomato salsa is great for Mexican toppings.

[@christinewilcox7080]

It takes longer to have a toddler help you, but great to have his company, and you are building in the love for gardening

[@afoster2629]

❤

[@cbass2755]

How sweet! How wonderful for him to help his Momma. He is learning too from you. Your a good women...keep it up. He'll grow to a wonderful Man

[@rossicastellanos1333]

It's too rough for me with a toddler and pregnant due September..gardening gives me peace and makes me focus..

[@tammymanuel9158]

I germinate most of my seeds in a wet paper towel in a plastic container. Once they sprout, i put them in red solo cups with soil. Then when they are ready to plant outside, they go into larger pots/ containers outside. The garden is looking awesome.

[@sarahr.1076]

Just a question because it's only my second year gardening. I had really poor germination rates with my beans this year. I just sow them into the ground. Would you also germinate them first on a wet paper towel?

[@debbiepaquin8842]

@@sarahr.1076 beans like alot of moisture but while germinating in the ground if its to cool and to wet the seeds will mold and rot. If we're supposed to get rain I just plant in a furrow and water before I cover. If its to be dry for days or a week I don't water unless I'm going to water until the rain comes. Some like to soak seeds before planting and others don't

[@tammymanuel9158]

@@sarahr.1076 i do most of my veggies and fruits that way. Its easy. I dont have much luck direct sowing because all my stuff goes in containers or pots. My ground soil is not good because I live in an HOA. Good luck, give it a try.

[@debgamble8368]

Yes I’ve just tried this method and it’s awesome 👍

[@Kpcali88]

I do the paper towel method too! It works really well.

[@donnachildress2231]

I am a messy gardener and usually look like I rolled in the dirt. I love that you show us the reality that gardening can be a dirty project. Thank you for sharing!

[@joannadiele]

Yeaaaa I try and remember to wear boots out but I love to be barefoot in my garden…,, lol

[@cbass2755]

Your a GREAT GARDNER if you look like you rolled in the dirt!! Good for you! ♥️😄

[@beverlyt.5526]

😂😅😂 me 2!!!!

[@MissBetsyLu]

One suggestion. When planting big areas of stuff like your corn, set seeds on surface and don't cover them until all seeds are spaced out. Then, if you have to respace them, you can just move the seed around. When covering or pushing into dirt, it goes very quickly. Great blessings everyone.

[@gabiemiller]

regarding the fabric rounds you've got left over: if you burn an X shape instead of a circle, you can tuck the four corners of the X underneath the landscape fabric. doesn't use less fabric but will at least simplify the cleanup

[@ljmike5519]

I have planted corn in a raised bed. I planted "the three sisters". I let my corn grow a few inches then I plant a pole bean next to it and plant my squash which helps maintain moisture. It grew fantastic. I think your corn will grow wonderful also. Blessings.

[@opr80nu]

Just curious Becky ~ Why don't you load up the side-by-side with everything you need to take down to the garden?

[@AcreHomestead]

I don't think to us it lol I should work smarter not harder

[@MissBetsyLu]

@@AcreHomestead you'll get used to using something to help transport when Jr is old enough to join you in the garden. Many blessings all.

[@lyndacrossley9548]

Oh, and my husband and I spent the afternoon in the kitchen creating freezer meals using some of your recent marinades. What an awsome thing to do. It means on our busy days, dinner is done, and all we need to do is reheat and enjoy. Thank you for your inspiration Becky.

[@AmandaKates57]

A garden trolley would help you so much to transport all your tools etc from the garden room to the garden beds as well as bringing your produce to the house when it’s ready 😊

[@yarnkelly3606]

Is there a reason you’re not using your utility vehicle to help get all your supplies down to the garden? Are the paths not ready to drive on yet? Just curious. Thanks for taking us along for all your garden fun.

[@libbywilson3064]

I have also been thinking the vehicle would be more useful.😊❤

[@AcreHomestead]

I am just not in the habit lol

[@MissBetsyLu]

@@AcreHomestead lol. We're not really harping on it or anything like that. Many blessings everyone.

[@katebanister4130]

I was wondering the same thing 😂

[@debbiearthur6660]

I was just thinking the same thing. I have a kawasaki mule, and I love it. It helps so much and saves my back.

[@janicemiller9006]

My husband told me something the other day about growing corn that he had heard of. Plant 1 corn seed, 1 pole (vining) bean seed, and 1 potato together in a hole. The potato grows down into the ground, the corn grows up, and the beans will use the corn stalk to grow on. Do t know if it works but I guess it would be worth a try.

[@MsApril29906]

The Kelley’s Country Life uses cattle panels, laid on their sides, overtop of their corn. As the corn grows, he makes sure the stalks come up through the panels, and they won’t blow over. He places some sort of poles around the edges of his raised beds, to attach the panels to, so they’re sturdy enough to support all that corn. It works!

[@julieatkins2946]

❤oh wow!!! You planted the pumpkin starts SOOO close!!!

[@kolajohnson1351]

The worst thing about putting sunflowers in the weed fabric is the removal. The roots get so big you can't pull the plants out of the holes burned in the weed fabric. We had to cut off the sunflowers, take up the weed fabric and pull the sunflowers out from the underside. Your garden is coming along great!!!!

[@MissBetsyLu]

Why take out roots? Leave them to rot there. Have 2x as many holes as needed and alternate. Blessings all.

[@TheEmbrio]

Using a lopper or a saw to cut the base off and leave it overwinter in the ground should help and create compost in place at the same time. The very woody part that won’t decay i often bringnin the spring to the compost pile

[@MissBetsyLu]

@@TheEmbrio yeah. That's what I was thinking. Or even leave it there more than one year. Blessings everyone.

[@saraschoen9818]

Hey Becky! For corn pollination not in a square, I use a broom handle or whatever, and run it along the tassels when you start to see silks on a not windy day. It helps get the pollen down. Also make sure to heavily fertilize and water your corn when it gets a couple feet tall!

[@MissBetsyLu]

Fabulous suggestions! Many blessings everyone.

[@brendawitcher8585]

One thing for sure....you're gonna have some very full and crowded planters!🤣🤗❤

[@caroll.2474]

When corn pollinates, farmers hope for wind and rain to bring the pollen down to the silks. Sara’s suggestion is a winner.

[@jajacobs100]

Becky, you need a cart to carry everything down to your garden. It just amazes me how much you can get done in a day. I wish I a drop of your energy! Love how the garden is coming along!! Have a great weekend!!

[@lisanewell4646]

We invested in a Gorilla Cart from Home Depot and it was one of our best purchases last year.

[@blossomvalleylife5503]

@@lisanewell4646 Love the gorilla cart too! We haul it with our cadet mower if going all across the property, or just pull it if not going to far. Use it for mulch, soil, weeds, and harvesting large amounts of fruit or veggies.

[@carolscott3868]

@@lisanewell4646 They made the beds far enough apart to use their Polaris ATV.....she could load that up and drive everything down to the garden area

[@Mel-vu9ss]

I was coming to say to get a wagon. They are worth their weight in a garden. ❤

[@barbaral1486]

A gorilla wagon would be just right for getting garden supplies to your garden site! I put everything I need in the wagon and pull it to my gardens, then, when I am done I just pull the wagon into my garden shed .

[@this.vibrantlife]

Hollis and Nancy’s gardening channel is worth a watch. His detailed gardening journals show all kinds of crops from start to finish. He has special instructions for corn. Anyway, I love your videos, Becky!

[@bkbrp64]

I love them!

[@FailureFarms]

I love them too!

[@AcreHomestead]

thank you!

[@robinnguyen7026]

I love Hollis and Nancy!

[@cbass2755]

Wonderful channel to follow!

[@juliewilliams3579]

Becky it's a hori hori knife used for weeding and digging and cutting. Beloved by gardeners all over the world

[@janlovesiowa6142]

Hi Becky , I am 64 years old and have a couple of things for you. when planting corn my gramps taught us 3 seeds per hole and of course it was in the field so it was about a foot apart. That being said i do mine in a raised bed and I do 2 seeds per hole and about 8 inches apart and it seems to do well for me . Now as far as the cloth I am on year 3 of mine and it is as good as the day we put it down. We did have some fraying this year due to a big storm but we just reburned it and it's fine. Make sure you use plenty of staples we put ours about 2 foot apart and we found that with the wind and such it has helped tons. for your melons you will need what I call a melon bra so be thinking what you want to make and or use for that. my gramps literally used grams old bras to hold the melons. that being said there are many things you can make and or use.

[@rosemaryguyton9835]

Becky, you should think about getting/attracting Mason Bees to your garden. They are great pollinators, don't sting, and are easy to make a habitat for them.

[@brikhouse22]

I believe she said there was some habitats for them made by the previous owners up at the original garden where the strawberries are. Not sure if that's enough for this one as well though.

[@susanhamilton1707]

​@@brikhouse22 you are right. She was excited to see the Mason Bee hives. She said they were thinking about getting more.

[@donnacriswell421]

I am so proud of your organization and tidying up that you are doing this year. It does make life enjoyable to stay organized and everything does have a place

[@aprild714]

HEY JUST REMEMBER PEOPLE STILL GREW THEIR GARDENS WITHOUT ANY OF THIS STUFF, I THINK WE ALL HAVE TO REMIND OURSELVES OF THIS. Plants want to grow that's their only job in there life, i think we overthink everything these days, me included i need to learn to let what's gonna be just be

[@ashleycoker9381]

Love this comment. So true and definitely needed to be said:)

[@sherryrector2275]

I am so with you.

[@normastarr4390]

Becky, your garden is beautiful. Imagine what it will look like when all those plants are full size. So lovely.

[@lisanowakow3688]

I always grow corn in raised beds, I hill up around knee high and can put a cord around the bed using a railroad ties and cord if necessary to protect in bad storms.

[@teresawebster3498]

I have grown corn in a raised bed. It did good, but you have to still plan for it to get blown over if you do not stake somehow. I also grew squash with my corn.

[@AcreHomestead]

thank you

[@deesandiego]

Your raised gardens are amazing and will guarantee very productive growing for years

[@shandalmills7414]

Thank you for your videos. The tool is called a Hori Hori knife. I probably spelled it wrong but and awesome garden tool.

[@trishcraig723]

400 sweet corn seeds needs 100 square feet of growing space. Keep in mind it tops out at around 6 to 7 feet high and requires a lot of nitrogen and water. Good luck!

[@carlstevenson4232]

I noticed you have cement blocks in the raised area that the previous owner put in. Consider planting flowers inside those blocks to promote pollination and prevent pests. A good first choice would be heirloom marigold…plus you can save the seeds to plant next year.

[@susanluksetic977]

Thanks for another great video 😊

[@jennynations7676]

I really hope I'm not the only one that noticed you misspelled video when you put on the screen that your inside projects would be separate. I realize it was simply a typo, but felt you might want to know. I do love your enthusiasm when it comes to your garden. I think your raised beds are going to be fabulous. I can't wait to see it.

[@lyndacrossley9548]

Becky, your garden is awesome. We have been harvesting our lettuce, spinach, and radishes here in Australia. We planted out snow peas, garlic, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, onions, spring onions, and carrots. I am hoping we have a wonderful harvest later in the year. Here in Australia (Melbourne), the weather has been quite odd, and some things are growing out of season, like tomatoes! But I just go with what the weather is doing.

[@vmhvideo]

Put the landscape circles at the bottom of your pots so the soil doesn't run out. I use coffee filters which work perfectly as well.

[@sherriekemper1828]

I think the tool you showed was a hori hori knife--not sure about the spelling. Also, I planted corn in a raised bed as close as yours and it had almost 100% germination and grew like crazy. I didn't get it planted until July 1 and it was taller than my husband in six weeks. I thought the stalks were actually holding each other up. Oh, the variety was Silver Queen.

[@teresecox4109]

So cool that you mentioned Rachel from That 1870’s Homestead! Another one of my absolute favorite channels.

[@melissawiygul3675]

Hey Becky! Next year I would plant three rows of corn so far edge, middle and other far edge. You also want some pollinator plants nearby and it should grow just great. My Granddaddy always said corn needed to be in rows of three across. I can't wait to see how your corn crop works out this year! Go girl!

[@debihediger4760]

Even my husband found your channel and enjoyed watching you and your dad put the weed fabric in your beds. He was telling me all about it. So congrats you even caught my husband’s attention, and that just doesn’t happen! I love your channel!❤❤❤

[@belieftransformation]

You did a great amount done in just one day! Way to go! Thanks for inviting us along! Blessings to all 🤗💜🇨🇦

[@arvellataratuta2150]

Becky, when I saw you put your fertilizer in an old pot, I thought I would mention that you can get some great two gallon frosting buckets free from Costco bakery department. They are so handy in the garden and even in your grow room. Durable too, with lids. I have quite a few and use for many things.

[@ladilynne]

I get them also from two other bakeries at major stores

[@cbass2755]

I carry a bucket with me around my garden and yard too. It is handy for weeds, garbage etc…then you just dump away in the garbage. I love it. Buckets are very handy…

[@jelatinosa]

Or if you know anyone with a cat. Some kitty litter comes in a pail that would be good for this

[@bintlooda]

I love the idea of volunteer plants. And it’s so much easier to plant to soil directly this tarp feels so constructed to me

[@myfishisbubbles]

When thinking about plant fertility, make sure to also feed the microbial life in your soil. Make compost extract and water in that as much as you can. You want a diverse population of beneficial bacteria, fungi, nematodes, and amoeba, and your compost likely contains a few of those. Your garden is going to look great!

[@heidipustelniak652]

I consider my daily gardening to be my “work out” time! Some days I carry water to my plants instead of getting out the hose! Sure wish I had an irrigation system! But carrying a watering can is good for the 72 year old body!

[@cbass2755]

It is! I’m a 70 year old and I do the same. By the end of summer I’m pretty strong! 💪

[@harmonyfamilylifetk]

Thank you Becky for sharing all your great content. I pulled a neck this week and bulk cooked for the week and made 2 different coleslaw, potato salad, twice baked potato casserole, and a cauliflower soup. Now, two nights this week, I just need to throw meat in the air fryer, and we'll have dinner ready.

[@robertlavigne6560]

I've started doing some bulk cooking because of Becky. Cooking is difficult when you are switching from cooking for 5 people to just 2. I bought some chicken thighs on sale and made the honey chipotle marinade and the Greek chicken one as well. Both recipes are delicious. Have a good day, Debbie Lavigne

[@hillarypatz7616]

Thank you so much for reminding me of the pre-soak method. I planted Jade green beans 2 weeks ago, and had super spotty germination. NO germination from my cucumbers, which is weird, as they are brand new seeds. So yesterday, I set the rest of my beans, some cucs and some cilantro to soak, and I will plant today. I am hopeful for increased success!! Love watching your garden grow! BTW... I have tried and tried to get a good corn stand in a raised bed.. and ended up with nice plants.. and TEENY tiny little corn cobs.. I think though, your beds, are big enough, that you can maybe help with the fertilization of the stalks.. and find success. I wish you the best!

[@daniellewoodward4728]

I too planted corn in my raised bed this year and they are 6 feet tall should be able to harvest soon it worked out great so far

[@themommymagic]

I can’t stop thinking about that vanilla sugar, cookies sweet bread anything that needs sugar can benefit from the vanilla. I’m so excited to try it myself such a clever discovery! Yay!

[@greentree211]

it would be so cool to get a little more context in the title of the video! I am really not interasted in the kitchen content but love to see you in the garden and sometimes its hard to tell what i am getting into when i click on a video!

[@loverlyredhead]

Agreed. I haven't watched many of her recent videos because I can't tell from the title/thumbnail what subject they are on. I think she's attempting to do clickbait style titles (which the algorithm favors), but they don't work when you have no idea what the subject is.

[@juliewolfe7558]

Yep you can totally grow corn in raised beds - no problem. Just as long as the bed is big enough. I've grown them in a 4x4 bed. Corn can even be grown in grow bags - you just need to plant a bunch of bags and put them in a block or a circle.

[@AcreHomestead]

Oh yay!

[@blossomvalleylife5503]

@@AcreHomestead I interplanted my corn with my sweet potatoes this year in a raised bed and it is doing fantastic! It is supposed to help shade the sweet potatoes.

[@MissBetsyLu]

Very good ideas. Blessings all.

[@centreeki-librecenter9506]

Hi Becky, for the past 3 years I've been growing corn. My biggest struggle is the wind and looking at your open garden, I'm guessing this will be a problem for you too. This year we made a barrier to prevent them from falling and breaking. It's made so the light can pass but solid enough to keep the corn up. Just wanted to tell you so you can maybe think about it. Ps you are my inspiration!! Love your channel

[@kathyburns2945]

Have you thought about getting a cart to haul your garden stuff back and forth? I purchased a gorilla cart from Amazon a few years ago and it has been a life savor.

[@JulieHighland]

I believe they just bought one not long ago. But I think theirs is gas (don’t quote me). I love how quiet our golf cart is!

[@GinasBeautyReviews]

I’m excited to see your garden in full swing this summer. It’s fun imagining it with you.

[@AvaPlayz-ev7uy]

I not only grow this variety, but I have done for the last 3 years, in a raised bed. Good luck & much love Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 UK 🇬🇧 xx

[@kitford513]

Corn can grow in a raised bed easy. If you do square foot gardening you can plant 4 per sq ft.

[@magsstewart5488]

I’ve been out traveling the last few weeks & am just catching up w/your progress now. WOW GIRL! You are doing a great job with those beds! I really didn’t think you’d get them all planted, but there you are, knocking them out one after another! GROW THAT FOOD! 😊

[@HLS70]

Food grade Diatomaceous Earth is very useful for pest control like slugs as the Diatomaceous Earth is very sharp to them and kills them so a sprinkle in your beds would help with that.

[@sarahgordon4201]

You are a joy to watch and learn from. You are not pretentious, things happen and you recognize that and move on. Always looking forward to your next video.

[@cbass2755]

It was 92 in my area of Michigan today. Seems like i picked better areas for my containers and raised beds this year. I learned a lot last year as to where the sun shines and where shade is. So far, so good for me..yay!😊

[@cherreellewellyn2421]

I can’t wait for all these plants to grow and produce. This garden is going to be stunning

[@megstaton6990]

Unlike tomatoes, peppers, squashes, etc. corn doesn’t rely on bees for pollination. It relies on the wind. I suggest that when you thin your plants, you stagger them in your rows. I’ve never tried it in raised beds either, but if it doesn’t work this year, you might want to set up the recommended 10 x 10 (or bigger) bed up in the old garden near your strawberries. My father owned a nursery, garden store and landscape architecture company for many years. He was an avid gardener and hosted a weekly gardening radio program … and corn was always a problem because of the size and shape of the plot he could devote to corn. P. S. Mosque is pronounced “musk”

[@dolorescampbell]

I’m not sure if anyone has recommended this to you but you might want to consider getting a yard wagon to move your plants, soil products, harvest etc around. It was a game changer for me! So many less steps and no need carry items. The large wheels make it easy to pull on uneven ground, over lawn, gravel etc

[@jaynegossett6638]

I am 71 years old and come from a long line of farmers. I have never soaked corn seeds. We like Kentucky Wonder green beans and I plant them in the hole with the corn. Then the beans have something to grow on. Kudos to you for taking on such a massive garden.

[@MissBetsyLu]

How do you keep bean plants from overcoming the corn seedlings? Blessings all.

[@blujen1642]

Did you know there are pea sheller machines you can get? The garden is really coming together! You might find a use for those landscape fabric rounds in your pots.

[@amberharper9975]

I know this is kind of late since you’ve already planted your corn, but might be helpful in the future. I live in Kentucky, and sweet corn is a standard crop we grow in our summer gardens. The old-timers swear by planting at least five rows of corn to ensure proper pollination that are at least 12 to 15 feet long. We have always done this and it has been successful for us.

[@kimberlyhaney7582]

To help prevent seeds fall out of open packaging, I fold the top over and put a paperclip on it.

[@MissBetsyLu]

👍🌹👍🥰🥰me too. Blessings.

[@rosadominguez118]

A suggestion when growing corn and beans you should plant them together but first you let your corn seeds grow about an inch. Then you back and plant your beans seeds. Once the beans vines start to grow you go ahead and wire the vines into the corn stems. When you back and harvest your beans it’ll be easier on you. Good luck ❤

[@katherinedoyle844]

I love all the progress in the garden. One thing I heard about sunflowers is that they take up a lot of the nutrients from around them and it will stunt the growth of other plants around them. Happy year 1 in the new garden!

[@Workinggirlhomestead]

I was going to say the same. I am concerned about overcrowding also, but lets see

[@beverlyt.5526]

And Sunflowers have a HUGE rooting system. When I pull mine just before winter I have HUGE HOLES in the ground like crators!!! They would look very beautiful around the posts of the fencing.

[@cowgirlboo2402]

I'm completely in love with your raised bed garden!!! Looks like it's a joy to be in! Thinking I'm gonna have to have my carpenter hubby build me some instead of ruining my back doing it straight into the ground!

[@MissBetsyLu]

Very good idea. Blessings all.

[@cindyscheepsma7966]

Becky....in my experience with heavy produce hanging off the raised garden bed actually pulled the plants from the dirt....FYI....the garden looks wonderful....praying for wonderful weather and a huge bounty...!!!

[@ellenradford8582]

We here in NC in my father in laws garden would plant Seneca Chief yellow corn. It did quite well in our area. The earlier you plant here, the less corn pests you get. That is from a lifelong farmer.

[@JulieHighland]

If you have as high of winds as you say(80-100mph winds) in the clear open area, I wouldn’t put the corn in beds. And I wouldn’t even put them in the new garden area. I would put them closest to the ground where there is more wind protection. We live surrounded by corn and strawberry farms and they just harvested all theirs. But we’re also in Florida so we’re a wee bit ahead on the season.

[@ehsanihomestead]

If you do end up adding sunflowers to your squash bed keep in mind that both of those are heavy feeders and you may need to fertilize more often throughout the season if you have sunflowers and squash in the same bed. You are such an inspiration and it is so fun to see how much you are able to accomplish in what seems like such a short amount of time. I still have to get more practice with pre-made meals. My first attempt was 5 gallon bags of meatballs and at least 25 portions of penne, 8 meals of salmon patties, and 4 lasagnas. It took three whole days to prepare, and package but I felt like I wasn't very efficient. We are still using meatballs to this day for sandwiches, casseroles, etc. and everything was delicious! Really excited to keep learning from you and hopefully getting a bit faster at meal preparations.

[@RealLifeLiz]

I'm a fan officially. I love you Becky you cheer my heart. I didn't give a garden a try because I'm super busy but not enough to watch you. This is my earliest and before work. Woot woot to me

[@AcreHomestead]

aw thank you!

[@MissBetsyLu]

Enjoy every minute of it for absolutely all it's worth. Many blessings all.

[@fiffihoneyblossom5891]

Ive grown corn in a raised bed. Make sure the bed is on the deeper side. And compost ALOT throughout their growth. They are hungry. Ive found that they can be planted slightly closer together than advised.

[@Mandela219]

I am so excited to see your garden coming together! My husband has been helping me expand our raised bed gardens, and we put in 2 lower framed in ground areas for corn, beans, and peas with trellis for the pea/bean bed. I have everything but the corn, beans, peas, and melons planted and hoping to get them in tomorrow! Plus we have a wine crisp apple tree, a hosui pear, and a fignominal dwarf tree we are adding this year! Then, we plan on adding a whole bunch of raised beds to the front yard for a pollinator/herb garden that will hopefully be finished before next year's planting season. Your channel has been such an inspiration and motivation for me to get mine done and ive finally stepped out of my comfort zone and am trying new things to grow in the garden for canning and sharing with friends and family. Thank you for sharing all you do with us. It is truly a blessing to be able to watch and be inspired by you 💜

[@sharonhall5789]

I have grown corn in a small plastic kiddie pool and I did get small ears of corn but they were good. I would suggest putting a t-post in each corner of your bed and when the stalks get taller start tying twine from post to post to help keep stalks from blowing over and breaking. Then as they grow more add higher strings of twine

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

I LOVE that your employment is your passion. It makes it such a pleasure to watch your videos. I can admit that if I were still in the PNW that I would 100% want to be your friend IRL

[@nancywhitney4462]

Good luck with your corn. I have planted it for the joy of gardening but corn farmers in our area sell it for about the same price as I can raise it. Don't feel bad about buying fresh corn. I am glad you have those beds at walking level on one side so you won't have to climb into the raised beds to harvest the corn.

[@thedirtygardener]

Hi friend! I’m in 9A and I’ve grown corn in raised beds. It worked just like in-ground beds. Good luck!

[@tlotlogill3924]

Becky you do so much!! Made four roll recipe,all that planting, being a mom, a wife all in one day😅❤❤ When I grow up I want to be like you

[@mimiashford5544]

Hope your corn grows this year! BTW. ..Why aren't you using your side by side or at least a gorilla cart to get your things down to the garden?

[@leewalton3242]

I use my gorilla cart every day. Couldnt garden without it.

[@Andrea-si2vs]

I love my gorilla cart, too.

[@kristinbray6453]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful garden, recipes, and wisdom with us. You're truly blessed and I value and appreciate you. Thank you so much Becky. Have a blessed and beautiful weekend.

[@muddyacrefarms]

You really a garden cart!! That would be so helpful bringing your stuff back & forth!

[@Grammysgarden]

I watched your video yesterday, I wanted to assure you corn grows great in raised beds. I raised corn last year in a 4ft. X 8ft bed . I was able to have corn on the cob plus corn to freeze. You’ll do great. Since the silks need wind for germination I would shake the stalks a bit and noticed birds flitting around among the silks. They were also helping pollinate. 😊

[@tamarareynolds6932]

Just a suggestion... Didn't you guys buy a side x side? To keep you from going back and forth with your trays and wearing yourself out....load those Lil trays in the back of it 😉

[@christineensor6362]

If you clean your pots before you put them away in the drawer they'll all be ready for the next round of seed sowing or potting on. We do this & come the next round or next springtime we are so glad we did that. Frustrating if you need pots & you have to stop & clean them before you can use them.

[@ashleymuller7953]

So excited for todays video Becky! Thank you for sharing your life with us!

[@hollytroyer2804]

At 38:45, on the subject of peas: “I love to snack on them in the garden; it’s one of my favorite snacks in the garden to snack on while I’m… gardening?”

[@tiffeltierchen7516]

Your whole garden is such a delight, I love everything about it! 🥰

[@beckywtube]

I used to grow microgreens and specifically grew those sunflowers. Something you wouldn't believe until you try but adding pressure/weight to the sunflower seeds will help with germination. And you wont water them as much because the pressure/weight they are under keeps them wet. I used to use 10 pound weights on top and not water them for the week.

[@ladilynne]

To reuse your cover for next year, you might label them before taking them up. Also make a drawing of each planter. It will allow you to count holes and document where you added stuff on edges and how productive each bed was. Then when you prep your seeds you'll also have a good idea how many starts you need for each bed and if you need to rearrange any. I'm in zone 6 so I'm doing some of this now and I'll use some of your ideas in my fall planting. 😊😊😊😊

[@nonsense289]

just take a picture now of each bed, and you have it for reference

[@janlovesiowa6142]

snap pictures lots of pictures

[@karasmelser8752]

I love this idea! Photos always get lost in my camera roll or computer storage and never viewed again!

[@Jstblondie]

Black oil sunflower seeds will grow whether in the sun or shade. I’m constantly pulling out sunflower seedlings out of my pots and buckets. Doesn’t matter how shallow or deep the containers are. We have a bird feeder near by and the critters are constantly planting the seeds. I pulled some out from under my beet leaves earlier today.

[@laurabradley1992]

Howdy - I am in NW Washington and grow in raised beds. I put three rows in each bed for pollination, and it works great. Good luck!

[@starrmiller8737]

I would label the fabric at the end of the season for which bed and plant it belongs to for next year

[@willow8094]

I was reading something from another gardener about how they plant corn and it was saying they dig 12 inches deep into soil and as corn grows they fill up so it has more soil around base so not to be taken out by the wind and thought genius. When I had done corn you could see roots at base and with wild weather they would get mowed down.

[@MissBetsyLu]

My Granddad taught my Dad to plant pea seeds very tight the way you're doing. Great blessings everybody.

[@makingMyHouseaHome412]

I’m curious to find out about your placement of the soaker hoses around the outside edges and if the center would receive enough water.

[@melissae9151]

My daughter and i just planted out our pumpkin seeds we already germinated. Then we did some parsley, sunflowers and cat grass for the kitties. Next is another round of sugar peas, so we have some come on later than the ones we have coming up now. Cant wait...had to take a break from this heat quick. But heading back out in a few.

[@keelyjo2039]

I grow my corn in raised beds for the last few years. I don’t garden on the same scale as you but I get a great return and mine are coming up beautifully this year as well!

[@beverlyt.5526]

AWESOME!!! My sunflowers had grown about an inch inside from seed so I put them on a table in the sun on my patio 3 days ago for just a few hours. When I went out to get them to bring back inside THE SQUIRRELS ATE ALL OF THEM!!!! I had already filled ALL the bird feeders and put the squirrel food out (dry corn cobs from tractor supply) but the piggies STILL ate my BEAUTIFUL Sunflower 🌻 Starts of Many Colors and Varieties!!!!! uuuuugg. They even had black oil sunflower seeds out back I had sprinkled on the ground for the Cardnals. I have 7 acres with a creek next to the house and woods all around so I'm used to the animals... I just thought a few hours on the table BUT NOPE!!! Thankfully You decided to put the fence up!!! After ALL that hard work it's annoying when the Wildlife just gobble it up. Sorry about all the Slugs!!! We have ALOT of them here also, they are so destructive. I admit I go around with scissors and cut them in half but it's a full time job. Especially at night!!! I get obsessed, going out at 1am with a flashlight and scissors 😂. But my children are grown and thankfully I retired early so I have that luxury!!! Growing your own food is a Labor Of Love BUT So Fun And Rewarding 🌟💚💫❤!!! How's Baby Boy 💙 Doing? Bet He's Growing Like A Weed ❤✨. Why didn't you drive your 4 Wheeler down with all your stuff in it? Don't be hurting your back Dear Wonderful Wife ❤, Mother 💜, Daughter 💛 and Our Virtual Friend 💚!!! Western Upstate New York here 💕💐