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[@deeayers4038]

Becky , I am 74 years old and you are so inspiring to watch. I have raised gardens and canned for 50 or so years. I so wish today I had your energy. I am still gardening and canning but at a slower pace. LOL...I wait and watch for your videos. You are the hilight of my day.....

[@GOGOSLIFE]

I'm 62, and all my get up and go, got up and went, so I know the feeling. I gardened and canned for decades too. If I had her energy, I'd still be doing what I loved. Take care!

[@tanjavbpioentje]

Yes, once you reach 50 you really begin to feel it.

[@valeriedevereux5912]

I am 68 years old. Last year was my first garden. I was surprisingly impressed with myself. I canned tomato sauce from my tomatoes, using Becky’s recipe. She is such an inspiration.

[@camicri4263]

You guys are doing great! God bless you all! I am 61 and can barely walk around right now but I don't plan to be like that for a long time, it was already too long! By the grace of God will get better! 🤗🤗

[@connieanfinson3118]

Me too..50 years of gardening and I'm still learning. I enjoy canning and giving extra to my 2 boys, who love to cook. Hope your garden yields a lot

[@lexiebrown6189]

My husband and I just bought our first house, and we are starting our first garden with tomatoes, potatoes, cucumbers, green beans, strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries and a smattering of herbs and flowers. It may be a bit ambitious for our first year, but we are excited to see what we can grow. You have been a huge inspiration for me. Your joy is contagious.

[@MissBetsyLu]

Those Vegs you picked are good ones for first gardens. I'm thinking they are not too ambitious for beginners.

[@violetb2667]

We’re doing the same!! We just moved in mid February and I can’t wait to start my own garden. My green been are doing great and a cucumber. Might have to buy a few starts though lol. I have no idea what I’m doing but I’m just happy to be along for the ride ❤

[@Passioakka]

Congrats to your first house and garden! Good luck!

[@bluelilly22222]

Have broad beans too, they are awesome...three months plants.

[@lisacolmey2772]

You are doing great! The best thing you can do is get your perennial plants planted on your new property first thing! They will give you years of harvest. I watched a ton of videos on each individual plant on how to plant and care for so that I was super successful

[@rmorganics4974]

Hi Becky! We're so happy you decided to give our product a try! We are sorry the results weren't what you were hoping for, but I believe we have a solution for you.We noticed that you used our compost as a main ingredient in your seed starter bricks. Our compost is too potent to be used as a soil which is why we encourage our customers to treat it as a fertilizer. We suggest using a one to five ratio mix, one part compost to five parts potting soil. Thank you so much for giving our product a try and we hope you decide to give it another chance!

[@13LavenderRose]

This is awesome to see and I'm really hoping she'll see this comment!!!

[@shirleyvastine9328]

I was just watching this yesterday and cringing for that use of compost!!

[@mluvskauai]

Hi Becky! Newbie here. I’ve been watching the last year of videos (oldest to newest). I think I may need to limit my Becky time each day. The other night, I had a dream I had a new greenhouse. While looking over all of the little baby plants coming to life and bragging to my dad, I handed him a tray and said “look! We have tomatoes! Wait, those are freezer meals. How did those get in here?!” Lol! I woke myself up laughing! Thanks for the inspiration, laughs, and good times!

[@lisaconroy8689]

That’s adorable

[@8acreshomesteadwithpugs66]

😂😂😂 love this comment. Keep dreaming melynda. That’s so awesome

[@Divamom74]

Oh my gosh! I had a Becky dream, too. But it had nothing to do with gardening. I had also been watching John Wick so it got weird. 🤣

[@mluvskauai]

@@Divamom74 🤣 your dream sounds so funny! What a wild combination!

[@nancyfinney5505]

What? Limit Becky time? No! Hahaha. I’ve learned SO much. If I have any free time, I find myself always saying WWBD? What would Becky do? Then I do it! Make biscuits and freeze, start broth, clean out a drawer. So. Much. Fun. !!

[@ericariva8312]

Hi. I was the one who gifted you the basil seeds you called sweet. They are just from Liguria, Italy, and it's the perfect basil to prepare pesto or to enjoy with tomatoes and mozzarella !!!

[@emma.rudstam1]

Idea: Chickens and starts. When releasing the chickens, put the starts in the chicken coop and close the door thus safeguarding the starts without looking the chicks in the smaller space.

[@JanicePhillips]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@janerussell3931]

This is brilliant!

[@victoriadavis2934]

My husband and kids absolutely love that I've stumbled across your channel. We've been renting in different places for the last 8 years and I've been thinking I'll never get the garden of my dreams and 1 disaster after another keeps happening but I've been saving my creamer and coffee containers and buying cheep soil every other grocery trip and I'm slowly but surely getting the garden I want and my kids are just as excited as I am about it! I've been teaching them about the benefits of making our own compost and they are so eager to help! A couple weeks ago a took a strawberry that was starting to go bad and sprinkled it's seeds in a pot of soil and I have 20 strawberry babies that will be ready next year! My kids also like that I've been baking more for them. They get excited when I watch your videos and want to watch with me! 💝💝💝

[@reglindiseckhardt9777]

Dig up the irises and replant in another space. They do not mind being transplanted and are a real joy to see in the summer. It is a real joy to watch what is happening.

[@ingridzacharias8697]

Yes Becky, you can harvest your poppy seeds from your plants. My grandmother used to do that every year and always had beautiful poppies every year.

[@sarahtrew9331]

I grow a variety of breadseed poppy specifically for this, the seed heads don’t automatically open so it helps you keep more of the seed 😊 apparently you shouldn’t eat California poppy seeds or corn poppies but should chose varieties of Papaver somniferum only for eating.

[@Julie-si3hi]

I do this every year😊

[@joannfraser22]

You need to grow a breadseed genus Papaver somniferum. Other varieties are poisonous. I'm a seed merchant

[@judyreynolds305]

My chickens coming running when they see me step out the back door, screaming Mama mama! My husband said “ they see me step outside and they just hollar “false alarm it’s not Mama, just go back to what you were doing” !! LOL I spoil my girls!

[@elizabethstewart469]

I made the burnt butter cookies! They were sooo popular my 6 year old nephew decided to join in and helped me cook another batch - the first time this anxious kid has ever wanted to try baking. We both had smiles from ear to ear that day. Thank you Becky.

[@haileym9084]

Wonderful dear Becky... It has been a battle! After being sick for weeks, my tomatos look like they were on stilts. Got home today ready to try and fix what i could.... And my cat had knocked over MANY of the plants and broken off most of the branches. I have been sitting at the table trying to salvage what I can in a pile of dirt, stems and leaves, almost completely defeated. Then I checked KZbin. Now, I'm watching your video, trying to remember to give myself some grace and know that I can still have a garden. I have learned many lessons. And this years garden will be worth the struggles! Thank you for posting REAL videos, with tall skinny leggy beans, and grace. Hope you and yours are doing well!

[@MissBetsyLu]

@hailey. I'm so sorry you had your plants hurt. I flipped over half my onion seedlings earlier this winter and I know how discouraging it is.

[@haileym9084]

​@@MissBetsyLu I was so discouraged. First year starting everything from seed. First mistake- started WAY too many. 😂 I've been keeping a journal of trial and errors, dates, all the things. Next note entry will say "NO CATS."

[@MissBetsyLu]

@@haileym9084 don't send them to the pound! Just no cats in plant room. Blessings.

[@mfarmer2112]

Hi Becky you can fix your seed starting soil by mixing in vermiculite and perlite that would keep the soil light and moist🌱🌱so it doesn't turn into a brick. 🕊

[@tamararoberts9307]

I've been growing and saving seeds for over 40 years now so my zinnias are acclimated to my property and are considered heirlooms now 😊

[@tammycope3145]

Wow! The landscapers are surely working hard! Your garden/yard is going to be amazing!!!!

[@carolyngregory9354]

I’ve never been a soil sniffer, but considering how excited you got when you sniffed, I might try it. I love your enthusiasm about everything that you do. That’s a big reason why I’m a big fan of yours and love every video that you post.

[@TheEmbrio]

Geosmin is the earthy smell we associate with a good rain after a dry week... it triggers our animal brain

[@laurenecarter246]

I wouldn't recommend it actually, due spores that can cause legionnaire's or pseudomonas disease (bacteria in the lungs). It actually made me nervous when she did sniff it 😮

[@tink5984]

I almost cried when I opened my first bag a soil this year. The smell overtook my emotions, I didn’t even realize I was missing it.

[@maryloulauricella5617]

I laughed so hard I cried when you said I have never been a soil sniffer but you might try.That’s hilarious 🤣 love 💗 that one

[@AcreHomestead]

HAHA

[@kimh4587]

Hi Becky! If you have extra seeds that you don't want to plant see if you can donate them to your library. Our library has a huge seed bank people can use.

[@dianaanderson6448]

I made those snickerdoodle cookies 2 days ago, and the kids loved them! I froze some, and my daughter made the rest today. We almost prefer the texture from frozen more. I highly recommend everyone tries them!! Thanks for sharing Becky ❤

[@sklein7056]

Hi Becky, the white machine that got stuck is called a ‘skid steer’ or a Bobcat. Ours is invaluable here on our farm. My husband worked in the plant here in Bismarck,ND where they’re made.

[@laurenelizabeth124]

I learned this from Colleen Ballingers son LOL

[@8acreshomesteadwithpugs66]

In Australia we call them bobcats. Generally we have the tyres instead of the grippers. We do have them put away for when we do need them. Where we are we never ever see snow and we have a lot more dryer months than wet. We’ve been in drought for a long time and this year alone we’ve had more rain than ever but still everything is so dry. Feels like we can’t win. Our soil has gone to almost clay in majority of our 8 acres. Slowly starting to improve it bit by bit. Loving the videos

[@jeanetteDK]

@@8acreshomesteadwithpugs66 in Denmark it´s a Bobcat to :D

[@TazerRose]

Also came here to say this lol my Dad has one with all the attachments and a smaller one too that you can walk behind for smaller jobs. His says Bobcat and skid steer on it, im pretty sure Bobcat is just the name of the company but when we say bobcat he knows what we are talking about lol.

[@rebekahgibson991]

Woo! I'm also in ND 😜

[@danapanapooper1441]

Those chickens digging down in the dirt was absolutely adorable! I’ve never seen chickens do that! ☺️

[@chandratobolaski1249]

It's actually how they keep clean. Weird I know

[@DevonXlee]

​@@chandratobolaski1249 and helps prevent mites

[@TM-he3yh]

Chickens love a good dry dirt bath they’ll get all up under their feathers, it’s cute 😊 to actually watch 🐓🐓🐓

[@chandratobolaski1249]

@@DevonXlee yup and prevents oil build up. 😊

[@elizabethstewart469]

We call it dust baths!

[@annettelough4482]

The chickens having a dirt bath is amazingly adorable!❤️

[@lindaprice6850]

We do a veggie garden bed just for our chickens. We plant stuff that we don’t eat but they will. I love being able to give them fresh veggies that we grow!

[@JanicePhillips]

I planted lettuce just for my rabbits this year. lol My hub and son don't like homegrown lettuce. They say it's too bitter, but the rabbits love it! The chickens and pig get all the other scraps. Thankfully, my guy's do love chard and beet and turnip greens. I've just replaced lettuce with cabbage and everyone's happy.

[@joycelynterrebonne619]

I love your enthusiasm. I’m so glad your seedlings are growing so well, and I look forward to seeing the harvest you reap. I’m even thinking about growing a few vegetables and some zinnias in pots. You inspire me. 😊

[@MissBetsyLu]

Go for it. It is a very healthy activity.

[@Rebecca.G]

I just had a thought. When you need to harden off your flowers, you could up-pot them straight into the green stalk and wheel it in and out of the grow room very easily.

[@karenk7157]

Hi Becky, your drive and energy are so motivating. Thank you for sharing your projects. A tip for your seed starting trays, they're purposely designed to leave that 'air space' between them. It helps to prevent the starts from just sitting in water. Pop out one of the little 4 packs or whatever size of starting pots your using, use that hole to fill the tray with about 1/2 gal of water or until it reaches the bottom of the pots. I go about 1/4 inch up the side to ensure there's enough water to wick into all the pots. When I see they're all wet at the top I check to see how much water is still in the reservoir. If a lot I'll dump the extra into a bucket to use for next time, if just a little I'll leave it there to help raise the humidity. Take care can't wait for the next adventure, and the progress on your yard is amazing!

[@kellycochran4007]

Hello Becky! I started watching you for the past few months. Thank you for being so encouraging with your gardening. I am somewhat new to gardening since we moved from our townhome to a ranch style home on 1 acre. So many possibilities that gets me excited. I appreciate all your time that you share with us. Love the recipes and methods of food preserving too. Your friend Kelly from Hamburg PA.

[@tophatyorkies3577]

After seeing your grow room, I decided I HAD to have one. I retired my Yorkie Kennel last year and still have a few left I now feel good about placing them in caring homes so I will have my very own 'grow room ' I have donated all of my equipment to a young groomer for her new shop and it won't be long before I start putting my new place together. Thank you for the inspiration

[@loverizzato9081]

Perhaps stairs coming off the retaining wall to allow quick access to the lower yard might be a good idea. Especially when kids and puppies start to play.

[@JanicePhillips]

lol - She has a boy. He'll be making a cape out of pillow cases and flying off the wall. No stairs needed.

[@jonniricard7460]

Love your channel and appreciate your keeping us involved in your life and the evolution of your new garden! I am loving your cooking videos as well! I am amazed at how you haven't missed a step and are full steam ahead after moving and having a baby! You always inspire me and I wish you and your family the best!

[@lindabirkes-lance8915]

Is there anybody else that tried several times and kept getting blocked by it being private? I am SO happy to be able to watch Becky tonight.

[@wolflady58]

It was at first but now it's working

[@CatherineShoresHMN]

@@cynthiafisher9907 there’s a members section??

[@toofewacres5690]

It was the same for me

[@geelizz]

She said there was an issue when it was first posted so she was going to try to post again. So here we are! :)

[@kikojump8195]

Becky explain that she had issues uploading earlier. Look under community post

[@annaglanz1159]

Oh what a beautiful garden space! Can’t wait to see the greenhouse once you are able to get one! Hubs bought me an Amazon one-lasted about half the set up! Costco’s has been up a month now and is beautiful! My current garden is 7 small containers…my in-laws have 5 acres so I can get apples, blackberries, grapes and can plant anything I want ☺️ just learned by watching you-I’m late on putting in garlic 🤨

[@sonialopez2124]

Breadseed Poppies or Papaver Somniferum are the type of poppies that produce edible seeds used in breads. I ordered some for my garden this year. Can't wait for Poppy muffins.

[@jhwilliams6550]

Where did you order the seeds from? My grandmother used to grow some for Kolaches.

[@JanicePhillips]

The best time to plant poppy seeds is in November or December. Just broadcast them in some well drained soil and mother nature will do the rest.

[@pamelataylor1537]

Becky I’m 61 going through the worst part of my life. 😢 Thank you for giving me a small spot of happiness ❤️ God Bless y’all

[@gunther13101]

Can you put up some temporary fencing for the chickens up by their coop so they still have free range?

[@christivbosch565]

I've never grown zinnias from seed other than tossing wildflower seeds somewhere in my yard, but this year, I started seeds indoors. Back in mid march...my seed starts are quite tall now as you can imagine 😅 Hopefully I can get these beauties in the ground soon. Also started about a dozen delphinium flowers. They took quite a long time to germinate, but I have close to 12 delphinium sprouts, some already sprouting more leaves 🍃 My favorite flower, I'm also a little obsessed with fanfare gaillardia. Those little red, orange, yellow tubular petals really draw in the pollinators and are a beautiful show.

[@tamararoberts9307]

I have abandoned labeling individual pots and cells. I find it easier to draw out my tray placements ( like a chart) like I do with my garden plots and pots. Way easier for me ( by hand drawing)

[@amylamar1]

It makes me feel better knowing there's at least one other person out there that struggles with thinning!

[@deniseharvey8924]

That’s so cute how the chickens get excited and run to you!!

[@ReginaCoeliJMJ]

Have you ever thought of the movable fencing for your birds? That could keep them corralled for the time you need!

[@TheEmbrio]

That’s what i’d do in her situation. There is an in between having then locked up or total free range. Though for now she said it will only be locking them up a few hours.

[@turbocat1984]

Chunnells!

[@AcreHomestead]

That is a good idea

[@ReginaCoeliJMJ]

@@AcreHomestead our neighbors use them for their critters and they seem happy with them ...

[@GardenWithDominick]

Have you tried golden beets? I've never liked beets but I love golden beets. They taste kinda like sweet corn with much better nutritional qualities. If you haven't tried them, I recommend trying those before totally giving up on beets. Garden is coming along nicely. Thank you for all the things I've learned from watching your channel.

[@peggy1844]

Yellow beets are delicious cold and diced to put in salad.

[@JanMGB]

I will be looking into golden beets. Thanks for the info😊

[@JanicePhillips]

I planted about 10 different varieties of beet this year. I never liked beets, but my hub kept asking for them, so I ordered some from Azure and have tried preparing them in different ways and sure enough! I finally found a way that I LOVE to eat them...even the standard, red kind. I peel and pressure can them and when I want some, drain and toss with some lard or tallow, chopped garlic, thyme, and salt and pepper and roast them in the oven, usually with parsnips, carrots, and potatoes. OMGEROSH...now we fight over them. We tried the yellow beets and they're even BETTER, so I was very excited this morning to see my row of baby beets breaking the surface! I can't wait to try all the different kind.

[@eleanormendiola-neal3136]

Hi Becky I enjoyed watching your videos it up lifts my spirits and you get me motivated to work in the garden and you’re helping me mourn my sons death I loss my son from suicide and it’s been a year since we loss him as of April 11, 2023 and it’s been difficult since our son been gone but we’re doing the best we can in the garden when my son was alive he did all the garden and landscaping and he loved it he said it was his hobby and it was therapeutic for him love you Becky and thank you for being you and sharing your gardening info with us all

[@julescaru8591]

😢💕

[@sherbrownsf2]

😢 prayers for comfort and healing.

[@jonniricard7460]

So sorry for your loss. I pray you and your family will find comfort. ❤

[@MaryStevens-tb2dz]

I pray for you I lost my son 2 years old due to kidney disease and I feel for you I gave up for over a year and I am just getting back to normal give yourself time to mourn and don't let anyone tell how to long to mourn everyone does it differently.

[@eleanormendiola-neal3136]

@@cynthiafisher9907 thank you 🙏 Becky has help me mourn my son’s death just by sharing her gardening knowledge with me and my daughters as well as my husband we love Becky and I appreciate her and her entire family

[@rosaliecahoon425]

Anxiously awaiting the video of you actually getting to plant your garden. It’s going to be fantastic. Good luck with all the outdoor Reno’s.

[@robertlavigne6560]

I made the Hawaiian pasta salad, and it's delicious! I also made the chicken teriyaki, and it's delicious, too. As a matter of fact, it's the best teriyaki sauce I've ever eaten. I also made a Guinness chocolate cake with a buttercream frosting. Really worth trying everyone. Have a great evening, Debbie Lavigne

[@AcreHomestead]

WOW That makes me so so happy!! Thank you for sharing!

[@carbar9752]

Oh! You can make pots using newspaper. I know it may not be the best solution but there's a way to fold it into pots for anyone looking to start out cheap. There's a KZbin video on how to fold it

[@morgan0598]

This is my first year branching out last year I just grew some tomatoes, luffas, and zuchinni. This year I expanded my garden by at least triple the size so I'm most excited for beans, eggplant if I'm able to, and corn if it works.

[@gwenfrazier7027]

I love that you’re sharing this entire process! It’s so cool to watch it happen in, somewhat, real time💕

[@countrygardensns9262]

Hi Becky. Love your channel. I’ve been watching you for a few years. The first time I saw my chickens taking a dust bath, I thought they were having seizures. Once I looked it up, and realized what they were doing, it was a big relief! 🇨🇦

[@JanicePhillips]

lol - So many new chicken owners! I've had them off and on my entire 50 years of life. Cats, horses and chickens are just a few of the thing's I can't live without. Enjoy your birds!

[@rinap6283]

Oh, it was terrible that all of your first soil plugs turned out to be hard. You worked so hard on that group of seedlings. I hope you will experience the joy of also planting bulb flowers this fall for next year’s crop so then you can have cuttings of all the beautiful colors of Spring flowers and Fall ones also to decorate with throughout your beautiful home. ❤️

[@buddhagirl3]

Becky, try cinnamon basil. It's great for pesto or on top of fresh-sliced tomatoes, marguerita pizza, etc. It has a strong flavor, not like cinnamon but basil-y with a small kick. And the plants themselves are so beautiful.

[@wendyhall8834]

Becky I'm so happy for you, the progress going on in your garden area outside!! Also happy for you, the baby grow room plants success! Let me say what a fantastic speaker, teacher you are! Thanks for sharing your mistakes and successes! It's very helpful to all of us!

[@hayleyw2426]

My first year of seed starting hasn’t been completely successful but I’m definitely enjoying myself and will just supplement my losses with some starts from the nursery 😊 excited to get some plants in the ground this week!

[@beverlyt.5526]

I've NEVER EVER has one Poppy come up for me. I've planted them 4 years!!! They grow in yards around me but not for me. Fun watching Becky 👏👏👏!!! Western Upstate New York here 💕

[@tericamcginnis5848]

I smiled yesterday when I came into my kitchen and was disgusted! I decided I was just going to dig in and reset my kitchen! I moved all the canisters, etc . Totally cleaned everything! I thought of your habit to clean as you go and the deep clean now and then. I'm not the only one who uses my kitchen. They are minimal cleaners. It looked so so nice when I was done! Thank you for helping me be motivated! I know your not in the kitchen today but I wanted to share the example you've been. Motivator. I'm sure this will work in all we do. So much fun! 😉😊💚💙💜😎

[@-crazypants-3199]

I love how long your videos are. They are perfect to watch and listen when doing something

[@marieneu264]

I agree! Most channels I close as soon as I see a video over 10-15 minutes lol, but I can listen to her channel on the way to work like a podcast, even though I can’t watch while I’m driving. She’s just relaxing and so entertaining to listen to!

[@imkathrynhenry]

Becky, thank you for always bringing us along on your culinary and garden adventures! I had a really tough day with bouts of crippling anxiety, so to come home and enjoy todays video while I prepared dinner is such a bright spot in my day! 🧡The grace you show yourself when things don't go as planned is always so encouraging and such an important reminder for me. Thank YOU for being you and for cultivating such a lovely spot on the internet. Hugs from Kimberley, BC Canada.

[@lisaconroy8689]

I’m so sorry you had a tough day with such anxiety . I pray it gets better .

[@pamelar5868]

❤❤

[@danapanapooper1441]

I understand completely about crippling anxiety. Hugs and prayers for you. I hope tomorrow is a peaceful day for you.

[@MissBetsyLu]

Blessings to you.

[@bookgal]

❤️🙏❤️

[@roreyb7]

Enjoyed seeing the work on the landscaping it is a lot of progress I also ado watch the chickens interact with you the are so cute.

[@marieneu264]

8:29 these guys have been working on this for what seems like MONTHS!!! It’s like building a house!!! Can’t wait to see the finished product!!!

[@teresecox4109]

I’m trying to do the same this year as far as planting what we enjoy and use. I love growing Okra, for example, but we still have 4 gallon bags of Okra in the freezer that we haven’t used. It is truly a learning experience!

[@scrappinggrammychristine7508]

I’m excited to see your garden space when it’s all done being built.

[@greenrockgarden2851]

Hey Becky! If you want to learn more about soil blocks, I recommend that you follow Lisa Mason Ziegler ( The Gardeners Workshop). She very well could’ve been the person that Nicole followed to learn soil blocking methods. I know I’ve heard Nicole reference her in the past. I think Lisa sells soil block soil and supplies. She also teaches how to mix up your own soil blocking soil. There is a difference in just seed starting mix and soil block mix.

[@heidipustelniak652]

I planted poppy seed from the grocery store… and the plants were about four feet tall, and produced a white to pale pink flower with purple veins in the petals.

[@JaimeGardens]

49:55 Hi Becky, I can't tell from the video if those are iris or daylilies, but it will be obvious when they grow a few more inches (or if you want to dig one up and check). If they are irises, you might need to dig them up and replant, because they like for their rhizomes to only be buried about halfway in the soil. If they are buried too deep, they might not bloom for you.

[@1RodeoMom]

We are almost done with our chicken coop and will take our chickens out there for the day until we have a 2nd fence around our garden and chicken area to help save them from predators. My chickens will be so happy to be able to dig in the dirt and clean their wings. I transplanted today and planted another set of Poblano peppers and some Hibiscus seeds I saved from one that was on our property when we bought this place last June. Hopefully they will germinate.

[@Kim-gh7xd]

I’m always excited to come home from work and watched your videos…. Can’t wait to see you plant your veggies and flowers…. While your heading in to summer we’re starting our winter in Sydney Australia….. always looking forward to watching your updates on your garden

[@thewhitehorsefarm]

Happy you figured out we weren’t able to see you …. Congratulations on your garden project!

[@Deebelle10]

I don’t know if you watch Laura at Garden Answer, but she’s pretty knowledgeable too. Love watching your videos and always end up smiling.

[@katherinehepperle4630]

In a pinch you can use Solo drinking cups for seedlings, use a drill to put drainage holes in the bottoms - you can stack a few cups together and drill them all at once

[@beepp7072]

I live in central Alabama and have 5 raised beds . Here is my list so far: sunflower, sugar snap peas, carrots, lettuce, petunias, lavender, red cabbage, green cabbage, cosmos, cucumber, zinnias, marigolds, tomatoes, hollyhocks, bunching onion, radish, strawberries, corn, okra, basil , celery, potato, purple hull pea, blue lake bush beans, squash, Tabasco, poblano, sweet banana peppers, coleus. Most from seed or volunteer from last year. Most excited about celery, carrots & sugar snaps 😁 Thanks for your inspiration ❤

[@SandraOranje]

Hi Becky. That heavy machinery is called a skid steer loader. Like they use on the farm with the Veggie boys.

[@sarascott7078]

I’m so excited for you Becky, one day I will be able to plan a better garden than I currently have.

[@ellenjonasson94]

Again Becky, thankyou for hanging out with us today! We just moved to 3 acres outside of town and I'm so excited to get started on my garden. I'm having a really tough time deciding where and how to arrange my garden but I suppose it can always be redone if I want to change later. I've never done seeds before and might wait until next year to try since it seems a little intimidating. Just going to spend way too much money at the garden center again this year on starts. 😵‍💫

[@Sherry-dn5ui]

I'm with you. I loath beets. However, if you ever want to get into plant based dyes, beets are great. You can get some beautiful colors using beet dye.

[@trishanavarro4887]

Hey, friend. This year is the first time I'm starting seeds for everything. So far, things are going great! I feel you on the clipping off the seedling😔 I just sowed my Zinnia seeds and if they grow for me I will be so happy. I absolutely love, love your garden beds! Thank you for sharing and all the inspiration. Take care.

[@leigh-annpellerin1279]

You are going to love your Mammoth Basil… everyone that I showed pictures of mine to were so shocked by the size of each of the leaves… tasty too… I used them as wraps like you would rice paper for thai spring rolls…it’s phenomenal!!

[@marcialarson7617]

Zinnias are my favorite flower to plant in the garden! Haven't planted any yet this year, only my vegetables so far! All are looking great. I even have tiny tomatoes,bell peppers and jalapeños forming. Cucumber's and squash are flowering. I can't imagine having a garden your size with a new baby! You are super woman! Keep up the beautiful work you are doing. Can't wait to see it all in full bloom!

[@kellycrowl1500]

You have to be the most kind young lady these landscapers have ever ran into. I bet they love those freshly bakes cookies & hand pies you so graciously deliver to them with a grateful smile. Are you so excited to get your hands in the dirt? It is going to happen so soon...and I will be watching for all of your progress! Love your channel! So positive!

[@jezrising468]

Just a heads up re: eucalypus. It can be a major trigger for asthma, so just keep it in mind with your family when they're around it! Your garden looks fantastic! We bought several raised beds this year when we moved into our forever home and it's been so fun planting things and just getting the garden ready!

[@lovly2cu725]

AND THERE ARE DIFFERENT VARIETIES. WHOEVER BROUGHT THEM IN TO CALIFORNIA HOWEVER LONG AGO BROUGHT THE KIND THAT ARE LEGGY & DONT SMELL

[@theresebizabishaka7605]

Really. I'm from Australia and there's eucalyptus everywhere. My family has asthma and we haven't had any issues. Is it an eucalyptus tree you're talking about or something different.

[@kat-napzzz]

That’s interesting. Must be the pollen or a specific variety. I know everyone has different asthma triggers. But I find eucalyptus globulus oil with steam is great for my lungs and congestion🤷‍♀️ (I have severe lung problems so I use it for temporary relief a lot).

[@lisarice4402]

@jez rising - thank you for that bit of info - now I know why I had such a problem working with eucalyptus when I filled in in my store’s floral department!! I had no idea - I avoid that plant/smell ever since (I never dreamed it was an allergic reaction)

[@mischelemiller5020]

I'm highly allergic to eucalyptus also! The fake floral variety of it does not agree with me itchy eyes ect!

[@mamabird2434]

I don’t have instagram but I hear your utube videos are a month behind. I’d like to see where you actually are in the garden. It’s planting time here too you are so inspiring I’d like it more up to date time frame in garden please

[@54MEnU]

Becky, the replacement item you got is just compost so that's why it was so dense. The Vermont Compost brand you keep referring to is a potting soil mix. Just wanted to share that because you keep referring to it as "compost". You probably don't want to start seeds or plant anything in just pure compost like the replacement item you bought is. Love watching your videos and seeing your family! Have a wonderful weekend! 🙏💕🌈

[@nelliep1530]

Love the way she makes mistakes and is so calm about it. That's a great way to go through life, don't sweat the small stuff ❤

[@bettypierce8050]

Becky, you are such an inspiration and joy to watch. I'm 72 and can't do all you do, but I find your enthusiasm is contagious.

[@joycebovee5818]

You could also use the cinder block holes to plant garlic and onion. I did it this year and it just adds space to your garden (not that you need more garden space; but to me you can’t have enough garden space!)

[@cmf4917]

Hi Becky! Love your content. It seems like your episodes are about a month behind in real time. Anxious to see your garden beds filled and planted in addition to the rest of your completed landscaping all around your house for great ideas. Thanks!

[@clipsfromcherie]

I'm excited to try growing parsnips for roasting. I've not grown them before but read they grow like carrots.

[@ljmike5519]

I put my trays out and my girls decimated2 trays. I may have cried and replanted. Now I've changed up things and I have some that are ready for up planting. So I understand your concern about your girls. Blessings

[@karenhowk1455]

Very beautiful property and view! Looking forward to watching the progress!

[@cherylmoran5134]

Marigolds are also really easy to grow, and you can save the seeds. This year my new flower I’m trying is Butterfly Pea. Jessica from Roots & Refuge mentioned it.

[@minglebong]

Get the double petal ones!!

[@SassyGamma]

Hey Becky, are you not worried with all of the precipitation that you get in the pacific northwest, that the wood beds will only last 5-7 years? Are you looking at a more permanent solution for long term? It looks lovely, I'm just hoping it's not a ton of upkeep for you long term having those wood beds. I know that my first beds in TN were wood and were a ton of upkeep.

[@queenbee3647]

My glider, made of cedar, sits out on my deck all year. I bought it at Walmart in 1996. Its fine.

[@sandraadams4175]

I hate getting soil under my long nails, however i don't use gloves because there is an enzyme in soil that is chemically similar to antidepressants. It gives a serotonin boost!

[@sandraadams4175]

You absorb it through the skin... The smell certainly helps. But direct contact is best.

[@sandraadams4175]

Now something similar can be done through grounding.. Just put your feet in the earth. I am barefoot 9ish months of the year. Would be all year round but i live in Wisconsin and we have hard winter 3-4 months out of the year.

[@sandraadams4175]

Getting your hands dirty in the garden can increase your serotonin levels - contact with soil and a specific soil bacteria, Mycobacterium vaccae, triggers the release of serotonin in our brain according to research. Serotonin is a happy chemical, a natural anti-depressant and strengthens the immune system.

[@sandraadams4175]

Anyway a good nail scrub brush helps clean the nails. And a good cuticle oil helps

[@stormydazeASMR]

Such exciting developments on the homestead!! What a neat surprise for those iris'!! My husband and I bought our house in September of last year and I am SO looking forward to summer so I can get a coop built and get some lovely little chickies to love on! I've got plans to put in some raised garden beds as well. And you've inspired me so much to start preserving food; I just put my first batch of preserved veggies in my freezer and I'm gonna do a big preservation day this weekend to preserve some marinated meats! And I FINALLY convinced my husband to get a freeze dryer! I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!! Thank you for all you do. Truly, I have learned so much from you! And I feel special because we both live in the PNW! So I'm familiar with a LOT of things you talk about in your videos!

[@bvvv.v.gdfffc2403]

I just can’t wait for your garden….so jealous…so happy and so excited for your garden. Lots of wishes. ❤

[@kathycamasso6672]

We had our first raised bed garden last year and this year we'll plant those 2 raised beds with vegetables but we're also planning a good sized Zinnia patch and a Dahlia patch. I did get paper, straw, cosmos and calendula seeds too! I did one packet of cosmos last year and they were amazing so I'm looking forward to 2 patches of those too! Oh yeah, I also grew California Poppies last year too! They were on the smaller size and I did not see seeds from them.

[@_bluephoenix_]

I see rough and cold weather is due for you next week, i wouldnt be planting the seedlings in case they get damaged/frost bitten! The garden looks amazing! So excited for you. ❤

[@TD-izAbxy]

This was recorded around March 23...

[@juliespencer1164]

great video as always so lovely to see how things are coming along in the garden and how beautiful the seeds are growing wow it is all coming together Becky which is fabulous. The girls love being able to roam. love to you all how is bay acre doing? xxx

[@lynnforrest3384]

Hi Becky- Love your enthusiasm! Question- why did you put vermiculite ontop of the soil? I had read that it can keep the soil too wet and promote the growth of green algae. I'm new to soil blocks- LOVE them and the reduction in the amount of plastic that I use. Wetter soil makes better soil blocks. Having a bucket of fresh water to regularly rinse the block maker off is helpful. Enjoy! ! !

[@keeperofthelostarts4469]

When we were looking at the seedlings of basil (in the pepper tray) the left corner of that grow light area is dim. Those peppers under that dim corner are small...your grow light might could use to be moved out to the left, on that shelf. It would be more likely to have plenty of light in the center under the meeting grow lights then on that left corner.

[@amandablalock3191]

I know those workers are loving all the goodies! I also love watching people enjoy my cooking/ baking.

[@sandrasfamilycooks4629]

Becky you are just so inspiring and you’re always so grateful for everything. Love being part of Becky’s Bunch.

[@DawnWebb007]

CA poppy's are pretty hardy...I used to rake the ground on a soft rain day and toss them down. They were always one of my happiest no stress flowers!

[@christencurtis9047]

You can get a poultry netting electric fence, there's several brands, we like Premier 1. And add that around your existing chicken coop/run to give them more space but to keep them still contained and out of the garden, you can even move it around some if needed depending on the space around the coop. ☺️

[@JanicePhillips]

I love love love my electric net fences! I didn't get the name brand, but have two and used them to raise my piglets. After we ate the two boys, we put the girl in just a double strand wire fence and are now using the net fencing to protect the new garden (we expanded and are planting on the old pig pen spot, since they tilled and weeded it for us) from the wild rabbits and deer...and my chickens! lol