Canning & Preserving a Year's Supply of Food

#preservingfood #canning
A glimpse of what preserving a year's supply of food looks like. This isn't a comprehensive video of everything I preserved this year because taking videos takes time and I have very little of it in the summer. But I was able to capture some fun moments! I hope you enjoy this video.
My blog: www.theseasonalhomestead.com/
Canning and Preserving Supplies (affiliate links):
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Garden Planning:
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Canning recipes I like plus some notes of tweaks: www.theseasonalhomestead.com/...
Book links that the preserving recipes mentioned in this video come from (affiliate links)
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How to freeze green beans: www.theseasonalhomestead.com/...
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[@kd2mill]

My daddy was born in 1910. He was 19 years old when the Great Depression hit. He lived on a farm where the whole family worked the land. He told me, "We never knew there was a 'Great Depression' ".

[@Kosovar_Chicken]

Gonna guess he wasn’t in Oklahoma then

[@cherylfrady4602]

Mom told me grandpa had a choice of payment during the depression, a quarter a week or a bushel of corn. He would alternate weekly. Grandma was amazing, she would make quilts out of flour sacks, old pajamas, old curtains or any other cloth. I remember she collected strings of all kinds. I asked her why and she smiled and said " A girl never knows when she may need a piece of string". I sure miss my family and our lost ways. It was a different world for sure

[@buckeyedav1]

My mother in law said the same thing I believe she was born in 1918. They had a small homestead and grew everything had enough for themselves and the occasional hobo that came to the door wanting food. I loved hearing her stories and miss her so much. Oh I still have some of the Ration coupons they got back then. Anna In Ohio

[@wisdomscall]

Wow this comment is encouraging @ kd2mill

[@alistairmcdonald2382]

This is one of the greatest comments on u tube I’ve ever read ! 🔥❤️

[@S8ANC]

I know this probably doesnt mean much from a stranger on the internet, thousands of miles away, but I am proud of you and everything you have accomplished. Truly proud.

[@kimhepburn2086]

Well said.

[@susankimbrough974]

Me as well!

[@teenaidoo8569]

Agree from South Africa. Well done.

[@tashasmith1743]

For its a big achievement!

[@beautifully_scarred_lea]

The pandemic and the governments version of helping the people that elected them, has gotten me back to being self sufficient too. Started my own garden in Arizona. You guys are an inspiration and this is awesome

[@wm1958]

Look up Yuri Bezmenov being interviewed by G Edward Griffin on Ideological Subversion and you will see exactly what the government has been doing. We are being pushed into Crisis Stage of Yuri Bezmenov's warning to America.

[@pomegranateorange7450]

Hello from a İstanbuler family of 4 who lives in a triplex wvilla but the luxury is over and we have turned our garden into a vegetable garden

[@mkealaagerard4213]

Can you share how you started a garden in Arizona? I just moved here and I’m interested in the same

[@GrowingwithAnastasia]

@@mkealaagerard4213 hey, shameless plug 😁 I have a gardening KZbin channel and I garden in Phoenix

[@thewideawakeclub4843]

The plandemic, and now the planned drought. The corrupernment created all these events. They couldn’t care about you or I or the kids. We all need to come together as a community and start growing our own foods. And learn where we can get a fresh water supply.

[@abab9622]

You’re teaching your kids such preciously valuable skills. Amazing, esp in these times.

[@requiemforadream4430]

You know, in rural România , we preserve fresh vegetables and fruits every autumn ...it feels kind of weird to think that in America this is not normal... every household plants vegetatables and in the autumn we preserve them. We eat from them every winter and last sometimes a up to a year. We grow even our own condiments (thyme, bay leaves...) and greens for teas and such.... you can't compare the taste to the supermarket food. I personally buy so little from the supermarket. We have hens so we don't eat eggs from the supermarket, some neighbours have cown so we buy milk from them... it's pretty cool actually 😁 anyway, lovely video, i really enjoyed it!

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

rural Romania sounds soo wonderful, as you describe! Love that so many of you are still preserving, eating fresh and putting up for winter. So satisfying and rewarding, right?!?

[@GrievingForGrace]

This was once common in America, not that long ago. My great grandparents did this all the time. It only took 2 or 3 generations of factory farming and "convenience" to make us forget (11:45). But we are remembering now, thanks to great videos like this!

[@Ana-yr5me]

@@TheSeasonalHomestead I am also from Romania and I can confirm you that it’s true. I live in a neighborhood when we all share the same garden. My dad grows quails, One of my neighbours is a beekeeper so we take all our honey from him. My dad has a friend who grows apples and cherries so every time my dad is helping him with something he is giving us lots of cherries and apples! My grandma is making jam and tomato sauce every single autumn so she gives everyone in our neighbourhood a couple of jars and my grandpa is growing chickens, rabbits, ducks and a cow. Oh and we also take water from a nearby spring. And sorry for the way I expressed myself and for the grammar, but I'm not so good at English!

[@henningbartels6245]

At least here in Germany food in the supermarkets is comparably cheap: preserving makes little sence from a economical point of view. But growing your own vegetables especially under the Romanian sun will bring you so much more tasteful produce ... than some unriped picked tomato in a Dutch glass house. To have this fresh taste of summer and preserve it would be rather a motivation for me.

[@deedeeseecee9294]

My mother-in-law grew up in the great depression and she taught me how to can vegetables.

[@jae-ah2686]

This is exactly what I want in life. Store brought processed foods are slowly eating away our life. Good job momma! Such a beautiful family!

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

I have to agree with you 100% Love this!

[@3ingredientrecipe]

@@TheSeasonalHomestead me too!!😍

[@tinykitchenbigflavor7142]

Amen to that, we are slowly being killed by all the preservative and processed foods which our bodies have no clue how to break it down. I make all my food from scratch.

[@MYCNL]

💯💢

[@hanneke5988]

I wouldn't even know where to start... on social benefits because of my whole body and energy fields that went burn-out years ago and still recovering. But I know that healthy food is my main health ingredient... So starting small with my own little city garden (I live in the city in the middle of crowded The Netherlands), in a rental home.

[@wscottputman]

Seriously wish we had a country full of focused, dedicated, intelligent, giving, and morally responsible families like yours ! Kudos! I realize that obviously nothing is as good as it seems on social media like sites, I can't help be be incredibly impressed with you guys attitude and perseverance! Please spread your word and videos and help the US get back to what it is to be living right. Y'all are a bright light in a sea of darkness. Scott

[@livergen]

Amen Scott, I truly enjoyed watching this family as I sat here this morning with my morning coffee, I'm 68 and live alone but never lonely, and I still remember the good times as a child canning & preserving food, I also truly wish we had an entire country with the mindset of this family and the dedication to a more simpler way of life, This world and our country is getting hard to recognize from when I was little, I am concerned, but I also hold in my heart there are families out there still staying true to the proven principles in the book of life that will always shed the light of knowledge and prosperity over our land once again.

[@MindbodyMedic]

you did at one time, that's why your country became so wealthy and strong. Your enemies succeeded in subverting that via sophisticated means. Now we have promotion of the Seven Deadly Sins, it matters not if you're religious or not...these are more good guidelines than spiritual like the Ten Commandments.

[@darthgandalf9485]

@@MindbodyMedic The usa became "so wealthy and strong" on the back of slave labour and imperialistic wars

[@blaspemy5398]

@@darthgandalf9485 Entirely?

[@user-pz1jd1um9q]

I was born in Asia in 1985. I find it amazing that even though you are in the United States and I am in China, we have the same way of making tomato sauce. When I was a child, there was no tomato sauce in the supermarkets in northern China where I lived, so we usually made our own. The process we used was the same as the blogger's. It's incredible how human wisdom transcends borders and cultures.❤️Wishing you a happy life🌹

[@malgorzataiwona]

I live in a big city and have zero interest in growing or preserving my own food, but this is fascinating. Like damn, doing all this yourself? And the pride of having it all after you're done? So happy for you

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

Thank you for watching!! We enjoy this crazy country life :) We'll do the work, you watch. Do we have a deal? 😃

[@keepcreationprocess]

@@TheSeasonalHomestead But I really don T know, how long my food in the jar would last?

[@KimberlyOfTheRoyalPriesthood]

@@TheSeasonalHomestead you’re blessed 🙏❤️

[@matthewcallaham1024]

Ayyoo

[@Kitkat-nr4zj]

@@keepcreationprocess they said it lasts them a year

[@munyamubaiwa4313]

I`m an armature chilli sauce and pickle maker in Zimbabwe Africa. Love what you guys do. And the best part is not even the food but the bond that comes from a family that works together to create a sustainable life. Your kids are gonna be awesome with their own families trust me. Enjoy and if you ever publish a book on how to preserve please let me know. I would definitely buy it. Respect and health wishes from Zimbabwe. Do you guys sell off your products as well. I bet you would be very popular in the food markets.

[@Anudorini-Talah]

What an annoying voice. The first 5 seconds already disappointing me so much so i made this comment. What a annoying and ugly way of listening to someone really. HUÄÄ HUÄÄÄ HUÄÄÄÄÄ this is how it sounds like.. holy moly.

[@alicehey190]

You are so right. Keep up the good work

[@nonhlanhlamvubu5487]

Do you ship your products to South Africa?

[@mickelah1]

Keep up you will be a pro soon bro..I like how they are preserving their food imagine how much produce goes to waste kuMbare kumusika

[@TifTif81]

What a beautiful comment you made! Do you sell your products you make? I’d be interested in ordering some to try 😊

[@benola5977]

I’ll be honest, i could see myself doing this with my future family... it’s so sensible, so natural, so just GOOD

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

So kind of you to say this!! Thank you!

[@dianag.thomasmba5416]

Yes! I'm prepping and planning to homestead just like this family and I can't wait to begin my journey this year.

[@sanlen1944]

You are giving your children a GIFT , all your non stop hard work will keep them healthy and give them knowledge for later in life , God Bless You .

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

Thank you! Now if we could only get the kids to understand the gift they are receiving too!! lol

[@AlexandraAndStuff]

Having a huge piece of land in the middle of nowhere, gardening and preserving my own food - this is my ultimate dream and a goal. And I have nobody to tackle it with, it makes me so sad. Other people see it as a "retirement project" and do not quite share my eagerness, especially with supply shortages coming our way. Anyway, I love watching your videos, they are very inspiring. Sorry for this bit of a buzz kill

[@rizzy_cakes1622]

Keep believing your dream and pray on it ! ❤️

[@TheBearWayTX]

Alaksandro wszystko jest możliwe, nie potrzubjesz kogoś żeby spełnić swoje marzenia. Jeżeli kupisz mniejszy kawałek ziemi to możesz wszystko stworzyć sama, uwierz mi. Pozdrawiam z mojej farmy w Texasie, buzki.

[@TheBearWayTX]

@@rizzy_cakes1622 Totally agree, everything is possible, you just gotta be optimistic and believe in yourself.

[@debrakessler5141]

I have been on this journey for the most part by myself. One of my daughter's has taken to the lifestyle completely and lives a mile away. I'm burned out now that it's needed the most. I find it very difficult to even feed the chickens, much less the turkeys & sheep. I've been doing it alone for too many years. At 66 i'm ready for someone to pamper me, that's not going to happen though. I've been divorced for 27 years and am so tired. Your video has inspired me. Maybe I can do more next year and enjoy it again.

[@slee7991]

If there were a community that offered to live this way as a part of a team on one property would you move to be involved in that?

[@selamewnetu4975]

When I see kids have all the real care from their parent I call them they are "Lucky Kids". To be born from responsible parent is a Lottery that will take you all the way to the last. Very happy for your kids!

[@rso823]

Wow thats not gonna affect their ego/Insecurity, so because they had to eat dried up apple from a jar for a year they will be considered spoilt and lucky

[@muffinlordghoti1]

@@rso823 Your butthurt level has reached incoherence. Whose ego are you talking about the parents or the kids? Because yeah, this lifestyle is better for children than being a latchkey kid with bologna in the fridge. These kids are lucky.

[@rso823]

@@muffinlordghoti1 I don't think any child should be told they are lucky or better off than anyone else, its true they have more money and land than most people so its clear they are lucky but im just saying families who are so bothered how people percieve them aren't perfect! the more perfect u perceive them the more pressure they put on themselves so chill

[@thifa5041]

@@rso823 ...you do know 'lucky' is not the synonym of 'spoilt'? the OP just said that these children are very fortunate to have good, responsible parents when other children have unfortunately have to deal with broken homes. Those that make them spoilt? no way.

[@ranma9823]

@@rso823 What's wrong with telling children that they are more fortunate than others? Better to know and be taught at an early age that not everyone is privileged to have a roof over their heads or food at the table every meal time, so they can appreciate what they have. A grateful spirit is good. "The more perfect you perceive them, the more pressure they put on themselves." Perception is a personal experience. We have no control over other people's perceptions so why go on about people's perceptions about other people? LoL. It's not people's perceptions per se that affects other people, but their actions. I do agree that it is a problem when people worry too much about what other people think of them, but they are the ones putting that pressure on themselves--unless those people have a direct influence/effect on their life. But you speak as if other people are responsible because of their own perceptions lol. I agree with the "incoherence" comment.

[@jennyjohnson7608]

Canning and preserving has been passed down in my family from my great grandparents. My mom taught me, and I have been doing it as well to teach my children. I have felt a strong need to preserve more, and become even more self-sufficient as it’s become a greater realization how reliant we are on stores to get our food. Being able to grow my own food and preserve it is a huge goal of mine.

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

Sounds like your on the right track! Thanks for watching :)

[@sapevi]

God bless you and your family

[@tomaszszupryczynski5453]

but AOC said who needs farmers, i have all in supermarket

[@mxpofficial3443]

I would love to be free as you are. Im slave of my age stores and modern life. When i will be able to live free i will. Until then i can learn

[@angham3829]

Galatians 5:22-23 King James Version 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

[@HiddenBlessingsHomestead]

I cried watching, I know so well being up late in the night all alone trying to finish canning then cleaning so that by morning the kitchen would be clean to start breakfast. You are giving your family such a beautiful gift! You have a new subscriber here.

[@brendameyer3055]

We have been canning and preserving food on our small homestead since the 1980’s. I know how much work it is. We are still doing it and our three adult kids and their families are following in our footsteps. It’s a skill that is worth teaching our families. You have a sweet family. Keep up the good work. 😊

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

Glad to know someone out there that appreciates and can relate to the preservation lifestyle!!! Thanks for watching 👍

[@wyillocitywyillocity47]

Im in a wheelchair and this season. I was gifted with boxes of apples, pears and onions. Videos like yours and others inspired me to try. Jams and pickling onions. What a journey. I had to use my electric chair at times. It was higher to level with oven. And then i would use manuel to cut up things. The jams turned out great. The onions I got a chopper it went so fast my eyes did not hurt. Thankyou for sharing. I empathize with your hard work. And understand about the growth in learning and preserving what you have with gratitude.

[@thisfamilyofmine7765]

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[@livergen]

That was beautiful, I'm 68 and live alone ( but never lonely ) just wanted to say I thoroughly enjoyed watching your video and was so very proud seeing two good parents raising up the next generations... You all really cracked me up when you said ("😎 the dark side of homesteading😎") When you were down stretching your back, love your sense of humor. Anyway, God bless you all and may your home be filled with constant joy and happiness and life experiences that are deep and wide, your hard work and perseverance is a testament to your character and your honor to God. Danny in Texas

[@ihateleftistliars4840]

FULL CREDIT TO BOTH THE PARENTS FOR PROVIDING SUCH A LIFE.. HARD WORK IS THE KEY TO THE AMERICAN DREAM!! USA USA USA

[@giblets4510]

I love this too, but it also isn’t an achievable reality for lots out there. It requires land and time, both things most poor people don’t have. The American dream is a lie, mr nationalist. But some of us are lucky enough to live out our own dreams…

[@ihateleftistliars4840]

@@giblets4510 the American dream is a lie,, whaaaaa whaaaaaaa im a little victim booooo hooooooo

[@ihateleftistliars4840]

@@giblets4510 Name one thing you do to make your future better. I GUARANTEE YOU DO NOTHING BUT CRY ALL DAY ONLINE. DO YOU COOK AT HOME ALL WEEK OR SPEND THE SAME IN TWO NIGHTS AT A RESTUARANT? DO YOU WACHT FREE TV OR HAVE CABLE? DO YOU WATCH NETFLIX ALL MONTH OR GO TO THE MOVIES FOR THE SAME COST IN ONE DAY? DO YOU BUY USED XBOX GAMES OR I BET YOU HAVE TO HAVE IT THE DAY IT COMES OUT DONT YOU, YOU ENTITLED LITTLE PILE OF I BET YO BUY YOUR COFFEE AT STARBUTTFKS I make mine at home for pennies LETS SEE DID YOU VOTE FOR THIS AWFUL ADMINASTRATION HOPING FOR FREE HAND OUTS.. YEAH YOU ARE NEVER GOING ANYWHERE IN LIFE. MR COMMUNIST SO BLAME YOURSELF FOR ONCE YOU CONDITIONED MILLENNIAL BETA

[@parabola1902]

Hey guys thanks for sharing. Honestly, i think the biggest bounty you guys are growing is the education of your children not only in growing their own foods. But the importance of family working together. I love the kinds of videos and continued to be inspired by more and more folks doing the same. Best of luck on your journey.

[@amywalker7515]

With global warming, the coronavirus and the economy being what it is right now, we all may need to be doing this. I think everyone should know how to grow their own food because in years when major agricultural areas lose all their crops due to weather or natural disasters, there may not be enough for all at the grocery store.

[@fabonlinellc9389]

It's amazing what you've accomplished. It takes incredible dedication and a supporting team to pull it off. This is why families were larger 100 years ago. You needed more people working to preserve enough food to last the year. Your kids will remember this and continue this lifestyle with their children.

[@ravenhummel8202]

Family's were larger bc there was n o birth control. The bigger the family, the more food needed, so, just chasing of the tail.

[@fabonlinellc9389]

@@ravenhummel8202 That might be one of the most idiotic/ignorant statements I have ever heard. You obviously know nothing about farming and are a product of the consumer culture of our current time.

[@ravenhummel8202]

@@fabonlinellc9389 I've farmed all of my life and I'm a history buff. I get all of my entire year's worth of food off of two acres. The ignorance is yours.

[@fabonlinellc9389]

@@ravenhummel8202 If it was all about birth control then why didn't everyone have twelve kids? Farming today is nothing like it was back then I can farm 1000 acres by myself. Your premise is flawed.

[@ravenhummel8202]

@@fabonlinellc9389 You assume everyone's fertility is the same, which is idiotic. The amount of food produced back then was based upon the family size and what they consumed.

[@jackiecrispin]

It is a labor of love putting summer in jars etc.for our family to enjoy on a cold winter's day.

[@jorgiedillard8765]

taking care of garden is very time consuming but so rewarding

[@Tyler-fx5ws]

Coming from a 30 year old male. ..... This is some amazing content. My wife and I are getting more into gardening and preserving. I see so many bad things in my line of work and gardening is one thing that helps me clear my mind. Next year we are making a bigger garden. Kudos to all your amazing hard work and showing your kids a great work ethic.

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

Thank you Tyler. So nice of you to take the time for some kind, positive words. Good luck to you and your family with your garden expansion and all the fun that comes with that!!!

[@karenlittleton6073]

God bless,protect you always at your job..I know what kind of jobs cause trepidations,however God is your rear guard always.Soldier in Christ,Karen.Enjoy your new gardens.

[@jamiewood1911]

Micro farm for sale $140k If anyone is looking 12ac MO 2 tiny homes well water/solar/etc Jacks Fork Farmstead Hwy 137 Willow Springs MO it won't let me send the link sorry but maybe it will show on Zillow doesn't qual for loan cash only option

[@vernonadismuke5664]

This was a beautiful video. I canned 7 pineapples today and thought I did something. Very inspirational on many levels.

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Canned fresh pineapples sound so yummy!

[@blueSkies777]

I'm watching this and just imagining the work put in, not only in the farming and food preparation, but the camera setup, the lighting, editing, problem solving, family, finances, omg the cleaning. Incredible dedication and passion.

[@arhimede88]

This is a lesson for all of us who think they are eating healthy when buying bio from supermarket! You are a very hardworking women and i know that your husband is blessed to have you in his life!

[@franzinauen8443]

For shure. Preserving the food is only the last 10% of work, but it is also the 'thank you' what you will get back for your work. And generally, it has also something to do with respecting our planet. Our planet does give us a lot (everything), but we must be willing to see it.

[@someone-eo5cd]

My family has a pretty big garden (even before I was born) and I was always in shock when someone would say that they buy potatoes, garlic, carrots etc.. taking care of garden is very time consuming but so rewarding 😊

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

Indeed, society in general has become surprisingly comfortable expecting everything to be readily available at the supermarket anytime of the year, right?!? We feel so accomplished when we sit down for dinner as a family and see that literally everything on our plate came from stuff we grew. Indescribable, really... Thanks for watching!

[@bachempenius]

I once had a volleyball teammate. She unfortunally had had sick parents. They lived of wellfare for the longest of time. She told me she never ate fresh green beans, the long onces. I almost could not believe that. Because we always prepped them and ate them fresh in abundance. She told me her parents did buy jars so nothing would go to waiste. Of course that was smart of her parents seen their sercumstances. But It shows it's not normal for a lot of people anymore to eat fresh vegetables. We almost forget how prepping is done.

[@letstalkrealtmweightloss4e454]

This video brings back memories of canning almost 400 cases yearly and growing it ALL! A widow alone it’s only me n the dog these day’s. You shall be greatly Blessed dear! ♥️Heart HUGGS

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

Thank you soo much! Glad you have good memories of such good wholesome times!!

[@vernonadismuke5664]

Wow!

[@thisfamilyofmine7765]

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[@Native-Kitty]

Somebody give this woman ALL the full body massages… respect to this fam for what they’re doing.

[@mpatzera2763]

Seeing the whole family around the kitchen prepping, it reminded me of my childhood. That’s what we used to do.

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

This is how we feel it should be! We've lost a lot of this family togetherness thanks to the microwave and 30 second dinners 😬 Thanks for watching

[@pip3670]

I've been canning a couple of years now and I salute you! That's a lot of hard work! Only those who put the effort in, know how tiring it can be. There is a tremendous sense of satisfaction in producing your own food.

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

Thank you! Not many out there that recognize the hard work involved in this. Glad you found us!!

[@klouise2800]

I love to garden and preserve as well and I definitely can appreciate all of the work that your family has put into your prep for your garden, the actual gardening, the harvesting and the awesome preserving of it all. You are an inspiration.

[@carylrose7502]

Back pain from extended canning is no joke. Thanks for adding that component.

[@johnblyth9787]

You take me back many years ago. My parents had a vegie garden and fruit trees. My mother was always preserving something. One year she had done over 100 quart jars of peaches off one tree. Plus they gave away boxes, the freezer was full of stewed peaches. What ever they got cheap or free was preserved.

[@mickeyblue2647]

What I love most about your videos is that you’re teaching your beautiful children and us yeah, thank you for sharing your videos and teaching us how to 👏🏼👋🏼✌️💪🏽👍🤤🇵🇷🇺🇸.

[@pamdavis6604]

A lot of work but eating off Heavenly Father's earth is a wonderful way of life. Your children will always remember how they were raised. And they will benefit from your teachings. I take my hat off to you for caring about the Earth and teaching your children survival tactics. What a sweet blessing for me coming across your channel. I pray for your guidance in growing food and keeping your family safe and happy and healthy. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🌹

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

Thank you Pam! You are so kind!!

[@sonyabritt247]

This looks like a wonderful family experience. Life skills worth passing on. Great job parents... And kids.

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

Thank you so much!

[@TM-fl3zk]

Agreed 👍 great job!

[@Anudorini-Talah]

What an annoying voice. The first 5 seconds already disappointing me so much so i made this comment. What a annoying and ugly way of listening to someone really. HUÄÄ HUÄÄÄ HUÄÄÄÄÄ this is how it sounds like.. holy moly.

[@franzinauen8443]

Yes, the kids are helping as much as they can. Do you have also berries? That would also be fun for the kids. I am doing food caning and preservation too. With apples I make apple-cream. Here (switzerland) many people don't harvest they'r things any more, especially when they are getting older. That is where I get the things I am preserving. And I have also a small garden for the daily things.

[@theemmanuelswife]

My dear. Hat's off to you! We also have a 4.6 acre homestead on our art studio property with 9,600 SF of veggie gardens. Our little farm is extremely well organized to maximize production. Anything planted on our property as a tree, shrub, or plant is edible. We preserve about 95% of our foods, and as pescetarians we occasionally eat fish that we can catch off of our houseboat (yacht,) and raise "The Girls" for our eggs at the farm. I'm 63 and my significant other, a carpenter and gardener is 57. This lifestyle looks glamorous to many people, however they must be willing to work long days, often 12+ hours DAILY. I took an early retirement this year to focus fully on our homestead and work a little less! Enjoy your family's "special" time together and may The Holy Father send his angels to keep you safe, healthy, and joyous; always.

[@TheWhitetailrancher]

Great job taking such great care of that beautiful family of yours! I'm a old bachelor and I have 11 75'x110' gardens plus another 3 acres I use for sweet corn and pumpkins. So, I know very well the rigors of the harvest as well as the preservation of 100% of that harvest. Love to see families doing this very thing!

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

You have quite the garden yourself!! Sounds like you can relate with us quite well :) Thanks for watching.

[@reesefisher2440]

AMAZING!! Your children are SO blessed that they have parents that live off the land and are not afraid of hard work. For them to be taught this way of life & work along side of you both is just remarkable! They are going to know true health. Priceless! 🥰 God Bless Y’all!

[@loridaup2169]

What a beautiful video. I understand the sore back, late night canning sessions and desire to feed your family healthy food. You've done a fantastic job! Congratulations on a wonderful year!

[@dorrainecrump3396]

It was so fulfilling watching you do this. This is exactly why I like making my own jam and canning my own tomatoes. I'm not as into this as you all are, but I loved watching your kids get into it and work together. I think that's why families were so much closer before we became "industrialized."

[@corrinnacorrinna5572]

It's such a pleasure to view all of your beautiful canned goods. It tastes amazing!! You are teaching your children life skills. I enjoy canning too!!!

[@palmerfamily609]

The comments here are so sweet. I appreciate the people inspired. Especially those who are getting old and tired. I'm 48 and do live this lifestyle. It's a lot of work. It's hard, painful, restless, overwhelming, joyful, rewarding, valid, loyal, and above all, satisfying. Yep. All of it. Enjoy the journey people.

[@noranalu5669]

I love that you do everything with the family.

[@postholedigger8726]

You are spot on with your concept of linking good health to preparing food from scratch. . When I was around 50 I was told that my blood numbers were so off the chart that I would probably not live another 5 years. My triglyceride level was so high it could no longer be measured. My A1c listed me as having type 2 diabetes. I was overweight and my blood pressure was too high. Instead of attempting to deal with the issues through medications, I decided to dramatically change the food I was eating. This meant that I would have to learn how to cook it myself. Unlike your situation I had less kitchen floor space and counter space. Also, I did not have a crew of kitchen helpers. Your video demonstrates the labor intensive effort involved in preparing food from raw ingredients. I call it prep work or sous chef work. My solution was to redesign our kitchen around preparing quality meals, Instead of having kitchen helpers, counter space, and floor space, I filled my kitchen with industrial equipment. The equipment takes care of the prep work necessary to prepare high quality meals from raw ingredients. The result of my efforts is, now that I am 74 years old, both my wife's health and my health is much better than it was when I was in my 50s. My weight, blood pressure, A1c, triglyceride and cholesterol levels are all within normal parameters. This is my kitchen. It allows us to cook fine restaurant quality and healthy meals at home. The equipment allows the process to be time and cost effective. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpOWpJaPhst5a9k This is my process showing how I make salsa. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmaxq4qIeqp9g6c kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqLVdXSrqbWrrZI This video shows how I make a mirepoix; which is the vegetable base for almost everything. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3u9q2aJbLeFmJo PHD

[@jonejett478]

God bless you all ❤️Awesome 👏👏👏We’re in this together 🌟Thank you very much. you guys are inspiration✨🌻🌈Bravo 🎉🎊💰💰💰💰💰

[@heathershelby8901]

Your dedication has motivated me to do better. I fight fibromyalgia and other auto immune diseases. There are days (most) when it's getting harder and harder to do as much as I want, but dedication, a little bit each day... I can do that! Thank you for sharing your story!

[@rizzy_cakes1622]

Probably doesn’t mean much coming from a stranger but your doing an amazing job! Your way of life is so beautiful. God bless you and your family

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

Don't need to know you to be grateful for a nice compliment. Much appreciated that you took the time to reach out to us, and glad you enjoyed the video!

[@rizzy_cakes1622]

@@TheSeasonalHomesteadmuch love ❤️

[@melaniehottot1168]

I absolutely love this!! The children were also learning life skills and family bonding at its best . Way to go !!! Some of my most memorable moments are doing with my boys every summer with tomatoes.

[@jennacyrenne5487]

Congratulations! It’s so much work but so rewarding. Canning has been the one thing that works for my mental health too. I love the routine and the gratification at the end of everyday.

[@SarahShepz]

I would love a kitchen tour with what works and what doesn’t work for preserving and what you would change or do differently. It would be so helpful!

[@lindsaywilliambrown808]

Me too - the video cut off just as it seemed like that was what was next. A very abrupt ending to an otherwise lovely and helpful video.

[@tomaszszupryczynski5453]

its easy, all that is preserved in shop. people do so many mistakes, like keep jars or cans in fridge, when its closed, and in shop its on shelf only not in fridge, you can do same. when you open it, keep in fridge. buns or chips in bag, simply bend edges to centre like triangle, push out air with hand, then roll top to down and secure with laundry clipper, same you can do on coffee and will last open for week in cold dark cabinet before mold will eat it, when you dont do that it will be 2 days

[@darlenebradley6756]

I want more than a tour! I want her kitchen! It would cost me as much as a whole house to do that in my humble little place. The wallpaper in mine is literally falling off the walls, and have a bank of second hand base cabinets with a piece of Contact paper covered plywood for a counter. (We won't go into how I came by the plywood. LOL!)

[@carrington2949]

Excellent suggestion.

[@RonPaulyGirl]

love it! I've been doing this for over two month, by myself. I kinda hit the wall of exhaustion - took two weeks off, and I'm back at it! LET FOOD BE THY MEDICINE -- Hypocrates

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

Been there done that(maybe a few times this year, eek!) Something about it keeps bringing us back, right?!? Glad you enjoy the videos

[@davidreed1634]

This really is amazing. I've recently started growing vegetables for my family and am very interested in preserving food. The little exposure I've had growing food has shown me how much work it is and I know a project like yours is a massive one, so kudos for committing and seeing it through.

[@ourlongwayaround9583]

AMAZED! Despite what I'm sure at times felt overwhelming, the PEACE & JOY your guys seem to possess is so inspiring. I don't know if we can do this, but I sure pray we can one day. Thanks for sharing!

[@jennadanielescobar4440]

I’ve never seen your channel before, but this is insane!!! I’ve never seen anything like it and admire it. We want a homestead of our own one day, but I don’t think we want to go this all out. But it is truly amazing to watch and learn as we don’t know all the skills yet for canning preserving blanching freezing etc etc.

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

Love this!!! Do what you can, to avoid burnout. Even if it's just one batch of preserving for your family to get a taste of your own home-grown food. The satisfaction from eating something you grew yourself is often indescribable!

[@jamiewood1911]

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[@michaeldebree4870]

this video is pure Zen for my brain. So relaxing, so nice to see you all get together and grow and prepare food. You guys work so hard, enjoy your food with pride. You all deserve it. Greetings from Berlin Germany. :)

[@rebeccalacy2792]

I’ve watched this before but decided to rewatch for motivation for this season. Laughed so hard with you guys wearing your googles! I don’t know how I missed it the first time. What a great trick and I’m going to try it this year!

[@Wadzzz]

Nothing but respect for these people

[@CampCooperator]

Even though some parts are a Nightmare, you people are Living the Dream. I'm Happy for you. Much strenght and Good luck.

[@haleyhompstead5526]

I went to our local market to get fresh veggies at huge discounts today. I will be canning and freezing everything I can! Thank you for the inspiration.

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

Yay!! We are always looking for deals on "B" grade apples, peaches, etc, and immediately take them home and can them too!! You can never plan the exact days of these, which is why the 2am canning sessions seem to arise at leas a few times a year!! lol

[@womenworthwealth]

I have so much respect for what you have done. So inspiring - thank you for sharing this!

[@carryonsailing]

A lot of hard work, and thank you for recording it. Preserving foods is a lost art and critical for someone like me who likes to spend months off grid. Really appreciate these. Kind regards to you all and best wishes.

[@tiffanykelly8207]

I love this so much. I pray that some day I will have land, a garden and kitchen big enough to produce & preserve all of our own food. It's truly an art that should be passed down with the land from generation to generation. To pass down mature trees & knowledge of how to care for the land and animals together in harmony the way God intended.

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

Agree with you 100%. Thanks for tuning in. So much of the "homesteading" knowledge is being lost. Must do what we can to preserve it too!!!

[@reaganburpee9100]

my mom got into canning a few years back and ive always been so grateful for her efforts. now that she's got some health issues i want to learn how to can some recipes i miss having non processed food

[@LOTRLVR]

This was the first video from your channel that I ever watched (searching for canning/preserving). Now I've gone back through and watched all of them (& subscribed!). Really enjoying learning from you. It's great to see families working as a team!

[@deidredawson6685]

Awesome job, I love how y’all incorporated the kids

[@cabincreekhomestead761]

This is so incredibly inspiring. It makes me long for spring so I can hurry up and get started on our own growing!!

[@juulikuu9472]

You and your family are such an inspiration!! Amazing!!

[@Mothercow1]

I love your channel. It’s really inspired my husband and I to get into the home style lifestyle. Please continue what you’re doing. God Bless!

[@ninaburchardt3119]

I was completely taken by this video. It hurt to see how tired you were and the hard work you were doing, but it was incredibly beautiful to see how the whole family bonded. In all the beauty of this video, life is at its absolute best! Thank you for sharing. //Nina from Sweden

[@GreenLifeInDublin]

Loving the look of all this preparedness! Well done You guys, all of the hard work paid off.

[@chefandrepdx]

Amazing job guys!! Your kids are so lucky to have incredible parents like you! Thank you for the inspiration!! ❤️

[@hamiltdm]

Hi, guys. You kids are truly an inspiration. I am trying to follow as many of your videos as I possibly can!

[@christineperez7562]

Smart woman you are reaping the benefits. You are passing this on to your children and that's priceless.

[@KarolinaPL06]

You are all amazing family. I am so proud of you, your determination and hard work is so inspiring.

[@zoewilliamson]

OMG! I have chills watching this video! I absolutely admire what you guys are doing!

[@Nae9211]

This was so beautiful to watch!!! Oh how beautiful it is to show your children the joy of working for their food and the commitment it takes to run a family this way. Blessings to you and your family. You have a new fan🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️

[@Shyonekm]

One of the best videos out there showing the true grit of homesteading, many kudos to you and your family 🙏

[@amandakhanyase8523]

This is beautiful. We recently moved to the country and have started planting our own food. You are such an inspiration. God bless your family 🙏

[@Heidikins64]

Welcome 🥰

[@Im4hm]

Found your channel. I know how hard growing and preserving can be. Watching you work so hard to provide fresh, delicious food for your family earned you a follow. You go, girl!

[@jennajulianne6178]

I'm so happy im not the only one exhausted from preserving! Becky, you guys are the greatest!!! Seeing you on your kitchen floor.... dang girl. You've got grit, and, the Spirit in your beautiful EYES!!! XO thank you for your inspiration! And the reminder that everything good comes from HARD LABOR!

[@ChrisUong.English]

Love your voice. A voice for story telling.

[@Saylor666]

This is so insane and also so amazing! I didn’t know people did this. I absolutely love this idea. What a labor of love! You are awesome!

[@ElitePreacher]

YOU ARE A FREAKING BEAST!!! That is so insanely impressive to me. Dont forget to take a spa day every now and then. God has blessed your family.

[@shellyknowsall]

This' amazing! The way your entire family works together is so inspiring! ❤️

[@alicehey190]

I think you have the right idea. Hope you and your family are having a wonderful time with your new home and caning

[@abundantlyblessedhomestead9951]

You are doing an amazing job! Our family is much like yours. We lived off grid 1800s style while building our home too! I've got a big garden and preserve/ferment everything I can! Just found you and subscribed!

[@MistressofWu]

So wonderful. I hope someday I will have a little space for a garden of my own, but watching your videos bring me a sense of peace in a time where I seriously need it. Apartment life takes so much freedom away, and money keeps me from moving right now, but I love that I can escape for a few beautiful moments into this world you are sharing with us. Thank you.

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

You are so kind! Glad you find some joy when watching our vids. We are putting them out as fast as we can so stay tuned for more! Glad you found us.

[@jamiedeer2674]

If you have a balcony start with a vertical garden or grow in pots. It’s small but at least it’s a start:) you’ll find some peace their, until you get your ground space. Good luck and happy gardening:)

[@MistressofWu]

@@jamiedeer2674 sadly we don't even have a balcony. We have three windows and a two bedroom apartment. The only space I have is maybe a window box off my living room, and then maybe something on the landing outside my door where everyone walks. So it's been hard, I am going to do some herbs this year though.

[@jamiedeer2674]

@@MistressofWu yeah herbal garden sounds good:)

[@McCashManor]

Your hard work and determination is so inspiring.

[@mariaselenta2412]

You are and your family - Are such an inspiration. Well done you and thank you for making enjoyable videos along the way. 🙂

[@seekingtruth1110]

Y'all must have one heck of an income! Congrats to you and your lovely family and I know this can be done on a smaller scale for those who do not have the land etc. Bloom where you are planted.

[@skylergrey3507]

No kidding

[@dodgro8342]

Other people work for them and bring them profit. It´s called "passive income".

[@god-driven-designs]

Praise the Lord

[@nowirehangers2815]

@@dodgro8342 it’s called being rich

[@MarietaTruter]

Absolutely love what you are doing. Your children are privileged to learn from you. Blessings. Watching from Namibia.

[@YlvaBjarnson]

Your kids will tell their friends for years how they got the camp outside with their family for an entire month. What a blessing and cherished time you have had with your children

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

Life's one big adventure!!

[@tashasmith1743]

This is truly inspirational! What beautiful food!! I'm impressed you made all of this happen while in transition with your house.

[@scatteringthelightministries]

Thanks for sharing. Just a recommendation, go to sleep then rise and continue, rest is important. You all need each other. Sleep deprivation can cause serious problem. Nice video!

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

Agreed!

[@jogo6571]

Amazing job!!! It’s such a good feeling to step back and just look at your shelves at the end of the day and just smile and praise God! Beautiful home and land!!

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

You know it!!! It is such a good feeling.

[@adamriley3030]

no

[@marysedita7326]

What an amazing story. What a beautiful family ❤️. You’ve given me hope

[@gracie2375]

Awesome vision and execution! Beautiful family working together!