Preparing OUR Homestead to GROW all of our GROCERIES for a YEAR

[@elizabethharnois5208]

Thank you for such a peaceful video during an uneasy time. It eased a lot of anxiety for me. 😊

[@jpav9036]

Stuff I’d like to see: A quick video update on things you have shown in the past like how’s your weather station working out. How are the trees that you planted with Morgan? Do you still use the solar lights you bought in the yard? What have you used on the homestead that you thought would be awesome but ended up ditching? Stuff like that.

[@allanulen3809]

get a small dish soap bottle when it's empty clean out and fill with bar oil. you can squeeze it in and when you stop it sucks oil back in and no over fill. it's what I use.

[@miltonhurd1016]

I like that you've consistently shown us what homesteading life is about, the day to-day activities, big and little projects and how it all works for your family. Thanks for sharing!

[@vickilee2185]

You're my FIRST stop in the AM to start my day. Thanks for a pleasant reminder of the good things in life to look forward to. Yes, I think more geese for the homestead. Maybe a watering spot for them. Have a good day!

[@conegallery]

The time is coming for everyone to start their 'Victory Gardens" especially this year, of all years! I feel hope rising for a much better future, because of the change of heart so many have gone through, in this time of isolation. Victory Gardens abound!

[@carriem7832]

Kathleen Cone Some garden centers are closed and those big box stores have very little seeds to offer and some internet seed shops have a waiting list....ya ...think people are growing more this year...wow

[@XXXXnannaXXXX]

@@carriem7832 if you're like me you impluse bought a bunch of seeds a few years ago for a garden you never actually planted. Always think ahead. Always.

[@jennifercullison]

Folks check out your local farmers coop store...they do have stuff...js

[@finneganzahir6598]

I guess im randomly asking but does any of you know of a method to get back into an Instagram account?? I was dumb forgot the login password. I appreciate any help you can offer me!

[@kaydenrichard2042]

@Finnegan Zahir instablaster ;)

[@tangowhisky14]

Hi folks, as always great video. Here in UK our scones are sliced and filled with plenty of whipped cream and strawberry jam (jelly). A treat every now and again.

[@tvcat3665]

That sound good! 🍓

[@shannongnazzio6844]

Hope and her little sideways hop just melts my heart 😍🤗

[@isnoo1]

One of the easiest recipe for Scones is 2.5 cups of SR flour, 250mls of cream and 1 can of Lemonade soda. ( I have NO idea what that translates into for US ). Mix altogether and flatten out. Cut how you want and baste with Milk and/or egg on top. Bake. YUMMO!

[@donbrutcher4501]

The joys of bar oil. Glad I'm not the only one.

[@Wywknow]

Since I started watching your channel, Wednesday’s just aren’t the same, because i do love starting my days watching , it is inspiring! I live up here in the northeast too, and we have the same weather systems- generally. Anticipating watching your garden this year. This will be my first garden in many years. Love your channel Al, thanks for all your hard work and great ideas!

[@ellawilson4487]

Yesterday I put my 2 1/2 week old chicks outside. I followed your example and insulated the coop and hung heat lamps so they wouldn’t get cold at night when the temperatures drop to 35. I’m thankful for the useful information I receive from your videos 😊.

[@janetwithers7427]

See the baby chicks are so cute. Looks nice with the trees cut down. Lots of work and love in your homestead. 💖

[@tinacoppenbarger3412]

Good morning Al , Gina and Olivia. I'm really hatjng Sundays and Wednesdays. I love your channel. Thank you all so much for being here for us. I love watching all of you working together and cooking together. What did you name Rusty's place. I wanted it named Rusty's Harem. Can't wait to see what your big Spring project is. Have a great day. It is 48 degrees this morning in Clinton, Il.

[@beverlysmith5658]

Hi time I feel same way so on Sunday and Monday I go back and binge watch some of the older lumnah vlogs lol on Kentucky and Indiana and Illinois State line in Kentucky lolhi neighbor

[@rebeccasnell8261]

Thank you for vlogging I always enjoy it

[@stellajeffrey647]

Good morning everyone. We put butter and jam on our scones, they’re lovely 😊💞

[@haileyfitzgibbon5360]

Morning Al, I'm an arborist from Canada, you should try to learn the "running bowline" for a knot you use to attach the rope to the tree. SUPER easy and very easy to get undone as well. stay safe!

[@donaldhill2972]

You and Gina kill me both, so serious but fun loving as it gets! I like your cooking.

[@cathywilliams7336]

Love hearing about your high school in what you took. Love learning more things about your family and you

[@nancynellis6510]

Yep, snow is headed your way. We just had 2 days of snow, ended up with over 6 inches. Today it is melting. Love those spring snow storms! They bring a lot of moisture to us! :)

[@paulcernansky7634]

Orange cranberry scones are awesome!

[@stan3198]

Colorado "stay at home" went into effect at 6 am today. Mmm I thought that was what I'd been doing for the last 2 weeks !!! Stay Safe everyone.

[@sarahaugustine4185]

You and me both. I have been avoiding crowds, and keeping my trips out of the house to a minimum. If I do eventually contract the virus I hope our health care systems and hospitals are back up and functioning.

[@greenthumb6875]

Wooden cattle feed bunks with holes drilled in bottom make great raised garden beds, esp for wheel chair or elderly. Usually made at lumber yard size is 16 foot by 2.5 wide 2 foot high.

[@cynthiat6505]

You love your animals so well. I’m living my rural life through y’all. Praying for your safety. God is good.

[@slowly_radish8374]

🌷 Feel ya on the snow thing. Here's some tulips from my yard 🌷 Spring wishing & hoping 🌷🌷🌷

[@stephencoster9532]

Hiya, another great video, thank you. A suggestion, the metal gate you go through to get to New Yoke City, take the chain off, hook the hook on the chain into the eye on the wooden post, put the chain in the chain catch on the gate. No need to feed the chain through the eye bolt ever time... Saves time & effort. I'm good at seeing things backwards. Take care & stay safe... Steve...

[@bigmamma6946]

It really looks different with out the scraggly trees its tidies it all up lovely. Exciting stuff.

[@ダニ-s3b]

Hope is soooo big now I hope she’ll be healthy and strong

[@millerl333]

Thank you for sharing! You are such a tease about what the next project is going to be - I can’t wait to find out.

[@timyowell4278]

2 videos today? Heck yeah. Thanks guys

[@pjmaynes8747]

It’s so great to see how really excited you are about the homestead! God Bless

[@gonzalezpandura]

I agree we going to make it threw.I would like to see more about your meat processing tools. Yall stay blessed

[@barbarashotts5598]

The goat sweater is awesome. As always another great volg. Can't wait to see what next. Any thoughts about collecting the rain water from the barn to help water the goats and the other animals this summer. Gravity-fed automatic water's would be awesome to see you do. Save you time caring it around you're Homestead.

[@pauldooling6043]

there is an easy way to get your rope through the branches of the tree, take a piece of string long enough to reach where you wannt go and back down again, tie some weight on the end of the string, which you can easily throw through the branches of your tree. then tie the loose end of the string to the larger rigging rope and pull it up and through

[@kennethlainez5640]

Yes I love your family cooking dinner and making new food's ever day that it comes on...

[@lindameadows6092]

Thank you again for your great output. I'm a Christian and don't have to worry about vile words or ugly attitudes, just a sweet family taking care of their animals and building things... Love it! I've got some. Peas, lettuce, chard, spinach, strawberries growing... East TN a bit ;) warmer... God bless you and your family Al!

[@LilMisFitToo]

I agree. We’ve had breakup going on for a few days - not enough to melt as much snow as has melted where you are but it’s supposed to snow again in the next couple days. Boo to Mother Nature! Snow snow go away already even! At least our days are getting longer. It’s light till 8 pm-ish! Yay for light! Soon we’ll have 12 hours of daylight then it increases really fast to 20-22 hours quickly. Gotta love spring (when it finally gets here) and summer in Alaska !

[@billgailcunningham6903]

I've been using the 2 stroke canned gas in mine and it works a lot better than pump gas. Don't have to take it to the saw shop every year to have the carburetor rebuilt. Lasts a lot longer than the pump gas between uses too.

[@jlm08742]

Bowline is the “bend” everyone should know, most universal way to secure a line that releases even after tremendous amounts of force applied.

[@NativeDaemon]

Yo, mate! Absolutely love the channel. I've been following for quite a bit now. Learned tons new things. Very much appreciated! I like to also follow Steve's Small Engine Saloon. Tons of info and things to learn there. I find that being able to fix/maintain lawn mowers, chainsaws, and other small engine power tools/equipment helps to keep my stress levels down. It also helps curb my anxiety. I'm not always worrying about those things. I have more confidence in knowing that when something goes wrong or breaks that I know that I can fix the problem without many tools or expensive parts. Idk, it just helps me all around to not be such a worry worm. lol

[@donnadunlop]

I am guessing greenhouse build to compliment the raised bed. I was sitting here helping you throw that rope, hope it helped. Good looking scones Gina, I have a craving now to make some. Livy's hair is gorgeous, she must of inherited from mom.

[@shalayneabbott8212]

My mom used to make scones, only other ppl called it ‘fry bread’. She’d make homemade bread and the leftover dough she’d fry it up and slather it with honey butter. Yum. (At my hometown festivals there’d always be a booth that’d sell them and the line would always be the longest wait.) We’ve never made English scones.

[@francesbolen257]

Just love seeing everyone home and enjoying being together! Can't waiting to see the new project! Hey Al, can you make your bread for us?

[@ronaldfrancis3628]

Al, try spreading Jam on the scones then top with CLOTTED CREAM, deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeelicious!!. Another enjoyable vid. Stay safe, stay well!!.

[@margaretbedwell58]

With the space you are clearing, I'm thinking green house. That will sure extend your growing season to feed you all year long. Sorry about the snow coming, I know that at this time of the year it is not desirable at all. How is your maple sap doing, is it getting warm enough in the afternoons to get it flowing? I hope when it does, y'all do as well as they are in Michigan. I saw one of the homesteaders brought in something like 70 gals. from 10 trees. Love scones. I like marmalade on mine. Have a Blessed day.

[@FreakyDarlin]

No Al! Blueberries are for muffins, raisins are for scones! Then you open it up, smeer butter on and strawberry jam, whipped or clotted cream on top. Thats how you eat a scone! Also optional where I cone from is open up, butter and then grated cheese. Yum!

[@banqchef]

Watched what was the second first then checked the in box and saw there was a second one. What a difference a day makes. With clean a big are can there be a two car garage in the future

[@tonygrimes13]

Patrick Carns - It's a Green House/Poly Tunnel location.

[@ollypolly18]

yet another top vid how do you sharpen your chains? i little demo would be good if you have time Steve UK

[@redneckaventures7634]

Good afternoon y’all, hope all is well got though another day of work in this crazy world. Thankful to get to watch after a long day! Y’all stay safe god is good!

[@lazeeshomestead]

There are a few channels that I look forward to my daily fix of homesteading enjoyment. Your channel is one of them. Depending on when it comes out, I watch it from anyone of 5 sources! I only subscribe on one, but I love your content!

[@beverlysmith5658]

I watch mine on television with a Roku but I comment with my cellphone they are linked together lol

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

A lot of gardeners & farmers are going to try doing this. I've had to adjust my garden plan, to fulfill my need for a year list. Ill have to use vacation time to get canning/freezing/dehydrating done, but I don't take vacation anyway, lol.

[@charlottestevens9352]

Absolute jam and cream to the scones it's a British thing but they're so good

[@tonygrimes13]

Charlotte Harlow - But which way? Jam then Cream or Cream then Jam?

[@Zeke-yv3nw]

Looking good yall! Al that was a lot for one person to do the cutting and pulling of the tree.

[@lenbelton248]

Al, have you thought of using the trees, that you cut down, for fire wood instead of having it all chipped. I can see getting the brush chipped or burned but the tree trunks and larger branches would work well in your furnace.

[@sherraleeclark1654]

You 2 are so sweet together.

[@angelacross2216]

That tree felling with the mule was epic.

[@bobbynash282]

Goodmorning Lumnah acres from alabama. We finally got sun started yesterday. But it brought the 80s with it.

[@williamkolis1567]

Think we are supposed to hit just below 60 today

[@ccrum1127]

Bobby Nash Same in NW Georgia..

[@angelsarrived2642]

Ill take that. It was 37 deg. This morning. Now its 44. I'm in New York In the middle of all the crazy people. Got phone call from stressed out, social worker who needs to go into mental lock down. Poor thing. I hope she gets better. They are like chickens without heads. She's suppose to help people, not stress them out. I'm 70, high risk due to medical. Good thing I don't have heart issues, as her attitude could give someone an attack. Pray for the working souls, their on overload.

[@paulinelarach938]

Enjoy your work and future plans.

[@kathrynbingham8306]

Good morning, Al. The homestead is looking great. All your hard work is adding up. I thought I had a good idea of the layout of your property, but now I'm not so sure. Could you maybe give is a drone view of the stead? Start from way up high? Also, looks like CWC left her replacement squad for this season. 😁 Stay healthy.

[@jamesworth183]

Split the scone and add butter while warm, or... split when cool and add clotted or thick whipped cream and strawberry or raspberry jam/preserves. For a savoury scone, grated mature cheddar cheese and white ground pepper for the extra bite. Again split while warm and spread with butter.

[@tonygrimes13]

James Worth - But which way? Jam then Cream or Cream then Jam?

[@hmrbrd7]

A Vanilla or Lemon glaze would be perfect! 1 to 1 1/2 cups of Powdered sugar. Add a small amount of Water, whole milk, and vanilla or lemon zest. Mix.Test for thickness, add more PS if necessary. Take a Ziplock bag, turn down the edge and place in a medium size glass. Then take your glaze and add it to the bag, seal up the bag, clip a small hole in the corner and drizzle over your scones. Any left over glaze can be stored in the same glass and refrigerated. Enjoy!

[@jacktomberlin7976]

I think it’s a requirement that you overfill the bar/chain oil. I know it happens to me every time, lol 😂. Oh well, I figure a little extra on the bar won’t hurt! Keep up the great work 👍!

[@greenthumb6875]

Pretty light transmission and transfer case.. didn't have to work hard on the tree but be careful. That's why the seals went out on Kabota. You run it with front tires in air when bucket down and spin tires ripping seals. Especially in cold, if can disengage front end when using bucket down pressure would be best.

[@philipmorehouse1069]

Use NON-Ethanol gas in all your small motors and they will not give you the problems that regular gas gives. The corn alcohol eats the plastic tubes and tiny gaskets in carburetors. I got that from a "small motor" mechanic and since taking his advise, my equipment always starts and I have not had to take them in for repair every year.

[@leslielutz1874]

CAN'T WAIT FOR YOUR NEW GARDEN !!

[@cindiberg7718]

Why can't you use the apple trees as firewood?

[@pathfindergeorgia1117]

Gooood morning Al, off to a late start this morning. Greatly appreciate y’all. God bless

[@robinminnesota5491]

We here in MN have zero snow now. still waiting for the last big one of the season. Hey how about a timeline showing when the farm babies are due Vs when they do arrive. Baby chicks done, baby goats?? Bees?? piggy's. etc Yesterday we ( state of MN) where told to shelter in place..I thought that's what winter was all about any way..LOL

[@bearrivermama6414]

Rob G you must be in southern Minnesota. We still have 2 ft of it up on the Canadian border. 😤 ready for spring!!!

[@billlamm4688]

Thanks.. now I have a hankerin for scones

[@jameswitte5167]

Scones with peanut butter and honey ... Grind frozen cranberries ... Or make them thinner and sandwich a dollop of smooshed strawberries in the middle ... Like a filled donut ... Or strawberry jam taquitos ...

[@slbittick]

Hi Al! You should check into renting a skid loader with a tree sheer attachment. It would make short work out of clearing out those smaller trees and its great for clearing the fence lines of brush. Daniel on Arms Family Homestead made a few videos about 3 weeks ago when he rented one. You should watch the tree sheer in action. Very cool machine!

[@tonyl3146]

For a unique flavor in the scones use Currents (a berry). They are great if you can get them in your area.

[@WendyK656]

The scones looks so good! Raspberry, peaches apple cinnamon scones are yummy,

[@salonisalvi3484]

Hi Al Gina stay safe guys !!! And maintain social distancing. That’s the only way to stop this terrible thing. We in india are going through a total lockdown situation . Let’s see what happens next. Loving ur videos.

[@gonesideways6621]

Stihl sells a slingshot and ball with small dia. string, i have used one work great.

[@glennroach3337]

Have you checked the air filter on it also? How about stacking for firewood and smoker wood. Smaller limbs make nice kindling for both also

[@denisewilson8367]

craisins in the scones or muffins are yummy too. Blueberries dehydrated are good to have around, besides the craisins are my two favorites . Grow your own cranberry bushes on your rock piles along the driveway. Then dehydrate them for use all winter. Use the Excaliber dehydrator and get the job done fast. Blueberries, strawberries, apricots too. Or make fruit leather for Olivia and yourself for a healthy snack.

[@largefamilyruralliving7434]

Wow, the place had changed so much since I started watching a few years ago, glad you are wearing those sawing chaps!

[@pamelastandhart9650]

Good Mawning Lumnah’s!!!! Is the new project a greenhouse? Can’t wait to see! We have the same weather as you and received about 2 inches and it is already melted. Spring on!!!!

[@gary1887]

i finished watching one video then another wow stay safe everyone

[@eileenpalumbo6578]

Stay healthy folks!

[@stepanova8]

In Ireland, we had scones with butter and clotted crème. Delicious!

[@bruceaugustine6486]

we got 7.5" of snow the next day was 50 outside and about half of it was gone by sundown.

[@jelomaxjoiner]

Al you should check the gap on spark plug , they are not always correct, scones looked good ,but have you ever tried putting a milk and egg wash on the top before cooking , gives a nice finish to them . Stay well

[@SandraCrockett]

Figaro is so cool! Love that cat!

[@teresamckee6784]

On the scones, try a glaze with cinnamon . Yum

[@Mark_Nadams]

Hi Al, Just a thought on your new chicken brooder design. It is obvious the chicks really dislike the door on their side being opened. The tarp shields you put on the sides work pretty well to help them stay warm in the coop when you use the other. However they will get an arctic blast every time their door opens and it is cold outdoors like it always is this time of year. I'm thinking it might be a good idea to not use their door while they are small. Maybe you could, later this year, do a remodel video and eliminate that door and replace the separation wall with an upside down dutch door ( a short solid the bottom to step over) on one side and a swing wall that locks in position, or out of the way on the the other. Keep the chick strainer bottom rails in the wall but make them sealable for the warm brooder times. Good luck with the new greenhouse. I can hardly wait to see you build it up. It will be a great addition to your homestead. One more degree of food freedom. WOOHOO !!! BTW - You forgot to add the internal wall video you made on 2/27 to your chicken/chick brooder video playlist.

[@robertlafollette8931]

Good to see you all doing well. Great video. Now I'm hungry. God Bless and stay healthy.

[@kingfishjrb]

use lead sinker and fishing line with sling shot to pull heavy line.

[@dharleyfan1]

You should buy your own chipper, great mulch maker for your garden and your compost pile.

[@1961fireguy]

Use your wire pulling twine and a bolt to throw up in a tree. Then it is easy to pull your bigger rope up in the tree.

[@Rambizzle454]

Yeah! Finally a reducer on the hay feeder

[@williamcottam3719]

Love the scones, next time brush the tops with beaten egg for a nice golden brown top and serve with some fresh cream and strawberry.

[@Redgonetogray]

You can buy a PTO chipper for your tractor. I got one they are fairly inexpensive. Around $3000 or $4000 Delivered. I have a video on it. Mine needs repairing done.

[@gardenwalker7580]

Good idea "looking thru the window"! Might consider a mirror suspended from "brooder wall" to see entire floor of brooder on these cold mornings, you will have to be really creative to suspend it from proper angle to see the whole floor. God Bless y'all!

[@rebeccajones4311]

Loved the video today! I didn’t see the other video everybody’s talking about, Sounds like something I would do😂 everybody makes mistakes! I really look forward to your videos! They always put a smile on my face😃

[@lori1508]

How is the baby chick that had something wrong with her leg?

[@richardholmes3046]

I was wondering the same.

[@tvcat3665]

It must have died. The intensive care part of the coop is gone. I'm surprised he did not even mention it. Too much negativity if he did? Shrug

[@notyourgrammascrafts]

I was wondering that also

[@braydenwood3667]

Yeah I’m not sure

[@tonygrimes13]

@@richardholmes3046 Was mentioned yesterday that some of these videos were out of sequence.

[@shawncockrell6007]

I was really enjoying the other vid ......moving forward on the projects !

[@teenaf3166]

In Australia we call it a Devonshire tea. Scones with jam and cream and a cup of tea.

[@tracybruring8440]

My favorite scone is a cranberry orange scone with vanilla glaze