Over 200 POUNDS of Berries and Counting! | The Official Way to Eat Loquats | What is Berry Tickling?

[@carolleenkelmann4751]

All those berries packed into the freezer is surely a vision to behold. 👍 I like your commanding view of the Farm from the back of the truck, Duane. It's hard to gauge just who is taking the lead/ in charge. You look as if you could do with a couple of extra hands picking the fruit. Pity I do not live in the USA. I'll have to start growing my own.

[@EdgeofNowhereFarm]

Hey Carolle! I'm glad you're hanging in there with all of these vlogs. We're trying to cram as much into these as we can before the Summer slows us down!

[@carolleenkelmann4751]

@@EdgeofNowhereFarm It's like hibernating in Summer. Indoors with the berries and making Mulberry Wine!

[@GoogleAccount-fx4cz]

With all those freezers make a space for a walk-in freezer you will have enough room for everything fruit, meet, and everything else 👍

[@EdgeofNowhereFarm]

Excellent suggestion and I think we may consider that at some point. The key is whether or not we eventually sell individual cuts of meat. For now it's only half/whole animals that we deliver they same day to customers.

[@ericbowers1620]

Holy Mulberries! 😮

[@EdgeofNowhereFarm]

Crazy, huh? The mulberries and blackberries have really been strong this year.

[@AbidAli-bv2gl]

Excellent Video. Ms. lori has good knowledge in Goat, Pig, Chicken, Turkey , orchard and Plumbing too. She is second to none, I am your fan long time

[@EdgeofNowhereFarm]

Hey there Abid. We always enjoy reading your comments, because you are so encouraging to us. Thank you!

[@LIFELOVER715]

A thriving, diverse and magnificent farm. Your berries are going to either save some lives or greatly enhance them.

[@EdgeofNowhereFarm]

Berries are a staple for us in our smoothies each morning and we're hopeful to have enough production to share as well, so we're right there with you!

[@AyZeD]

Haven't seen your vids in a while, but I remember when there was basically nothing in those drone shots compared to now lol that's awesome. Looks like the farm has grown alot

[@EdgeofNowhereFarm]

It's definitely coming along these days. We're finally seeing some regular green around the farm here in the Spring!

[@tbjtbj4786]

Hey guys The kids have there first 50 chickens in. There getting a hang on the goats And they are talking about moving back to the farm I think it willbe good for the grandkids

[@EdgeofNowhereFarm]

I love hearing this. Those grandkids need to know where their food really comes from!

[@2A_supporter]

Oh boy speaking of raspberries and blackberries they are invasive in all parts of ca they are going crazzzzzzy with all the water we got idk what to do with the raspberries or blackberries anymore I need blueberries and strawberries 😭

[@EdgeofNowhereFarm]

I can't believe how much rain we've had this year. Truly awe inspiring. The only thing we have invasive here are noxious weeds, but I'm right there with you on those blueberries and strawberries!

[@ponygirl1073]

Wow those pigs are huge! Did you say the diameter of the turkey enclosure? I’m with you, that’s what we always called plywood.😉I’m sure you won’t remember(regarding my Pakistani mul😢tree) but I was out in Cali to visit family & went to a nursery & found my tree, turns out it’s a dwarf Pakistani mulberry which will produce small berries. I tried a Loquat fruit for the first time & it tasted a bit like apricot? I love the animal water system. Brava👏I always learn something while watching your vids. Tickle tickle 🤣❤️🙋‍♀️👩‍🌾

[@EdgeofNowhereFarm]

Oh no, I was worried about that mulberry tree after describing the fruit. I had no idea there even was a dwarf Pakistani.

[@darylpas2209]

Wow, I am always amazed with your fruit trees. The abundance is incredible. Keep tickling those berries.

[@EdgeofNowhereFarm]

Hey Daryl! We have been pleased with the berry season this year. The weather this Winter definitely helped that out!

[@Mansahx]

Nice growing and harvest…

[@EdgeofNowhereFarm]

We have been very pleased with the harvest this season. The Winter weather definitely made a difference!

[@deecooper1567]

Great to see all the trees doing so well. That goat 🐐 trying to help😂😂😂. Just like kids 🤪. Have a good week 👵🏻👩‍🌾❣️

[@EdgeofNowhereFarm]

Violet is a little nosey. She is just like our turkeys when we try to work anywhere around her, just right up in your business the whole time!

[@deecooper1567]

@@EdgeofNowhereFarm Animals have their own personalities & are great companions 🤩. 👵🏻👩‍🌾❣️

[@MoseyWithMoxie]

Automatic waterers are great in the winter, but the water temp may be too hot in the summer since it is standing water. Please test temps daily. Love your channel!!!

[@EdgeofNowhereFarm]

Hey there Margaret! Great point. We have these strategically placed under trees to make sure they temps stay a bit cooler in the Summer.

[@TheFatTheist]

It is so funny to hear you talk about the time it takes to harvest. I don't have anywhere near the quantity of trees as you and I still hate harvesting. I love gardening and taking care of everything. I also like to eat it. But, I find myself not wanting to harvest. I have 3 mulberry trees and can easily spend 30 minutes a day at peak production. Today I harvest all of our garlic and a little bit of citrus (grapefruit) that I hadn't gotten off the tree yet. Tomatoes are in full swing and will be getting ready in a couple of weeks. I also got a bunch of peaches off my tree today. In all I spent about 40 minutes just harvesting!

[@EdgeofNowhereFarm]

Hey there Alan! We're right there with you. It's funny, because we also love watching everything grow and enjoying the harvest itself, but harvesting is a drag! I remember well those tomato plants of yours. We're trying to follow in your footsteps with a few plantings here and there. Also harvested garlic today as well, so its sounds like we're on the same page!

[@lesleytucker9574]

Hi guys, loving the inspiration. I’m in Western Australia and have a similar climate to you. I was wondering what pests you struggle with, if any? Our fruit trees suffer fruit fly, citrus suffer gall wasp. We spend a huge amount of time and resources on netting our trees (we are spray free). Keep up the great work and thanks for all the effort you put in. 👍👍

[@EdgeofNowhereFarm]

Hey there Lesley. We are blessed here to have very few pests. Honestly, the only pests we have to deal with are varmints. Rabbits and ground squirrels. That and the birds of course which causes us to net trees at harvest time.

[@Puaspapa]

Their home looks simply awesome…. Amazing to have a good forest in a typical neighborhood. Good job Garett and Megan

[@EdgeofNowhereFarm]

They really have done a great job going from absolutely nothing edible growing in their backyard to producing for themselves!

[@lovaleriemullins5813]

You guys are AWESOME!

[@EdgeofNowhereFarm]

Aww, thank you!

[@creativecompasshomeschool4900]

I have been really enjoying your guys channel. I am over here in Wickenburg, mini homesteading on 2 acres. Chickens, pigs (sometimes in the yard/sometimes in the freezer) and a huge garden! They say it’s tough here in the desert, but it can be done! And I love the challenge!

[@EdgeofNowhereFarm]

You guys are practically neighbors in Wickenburg! Every once in a while we need to pick up something from the Tractor Supply there in town if the stores in Surprise and Tolleson are out. Glad to hear you guys are making a go of it in the desert as well!

[@slamboy66]

It's not OSB, I call it Beaver Puke.

[@EdgeofNowhereFarm]

Beaver puke, that's funny! It does look like somebody puked up a bunch of chipped wood and slammed it together!

[@aedanacheson6148]

If you ever want to do any blueberries, try pink lemonade blueberries. They are the SWEETEST ones I’ve ever grown!

[@EdgeofNowhereFarm]

Ooh, a pink lemonade blueberry. That does sound amazing!

[@paulchance7948]

Full of admiration for what you are achieving on your farm in all that heat. You are a lovely couple I always enjoy your videos.

[@EdgeofNowhereFarm]

Thank you for the kind words of encouragement Paul. That means a lot to us here!

[@mesutozsen903]

Eline emeğine sağlık bu güzel video için kolay gelsin hayırlı işler....👍👍👍👍

[@EdgeofNowhereFarm]

Teşekkürler Mesut. Bizi her zaman cesaretlendiriyorsunuz ve bunu başka bir dilde görmek ve aynı şekilde yanıt verebilmek çok güzel!

[@mesutozsen903]

@@EdgeofNowhereFarm sizler harikasınız ciftlik ile uğraşmak hayvanlara bakılan sevgi dutlar şeftaliler kayısılar incirler ne mutlu size tanrı sizi korusun🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤

[@shannac32]

We just moved back to AZ from Washington State and are definitely missing all of the fresh fruit and veggies. Unsure of what would even grow here. We're relearning many things we've forgotten after 17 years. We found your channel after discussing the pros and cons of having hens for fresh eggs. It's been a blessing watching your videos and learning more about the possibilities in front of us. Thank you! Looking forward to watching more of your content in the future! 🙂

[@EdgeofNowhereFarm]

Hey there Shanna. While it's definitely nothing like Washington, we really can grow a diverse number of fruits and veggies here!

[@hivolco151]

another inspirational video... Just getting our farm going... planted another 10 trees this Spring... Now have many varieties of Apples, grapes, Peaches, Nectarines, plums, Pear, prunes, cherries, and most recently Marionberry and Elderberry... Life is Good!

[@EdgeofNowhereFarm]

Wow, that is AWESOME! We have most of those as well, except the cherry, marionberry and elderberry. The cherries we have tried have not done well for us. Hope those start producing soon for you!

[@AmzBackyardOrchardandVineyard]

Hi neighbors! Phenomenal harvests! Thanks again for another update, your place is looking so nice and clean. Its so nice to see other backyard growers here in the desert, thanks for the update on their Beautiful backyard! Cheers! 🍷

[@EdgeofNowhereFarm]

Hey there Aaron! This past Winter really did wonders for most of the trees. I think that is definitely helping us all!

[@AmzBackyardOrchardandVineyard]

@@EdgeofNowhereFarm indeed. We're seeing great production here at home as well!

[@AnarchAnjel]

You two are so awesome to watch. Love it!

[@EdgeofNowhereFarm]

Glad you're enjoying these!

[@gordybishop2375]

Wish I was your neighbor. Would buy what you sell.

[@EdgeofNowhereFarm]

Where do you call home Grodin?

[@gordybishop2375]

@@EdgeofNowhereFarm Barstow, California. I do hope to plant some fruit trees if water bill does not get too high here

[@EdgeofNowhereFarm]

@@gordybishop2375 they should do well for you there.

[@pkaboo7832]

Wow. I stumbled upon your channel when I was looking for something and I couldn't be more delighted!! I am subscribed and my heart is dedicated!!

[@EdgeofNowhereFarm]

Glad you found us and are enjoying the content. If you have any questions as we go, shoot them over!

[@taylorvanbuskirk8040]

Man...the Kune's are getting big. How much bigger will they get?

[@EdgeofNowhereFarm]

They'll still get up to a couple hundred pounds at full weight. We have to restrict feed for them, so they don't get too chunky!

[@Friesian-q6u]

Fantastic!! I know it required a ton of hard work to get to this stage but wow! Very tasty wine to follow💕

[@EdgeofNowhereFarm]

Next time your over we'll have to sample some of these new wines we're making. Every year they seem to get better and this will be the third round of mulberry wine, so it's becoming more consistent.

[@Pamsgarden213]

I am so grateful for your Blackberry recommendation. They are doing wonderfully, I have already had a few and they were great! How is your Vetiver grass doing?

[@EdgeofNowhereFarm]

Hey Pam! The vetiver is definitely starting to take. A couple of those small starts you had in water did not make it, but one of them is very strong. The cuttings we took are all starting to sprout a bit as well.

[@ahmadomais1380]

Great progress guys. Nice to see how u nurture this farm and spread your knowledge. How often and how much do you water the black berries. How do you vary the frequency season to season. I have mine in a pot. Thanks 🙏

[@EdgeofNowhereFarm]

Hey there Ahmad. We usually water the berries once/week and they don't need a tremendous amount of water. It's on drip irrigation and the beds run for a couple hours once/week. Now they do fine with even more water than that, so I would probably water a potted bush daily, especially during the summer months. We have not had a blackberry die with too much watering, so I would say to err on the side of too much vs not enough.

[@ahmadomais1380]

@@EdgeofNowhereFarm Thank you very much. It is just awesome how you always respond and provide help and you do it so promptly. You guys are awesome. Thank you.

[@tigerguitara]

Cheers to abundance 🎉

[@EdgeofNowhereFarm]

Cheers indeed!

[@setha6163]

6 freezers! I hope you have a backup generator for those so you never risk losing all of that harvest.

[@EdgeofNowhereFarm]

No doubt Seth. We technically have 7, but we generally don't count the one in the house!

[@setha6163]

@@EdgeofNowhereFarm Thank you for taking the time to reply 😊. I love the farm you guys have built. It's an inspiration

[@marschlosser4540]

Beautiful orchard. Hey, Lori, nice job on the waterers. Do you do masonry, too? :) The water tank is on the last leg, at last. If you had a few trees to spare, I'd send chilacayote squash (7-year/pie melon). It's always interesting to see the shocked looks when I harvest squash out of the mesquite. "Yes. it took years of hard work, but this variety of mesquite..." Hasta, kids.

[@EdgeofNowhereFarm]

Hey there Martin. Can you send me a pic of those chilacayote squash? You've told us about them before, but I don't remember if you shared a pic.

[@brendan3081]

Hey you guys have a flavor delight aprium right? could we get some footage of that next week? id like to compare how yours looks to how mine looks as we get closer to them ripening. my fruit seems a little small and i fear i didnt thin heavily enough

[@EdgeofNowhereFarm]

I'll try get a shot of those for next week's vlog. They are on the verge of ripening here also.

[@brendan3081]

@@EdgeofNowhereFarm sweet thank you

[@hairlesscactus]

Are you watering your figs twice a week now, or still just once? I've been trying to follow your recommendations (Tucson) and my figs are looking better than ever!

[@EdgeofNowhereFarm]

Glad those fig trees are doing well! We are still on once/week with the temps staying below 100 degrees. Once we hit those 100+ degree days we'll start adding some additional water mid-week.

[@dunedainmom]

Where do you get your sand for the raised garden beds? Is it construction sand?

[@EdgeofNowhereFarm]

We had that delivered from Pioneer (the rock and gravel company). Any old sand will do for creating a flat base layer for bricks. In the past we've even filled up a few buckets of sand from a wash down the road that worked just fine as well.

[@irinabelichenko8611]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@EdgeofNowhereFarm]

Hey Irina!!

[@MelissaMcCollum-yf5ep]

I'm curious. You mentioned you are about at the point where you can harvest fruit every month of the year. Do you have a chart somewhere showing what you harvest in each month? I've got a similar long term goal here in my Phoenix yard. Love watching along each week.

[@EdgeofNowhereFarm]

Hey Melissa. Yes, we do have a harvesting chart for all of the fruit. This year everything is a bit off with all of those late frosts, but most of the notes were taken last year when things were on a "normal" schedule. If you email us I can send you the spreadsheet. Our email is on the About tab here on YT.

[@MelissaMcCollum-yf5ep]

@@EdgeofNowhereFarm Thank you so much! Hunting up the email now. I appreciate your generosity with your knowledge.

[@paulsirois2335]

Hello Duane, love the farm, I am curious where you bought the prime ark blackberries? Local nursery?

[@EdgeofNowhereFarm]

Hey Paul. The Prime Ark was purchased online from Stark Brothers nursery. They usually have them available in the Spring and Fall. www.starkbros.com/products/berry-plants/blackberry-plants/prime-ark-freedom-primocane-blackberry

[@paulsirois2335]

@@EdgeofNowhereFarm thank you!

[@debbiehoffman9229]

I love MULBERRIES!! I grew up with a big M tree when I was a kid....Can you tell me where I can buy a Shangri La Mulberry tree? I am in AZ about an hour S of Phoenix. Thanks so much.

[@EdgeofNowhereFarm]

Hey there Debbie. Your best bet for a Shangri La is Shamus O'Leary if he has them this year. The trees you see here we propagated from a tree we purchased from him back in 2016!

[@lwjenson]

I love watching your channel! I am in a zone 7 but in eastern wa which is one step above desert. I think we get 6-8 inches of rain a year. Its great to see what you guys accomplish. I am curious what you guys think about companion planting and understory planting. (like herbs or small fruit bushes under the trees etc.) Have you choosen not to do that because of your climate or because of the farm aspect of your set up?

[@EdgeofNowhereFarm]

Great question and we get this all the time. The primary reason we don't do companion planting in our orchards is so we can easily fertilizer around the tree (without digging up other plants 3x/year) and complete harvesting. We intend on having U-pick operations as well, so to your point we need to have a clear space for folks to pick fruit. In addition, keeping the area clear under the tree allows us to see any critters that might want to take a bite out of us or a visitor. I.E. rattlesnakes which are on the property from time to time. Lastly, anything that we grow has to be irrigated. This means we can only grow companion plants where we irrigate for the fruit trees. Most companion plants still need to be managed (cut back, replanted, etc) and we simply don't have the time to do that maintenance. On a smaller scale, under the right conditions, I think it can be a solid option once the trees are fully established and will be able to outcompete the companion plants for water and soil nutrition.

[@lwjenson]

@@EdgeofNowhereFarm thanks for your reply! Totally makes sense! I am planning on planting intensely (in a backyard), but I also have to irrigate everything so I have to figure out how I am going to set that up.

[@jamesgreen2060]

We have already seen you without a shirt. Didn’t you play the young Captain America?

[@EdgeofNowhereFarm]

I think that guy may have had a few pounds on me actually!

[@aiGeis]

10:34 Whoa whoa whoa - people were giving you grief over calling OSB plywood? I worked for over 3 years as an assistant estimator for a framing company and can guarantee you no one exclusively calls OSB "OSB". It's basically all CDX or OSB anyways, anyone who cares about you using the general term "plywood" ought to give their heads a shake.

[@EdgeofNowhereFarm]

😂😂 I'm glad you commented here. I've always called it plywood and was surprised to catch grief about it last week. Back to plywood now that I'm not the only one!!