First Garden Tour and Harvest of 2022! Abundantly Blessed!

[@angelaroseart3898]

My 4 year old son watching you harvest carrots: Wow! I'm so proud of her! She's so happy! They're huuuuge! ♥️

[@anadacosta4043]

Kids can be such good cheerleaders!

[@shellyg5705]

What a cutie ☺️

[@rsulli665]

Becky, the sheer joy in your voice when you harvested the carrots has got me so pumped for garden season! I feel like I won too with those carrots!

[@ontherocksinthesoilmichael6739]

Shaded garden spaces great for extending lettuce, spinach, mustards, bok choy and broccoli and broccoli rab seasons. I purposely put in shade loving flowers as well great way to get beneficial insects. Cheers!

[@hannahkayee831]

Hope Becky sees this!! ❤❤❤

[@kellytelfer9960]

The plant you couldn’t identify looks like lemon balm or possibly catnip! Love your use of garden space! Awesome how you have one acre with huge harvests yet still have tons of non-garden yard space!

[@deborahrockeyrealtor9036]

Some of these plants are also known as 'meadow saffron', which is really unfortunate as these autumn 'crocus' are toxic. But crocus sativus, the true saffron crocus, is perfectly safe. So if you're going to harvest saffron, specifically purchase and grow only that specific bulb and no other fall blooming types.

[@pamelac3940]

Bump! It's not just any crocus you can use. Stay safe and make sure viewers get correct info!

[@melaniejennings289]

Agreed! Crocus sativus (the ones that provide saffron) flower in the fall. I just got my second harvest this year!

[@jacquelinelilly8064]

Great video!!

[@SharonWalshDutch]

Came in to address the crocus/saffron too. 😉

[@bernicebalbi9633]

I also came because of the saffron situation. My crocus sativus blooms only in the fall and there are a few wild regular crocuses around here that bloom in the spring. Be sure of your herbs.

[@nerainerridgeway1629]

Hi Becky! It's none of my business but if your plum tree is dead and you remove it, I would also move the fire pit a couple of meters down and toward the block of cement edging you have on the right as that would create room for two extra garden beds. You also have all that under-utilized space along the back fence that offers no privacy so I personally would consider espaliered Plum ( to replace your potentially deceased tree ), Apricot, Peach, Nectarine trees in that space as it will take very little land space but provide maximum harvest and privacy potential of the area :-) I would use the traditional fan form of espalier for stone fruits because the branches are traditionally weaker wood. And on the subject of utilizing space, you could espalier concord grapes along the entire side of your red shed as they can be trained to grow up they can grow along the top leaving space underneath to espalier currant bushes or blueberries again maximizing harvest without using much land * hugs* sorry for writing too much!

[@angelamarden9684]

Hi Becky, I was so excited by the carrots and leeks. I've started planting in my green stalk today. The first seeds I've planted in 30 years. You've got me excited to grow again. I can't wait.

[@dunjabrence3351]

Hi Becky! The plant looks like a melissa. You shoud get the rasberry bed a good clean...you need to remove all the old stemps and leave the ones from last year because they will barry fruit and the older ones will not. You can distinguish them by color. And now is a good time to spray all the trees for the new season (with red oil or something like that) and put a good amount of fertilizer. Hi from Croatia!

[@kristinapletikapic1491]

Yep, definitely melissa (lemon balm)! And Dunja has said everything that I wanted about rasberries ☺️☺️

[@MaryDavidson911]

What does the red oil do?

[@dunjabrence3351]

@@MaryDavidson911 it prevents funghi and pests for 50% less treatments in season. It closes the cuts from last year and pores where the bugs might came. But you need to apply it now, before the buds "wake up".

[@tiffanybecker8789]

What color do you cut back? That has always been my area of confusion. Do you cut back the brown and leave the white?

[@dunjabrence3351]

@@tiffanybecker8789 you cut off the white ones, and leave the brown. You shoud see when you cut that the white ones that they are hollow and have less weight. You need to cut them all the way to the bottom because they are done. The new branches from this year will bear fruit next year, or even this year (depends on the zone).

[@carollindstrom2525]

Potatoes and tomatoes are in the same nightshade plant family and both draw the same nutrients from the ground so usually are not planted too near each other. Could be why the potatoes didn’t thrive last year like they could have. Browsing companion plants might help you improve production. I love your enthusiasm for gardening. I grew up on a farm and have always had some kind of a garden wherever we lived. Can’t wait to get in the dirt again this year.

[@cathrinagroiss604]

Leak tops - the dark green ones - are perfect for 'scrapps stock', vegi or meat based. All you need to do is weary them well of dirt, remove wiltu or dry bits, and cook them up with any other scraps like the carrot tops and peals. It's going to give you a very flavorful stock you can then can or freeze dry for great impact of flavors.

[@anadacosta4043]

They're good for any kind of cooking honestly, just like the white parts!

[@michellejackson1445]

The girls are so adorable while they walk around, pecking at things! That is one huge carrot haul!!!

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

I love how they were following her around :D so cute lol.

[@jeanhecker4533]

Please do some research before you attempt to use the stamens from your crocuses. Saffron is a product of the autum crocus.

[@atdepaulis]

Love the early 2022 haul!!

[@ginnyquintal4201]

In the spring you will have to cut out all the dead cane on your raspberries so that the new cane can produce once that’s done you will have more berries than you know what to do with!

[@mystified2035]

Hey Becky, I have to say you brought tears to my eyes just by your excitement when you first dug up the carrots. Because of you and 1870’s homestead I have started trying to can and make my own homemade items even without a garden. I save all of my onion, celery and carrots and today I made my first batch of veggie broth! Thank you for bringing these videos it really inspires me. Also the love you have for your girls and the love they have for you is so touching ❤️❤️❤️

[@beigebiscuit8081]

Never change. ❤️ From Australia

[@zsrefi8815]

In these troublesome times your video is a breath of fresh air. Thank you.

[@connieleslie9076]

Your excitement and joy when you discovered how big your carrots were brought a smile to my face:)

[@bobbiferron1867]

I live in the southern tier of ny, growing up we always had a acre garden, we always left our root vegetables in the ground & just covered them with a straw bail,whenever we wanted a parsnip/carrot in winter we just moved the bail & dug up the veggie, they never froze this way… your doing a great job with your garden!

[@pamkirkpatrick7534]

What a great harvest for February!

[@erikateixeira4849]

Just a side note, my uncle used to top the leeks during the growing season and the leeks grew in thicker. Also I would have loved to have been there with you to rescue all of those dark green leek tops. They are my favorite green to put in my soups... I believe that they have a lot of nutritional value .. in my opinion.. Love those carrots!

[@bakerfamilyfarm]

Yes! Came here to say the same thing...chop them up, stick them in the freezer and pull them out for soups, so delicious!

[@erikateixeira4849]

@@bakerfamilyfarm Absolutely, I often find the inside pale green stalks of celery in the stores, and I always purchase those. They hardly weigh anything and they are awesome for soups as well.

[@darylwilson6793]

Leek greens stock- so tasty

[@millam222]

Came here to say the same as you. The green part of the leek is much a leek as the white part, hehe :P It brings the color to a dish as well. Potato and leek soup is super tasty! And of course with the whole leek for flavour and color! :D

[@2005092552]

You can dry them and then blend them fine with a little bit of salt. Makes an excelent seasoning.

[@sharonafshari4485]

I am so ready for garden video’s!! Thanks for sharng

[@pamelalaiosa6638]

Thank you for the early glimpses of spring, my gardens in Massachusetts are still buried in snow. I was so excited to see you harvesting carrots and leeks in February! Keep up the great work Becky, your enthusiasm is inspiring and joyful!!

[@jacquelinesavage3310]

I'm itching to start my garden!! Too bad we just got dumped on with snow! Hello from New Hampshire!

[@2close2themoon]

I love how the chickens follow you around. Like your posse!

[@ClaireForever1]

Becky, I love seeing how excited you get over your vegetables and when you taste test something and like it. You make my day.

[@maxineberrios510]

I've worked at a garden center for years and have planted veggies and herbs here and there. I found your channel a couple of weeks ago and I am obsessed. I definitely will be trying to plant more stuff this year.

[@hannahkayee831]

Becky really is amazing! The videos with her mom are amazing!

[@maxineberrios510]

@@cynthiafisher9907 Thank you for the suggestion. Her videos are great too!

[@psymompa]

Thank you for sharing. Your enthusiasm is infectious. Love the ladies 🐔

[@barbaramatheney1410]

Your enthusiasm is spellbinding! I plant tomatoes like Roots and Refuge does by adding one of my eggs in the hole when I transplant out! Chickens are wonderful! I do enjoy your shows! PS you are fearless! You try so much in your cooking and garden.

[@noreenskitchenchannel]

Traditionally, garlic is to be planted at the Autumnal Equinox and harvest at the Vernal Equinox. It's the rule that I have always used and have always had success.

[@sherry2836]

September to March? In Michigan I plant mid to late October and harvest early to mid July.

[@gailroscoe7809]

Noreens Kitchen! Another of my favourite KZbinrs!

[@Cerrydwenn]

They cant be fully grown by then tho? Ive never known garlic for bulbs to be harvested before the summer solstice. Unless small spring garlic is specifically what you are after. The tips have barely come up 20cm here by now (west eu, zone 8b)

[@noreenskitchenchannel]

@@Cerrydwenn I live in a different zone. Mine are always ready by spring equinox. I am in zone 6. Indeed it may be very different where you live.

[@Cerrydwenn]

@@noreenskitchenchannel Yeh i was thinking you might be in a warmer zone. Tho 6 is colder than 8.

[@cathyrich4611]

Becky, you have a way of sharing that makes us feel your accomplishments with you - 'look at what WE did!!' thank you for complimenting us when we had nothing to do with the actual planting or harvesting. We will continue to cheer you on from the sidelines!

[@hannahkayee831]

That is why I love her even more! She is just the best. She is so grateful for everything! Especially her PO unboxings. Such a genuine soul.

[@lindasewell1810]

Love this so much. I live in northern Maine and its so cold and snowy. Good to see green and growing.

[@carriewhiteduck1478]

I think part of the reason she says we did it is because so many of her viewers give lots of advice that she uses.

[@prabhatbhosale4601]

Your pantry challenge and overall a self sustainable approach is very inspirational, useful and practical in so many ways( Healthy eating, saves money...). Love from India.

[@MistyRaymond]

Your excitement over the carrots is absolutely adorable!! Great job!!

[@jamiecowan2510]

They Joy you had over your carrots just made my day 💖 I was so excited for you too! I never do good with carrots so I would be just as ecstatic 😍

[@TheShadowMan.]

I gasped and gawped lol

[@ginnyquintal4201]

In the spring I also cut back anything that’s dead on the plants and it comes back thicker every year now that I have a freeze dryer I can freeze dry a bunch of that

[@deleresenewbold6833]

Good afternoon Becky the look on your face when you harvest the carrots was priceless can't wait

[@zeldaknight1207]

Hi Becky, I love to watch your video's, I'm twice your age and have lived in the country all of my life (central WV) and I learn so much from watching and listening to you!! Here's an idea for you, go to your local craft store or Walmart and get you some popsicle or wooden sticks, write on them with a permanent marker, what kind of plant you planted and stick them in the ground or pot....just an idea and probably way more cheaper than buying the plastic tags! ❤🌱🌿🌾

[@lifewithleon4572]

I loved seeing your chickens. I can't wait to get more myself. They are such friendly sociable birds. When I first got chickens I didn't expect them to be wanting petted and certainly didn't expect them to come and sit on my lap like other pets do.

[@lilnorthnchick7133]

The carrots look amazing!!!! I am so glad they did so well... The girls following you around always makes me laugh.. they are so cute.

[@lisanorris6518]

This put a smile on my face! I loved to see you pull up your carrots! Wonderful!

[@cynthiagilbert]

So excited for you!

[@dibutler9151]

The 1870s homestead just made some awesome carrot powder. They loved it.

[@annetteosterlin5425]

Hi Becky if you would pile leaves on your carrots they will keep for a really long time in the winter and they become sweeter in the winter also

[@DancingHorseFarm1]

I think saffron comes from a specific type of crocus that flowers in autumn, but I could be wrong. You might want to check before you harvest any.

[@BuelahBela]

My Saffron crocuses bloom in the fall.

[@lynndalsing5187]

You are correct. Spring blooming crocuses don't produce saffron.

[@DaisyTheBlue]

Becky, your content makes me happy. I have issues with depression and anxiety, and the joy in your voice with the carrots totally made my morning. I am a huge fan of your Channel.

[@ontherocksinthesoilmichael6739]

PS only year old cane raspberries produce fruit so all other canes can be removed so plants focus energy on fruiting.

[@chandracoleman4911]

I’m catching up on all the back shows I’ve missed, and I have to say, your excitement over the carrots has got to be one of my favorite moments of all time! I got excited with you! I live in a HOA that doesn’t allow gardens for various reasons, so words cannot express how much it means to me to live vicariously through your gardening and other adventures! You and your show are a treasure to me, Becky! ❤️

[@kniddelliz7512]

You can use the leak tops as well! Or use them to make stock!

[@boughsgames5534]

I can't see the comments for whatever reason, so if someone's said this already, sorry. You're suppose to rotate where you plant potatoes every season so as to cut back on diseases. Hope this helps!

[@lindamickel8545]

Make sure you prune your blueberry and raspberry canes. Rhubarb is great with raspberries. Congrats on your harvest. I would put cool weather or shade items in where the original owners garden is.

[@justpatty7328]

Yes, I would do that too.

[@sowingback]

Your reaction was fantastic...very happy for you on your carrot success.

[@tonyaegan2480]

Becky your enthusiasm is inspiring. I am so proud of your accomplishments. Look forward to 2022 with you.

[@lynnharr6097]

Congrats on your 🥕 carrots harvest.

[@hopedeclared3673]

The face you made when you saw those carrots was everything! What a blessing! Praying that this years harvest is double what you’ve had before!

[@ReneeRichterthisonesforyou99]

I do appreciate that you can say how blessed you are...AND proud of yourself. Both are so true. Love your videos.

[@catherinefoster1481]

I found myself grinning from ear to ear as you were harvesting your carrots! Your joy is so infectious.

[@staceywright520]

Your excited for your carrots 🥕 so sweet

[@mrsmunchin]

I love how you always included us in all your hard work. I’m sooo happy that your 🥕 grow well. 😊

[@apriljoamy]

Your carrot harvest was awesome. I was excited.

[@maryjoy56]

Becky you are so fun to watch! You have the sweetest personality and it shows through all your videos! I love watching how excited you get over all your garden accomplishments! You also make me laugh! You are going to go far!

[@mercyrn35]

The look on your face when you saw the carrots made me so happy. It’s such a joy to follow you through your garden ❤

[@liv5285]

Thank you for a new video Becky! Today my partner and I built our first garden bed and now waiting for the soil to thaw. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@aew6645]

The absolute joy in your face and i your voice when you were harvesting your carrots made me smile from ear to ear! Can't wait to see the fruits of the coming year's labor! Thankyou Becky from Australia 👋😎

[@KaxigaLexi24]

Your face when you harvested those carrots was legendary! I almost choked on my coffee cause I was laughing so hard. But I compleatly understand your exitement and joy, and I'm happy for you!

[@ollestad42]

I have never planted anything in my life and have no desire to do so. I'm here for the cooking. BUT, nothing makes me smile and honestly giggle quite as much as how happy you get when you find something you've grown in your garden!

[@gippywhite]

I love how excited you got!!! I can’t wait to feel that myself since this will be my first year of gardening! 🤞🏻💙💙💙

[@kellyjd1978]

the carrot moment!!! so amazing!

[@mwillis7791]

I’m so happy to be here! So ready for spring!! We are in a new build home and I managed to get garden beds in last fall so I’m ready to plant this year. I was sad to leave me healthy a full garden behind. I hope the new owners enjoyed it!

[@lindahelm4035]

It's amazing how much you've learned about gardening in 2 years! It's great to see how much joy harvesting the veggies, brings to you.

[@paigerollins7383]

The triplets! Love it! You should call them Rose, Dorothy, and Blanche since they’re 3 “golden” girls😂

[@kristendaniels5656]

Your excitement is so sweet and inspiring to myself and to many. It makes those moments of food security panic, turn into pure joy like it was intended to be.

[@theotherlauren]

Ahhh I was having a rotten day and watching this video cheered me right up! I love how excited you are about the carrots. Well done! ❤

[@kimkarnsbond]

Me too - rotten day fixed!

[@deniselakatos5418]

Hi Becky! What a fun time spending with you in "our" garden! Your joy in carrot treasures was contagious and had me smiling ear to ear! And I love hanging out with the girls and I can see where they make good company. Thank you for sharing all this with us. Hugs and blessings.

[@elizabethard3620]

Denise, that was very well said. I completely agree.

[@squirrelswithpearls]

You may want to test your watering system before planting. Leaf litter and compost can plug some of the watering spigots and/or holes.

[@rachelholdt6840]

For planting spring garlic: put the bulbs in the fridge for 4-6 weeks prior to planting, and put in the ground as soon as it's workable.

[@conniesmith3922]

Becky, I loved it when you found your carrots. Reminded me of my mother when we had a garden at home and how excited she would get with each new find in the garden. Wonderful memories.💕💕💕

[@xchristena]

Omg those carrots!!! 😍😍😍

[@staceybradford6142]

Hey Becky, that plant you weren’t sure about looked very much like lemon balm. I love mine but it can take over! Love your channel, your positive energy gives me inspiration to keep going with my own little garden! Love from the UK. Xxx

[@Mel-vu9ss]

I was thinking the same thing. Lemon balm.

[@marybk882]

Lemon balm vote here too.

[@wsuatheart]

I was thinking the plant in question looks like lemon balm as well

[@2close2themoon]

Shouldn't it smell lemony? Or could it be less scented now because it's still winter? Anyway, jelly because it doesn't overwinter here. But yes, it certainly looks and grows like lemon balm.

[@mehtarelingolien]

I actually wondered if it wasn't catnip, as lemon balm has a distinct fragrance. But whatever it is, it's definitely in the mint family!

[@sighthound5449]

Digging rock dust into the soil before you plant carrots helps them get bigger by adding minerals making the soil looser texture so the root can penetrate deeper. It also improves drainage.

[@tamaraholmes8271]

I absolutely love how excited that you get. You are definitely an inspiration for me. Because of you I am going to try my hand at gardening in a trailer park. Thank you for making it so exciting for me

[@karenbernardy1925]

Christmas in February. How exciting!! So proud of all the success you have had.

[@donnagibson5030]

Love watching. You have really helped inspire this old woman to get out there and grow food!!

[@raffaellalightpink4901]

Keep in mind that mint spreads from the bottom of the plant, so in a terracotta pot (that has a hole on the bottom)without a saucer underneath it will spread into the surrounding area.

[@carolewarner101]

Wow! We love root crops too. My husband turns into an 8 year old boy when we start digging up potatoes he gets so excited! LOL Your girls were very excited to explore the area you disturbed during your harvest. No doubt they're feeling pretty blessed with their harvest too! : - D

[@loref4200]

This is all so fascinating. I am a new gardener this past year, and have fruit trees (fig, persimmon, plum, pear, peach, guava), and vegetables/herbs. I love your garden. I think you're doing a beautiful job!

[@christiansingle1]

I've been watching a lot of your video's of last years garden. You are so fortunate to be able to grow as many things as you do. I live in Fort Worth, and it is so hot and dry. This will be my third year to garden, and I am counting on it to be a good year, because the past two were lean. I can grow tomatoes, peppers eggplant, okra, cucumbers, and squash. That's about it. I looked for varieties that are especially for hot weather. I'm gonna start a lot sooner this year too. If we get a frost, I'll just have to gather every sheet I have and cover the garden up. I really enjoy your video's. I've been watching at least 3 a day for a little over a week.

[@loverlyredhead]

I'm further south from you in Texas. You should try a fall garden to get carrots, lettuce, spinach, and other cool season veggies. I've done those three successfully myself. And if you like cooked spinach, try malabar spinach. It's an Asian vine that tastes like spinach but grows great in the summer heat.

[@Bigfoottehchipmunk]

Try what is called "core" gardening. It helps wit moisture retention.

[@norabatungbacal6636]

29:22 Harvest Time! Carrot Treasure. Harvesting carrots are such a delight!

[@debranightengale4352]

Oh how I love gardening! Yours is beautiful. Now though I live in a senior apartment and am unable to garden, per facility 😩, so I'm enviousBTW you really look better to day. Hope you continue to feel well. Hugs

[@qweeknee4208]

Sorry about not being able to garden. I joined a community garden and they give you a spot to garden. Check into that. Fun to walk around and look at other's spots in the community garden.

[@debranightengale4352]

@@qweeknee4208 thank you good idea.

[@Cris-nk8xq]

wow, Becky's chickens are so tame and cute, the ones here run, when come agent,😂😂😂😂

[@calistarlim3242]

I think you’re supposed to avoid planting tomatoes in the same soil due to disease becoming more prevalent, also need to throw the cuttings and wastage elsewhere. But you can replace the soil and plant in the same area. Holis and Nancy’s channel have good tips on that and a clear tutorial on how to prune the berry bushes and why. Loved the full tour.

[@CatherineShoresHMN]

This video is making me so excited for spring. Sadly, my yard is completely covered with about 8” of snow.

[@wilddove57]

LOL Your “girls” 🐓🐓🐓🐓 follow you around!! 😄

[@interestedobserver9352]

What an exciting find! Your enthusiasm is contagious and your videos are a nice distraction from worries. Can't wait for your garden season.

[@susanpettett1211]

Could that maybe be a catnip plant? I really enjoy your channel even though I don't garden anymore. But I still would love to be able to dig potatoes and pull up carrots all day!

[@EmilyFuger]

Agreed. That's what it looked like to me. Something minty at least.

[@sarahslovely08]

Love this vlog, so much abundance

[@JYYB]

My parents had a plum tree, I loved it especially when it still sour 😋 But it would produce on and off every year until like 6 years ago it just died. So sad

[@cathypointon6913]

Your excitement was awesome! Looking forward to more!

[@cathyburns750]

Congratulations on your carrot & leak harvest!! I see some more good recipes coming from them in your future!! Thanks for bringing us along on your treasure hunt!! Your "girls" are adorable! I love when you video them and your fur babies!! Hugs and blessings!!

[@hannahkayee831]

Leaks are my favorite for curry dishes!

[@tammymorgan9309]

Girl, your excitement is contagious! I do love your genuineness about gardening and really life itself!

[@jennifersinclair6044]

I love how excited & happy you get harvesting! It really goes to show, soil quality is more important than a full day of bright sun. I have one recommendation & one suggestion. I'd highly recommend you seed save from the plants that do well in half sun at the very least. Everyone should seed save everything, period, but in your situation, it's like a landrace. To produce the best plant for your environment. You don't have to worry about plant genetics crossing, bcz you're trying to create something new that thrives just for you, not for sale. My suggestion would be to build a small wall around your garden. The English discovered that the walls around their gardens created a micro climate within their garden. By helping to keep the soil warm enough to survive their cool, muggy, wet environment. Which in your case would help your low light issue. Then you won't have to rely solely on wood chips and the Sun to heat up your soil. Or when you have low light days, then it's just the wood chips. I know it's a expensive suggestion, but it would also act as a barrier to some pests, chickens & rodents. Multifunctional! Btw, that mystery plant looks like spearmint. Am I right?

[@lola7721]

I lost my husband in November. My raised beds got away from me because he was having a lot of pain in his knees. We were overhauling them because the wood was rotting. They won’t be in any shape to plant this spring. So I went big and bought 8 of the green stalk planters. I’m going to get my raised beds in shape to plant for fall produce and garlic. I also plan to make a cold frame with 2 of the green stalk planters so I can have cold hardy lettuce and other veggies for salads though the winter.

[@stephanietaylor8615]

Your excitement about the carrots makes me want to grow carrots, even though they aren't my favorite! So fun!

[@gerrimurphy4654]

You are so informative & a go getter. Your an inspiration! Love your videos.