Garlic Harvest and Finishing Touches on the Log Cabin - Pioneer Lifestyle Circa 1750 |HOMESTEADING

We harvest a bumper crop of garlic. Peter hangs the cabinet he built - a reproduction of a 18'th century piece of furniture. Peter hangs his 54 cal. Pennsylvania long rifle over the fireplace. He then takes a break before staining the soffit, fascia and verandah.
Featuring - Peter Kelly
Cinematography - Catherine Wolfe
Producer & Editor - Shane Kelly
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[@nosaltiesandrooshere7488]

👍 Danke fürs Hochladen! 👍 Thanks for uploading! 👍 Very good and beautiful, thank you! 👍 Sehr gut und schön, danke!

[@Blrtech77]

Peter once again another amazing video. I learn something new every time I watch and the coffee sure looked good! Be Safe.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Best coffee ever! I thank you for the kind words.

[@lloydconner3034]

It is great what you are doing.

[@cindyglass5827]

My husband is ''not'' a guy who comments on YT [this is the 2nd comment he's asked me to post in' ''3'' years] He wanted to tell You how much he really appreciates You & all that you do on here ... Thank-you so Much !!! He has loved watching ALL of your Videos, All the Best : )

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Wow, all the videos, that is hard core. Tell him on my behalf Cindy that it is truly appreciated.

[@DustySplinters]

Interesting fact about Milk Paint... If applied of clean fresh wood surfaces, you cannot strip it off. It bonds that well with the wood. Peace.

[@HeatherNaturaly]

That is one TINY cabin! I'm finding it cramped in a 30 x 12! They didn't have refrigerators or arm chairs and coffee tables to clutter their lives, tho. I guess they entertained visitors on the verandah, not in a 'living room', and their beds weren't queen sized.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We use sleeping pallets rolled out at night and stowed away in daylight hours.

[@HeatherNaturaly]

@@TheWoodlandEscape Like a trundle bed?

[@sandydaviswhytelewis5387]

Such a longing to be in the bliss of your day , you and your hunny are so Blessed🙌

[@greywindLOSP]

Always satisfying to follow your feet to where your spirit guides you!....ATB

[@jwal1037]

I admire your dedication and time. I appreciate my '94 Winchesters and modern wood cookstove with running hot water from the heat coil in the firebox from our gravity flow spring. I really like your cabin though. Wow lots of garlic, I don't grow or use any. Lots of onions though, stored and green, also chives. I like some of the new technologies, even though still off-grid. Aquaponics in my greenhouse and hoops on my raised beds to extend our gardening seasons. We use no propane, just little 12v solar systems at each location. Wood heat, cooking and hot water at the off-grid cabin. I pull our little RV down by our pond and "live" there for the summer, Cook over a fire pit. Lots of fishing from the pond. Trips to our little summer beach cottage when it gets hot in the valley and day trips up and down the coast. We also have a dry walk-in summer cabin at Wallowa Lake in far NE Oregon for elk and bear hunts, fishing for kokanee in the lake and huckleberry picking. I really enjoyed you taking us on a "lazy day" in your world. Hope to see more of them. So peaceful. I find myself doing a lot more of that now that I turned 65. My day is watering the garden and flowers with a sprinkler can from our grey water holding tank and lounging under the awning of the RV. We have a modern toilet except for an outhouse at the dry cabin in the mountains above the lake. Black tank on the RV....James

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Sounds like you are also living the dream and all the while having a very small foot print on our ailing planet. I do have some modern firearms as well and am a big fan of pre 64 Winchesters.

[@stevenbp101]

Hi, boy when you grow a garden it takes you back to the old folks. (Old guy from Arkansas)🇺🇸

[@toddsergeant254]

Tremendous content, love the historical off grid aspect.

[@michaellecarre9770]

You’re doing a real service preserving our history and sharing this knowledge, God bless and thank you so much! This is inspiring to a lot of younger guys.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Well then, that makes it all worth while Michael.

[@M.Christian1]

Very cool!

[@bobmiller4383]

Hanging one's firelock over the mantle was a good way to ensure it was dry. Love your cabin Peter. I managed to smoke a deer hide today and am working bit by bit on my long hunter's 1/2 shelter, however I suspect a rebellion here if I started a cabin before our house is done !!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Best place in my opinion, is indeed where it stays the driest. Maybe I should come over and help finish the house, then Nancy might let you come out and play, lol.

[@instinctiveways]

Very nice metequa!! Thank you for all the time and effort you put into your videos!!

[@heru-deshet359]

Loving it!

[@earlshaner4441]

Hi from Syracuse NY everyone

[@dougm5341]

You know you’re close to finished when the hunting rifle goes above the mantle. Another great week’s content Peter. See you next week….

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Doug!

[@johnkmcgregor5209]

Excellent episode thank you. I do feel there is no end to your knowledge. No small nails I’ll just fire up the forge and make some, I’ve said that before. Looking forward to seeing the fire lit in the cabin. I can’t say how much I am enjoying these videos. John Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks again John for your support.

[@toddw.turner5953]

Your living a dream of mine. If you need a apprentice, call me!

[@bobbymiller1414]

Very nice shelter liked your canteen is it made a copper did you make it where can you get one I'm starting to get pick up period clothing I like the old days I make Brooms by hand and I make my own shoes thank you for the video your channels very interesting in history

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It is copper, but, I have had it for so long, I don’t recall where I got it.

[@DustySplinters]

I love planting and growing Garlic been doing it for decades. If I am correct, the longer you plant a variety in a given location, it acclimates and can yield larger cloves. But, you have to plant the larger and larger cloves to keep the genetics working in your favor. Do you know the name of your variety? I suspect it is either a german Whiter or possibly Music.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

This garlic was gifted to us some 25 years ago and that person is long gone. I believe it found its way from Czech to Canada. I’m afraid I have no idea the variety..

[@DustySplinters]

@@TheWoodlandEscape Wonderful... those are the best ! I shared some of my vintage German White with a local neighbor for some of his other varieties and we'll see who get the best growth.

[@josefreck1103]

🇩🇪👏🏻👌👍😊

[@heru-deshet359]

I wish I had your health, strength and determination.

[@halliwilljon]

Love the cabin , the only thing that's missing is Me...

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

That’s funny Jon. I’m pleased you like our little escape.

[@milliebanks7209]

There's that beautiful fiddle waltz again! My favorite!

[@garydeniseshomesteadinghom1090]

Thanks again you guys, great job. Two questions, how long is perfect for those beans, and where do you get your unroasted beans? It would have been exiting time for those pioneer families to move into their new home, you are right.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Hey guys, hope all is well with you. You simply roast them to a darkness you like. The darker the bean the stronger the taste but, the caffeine is lower as it evaporates during the roasting process.

[@charlesledbetter1912]

Love your video's. So real. So relaxing. Thank you

[@jeffstough6043]

Love the channel. Love history. Especially this period of history that is reflected. Just love it!!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

You’re a man of my own heart Jeff. I’m glad you’re enjoying.

[@christiaankruger3713]

Another splendid escape to your part of the woods. Cabin is looking great and again thank you for sharing your journey and history with us.

[@tommythuntdeer]

Great demonstration for coffee making! Thanks!

[@shawndonohoe2789]

Cattle were actually domesticated over 10.000 years ago.

[@robaldridge6505]

Quite the load of garlic,but ya can't have too much, I take the greens and cook them down, strain out the broth and can it, awesome soup base... you gonna be set in before the snow flies ???

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Never crossed my mind Rob but, you’ve planted a seed. I’m definitely going to give that a try.

[@robaldridge6505]

@@TheWoodlandEscape you've a grand supply of them....

[@caterpiller95]

Would love to know more about your guns if there kits ? You build I live in northern British Columbia and I am trying to get into the old stuff and living more off the grid

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Hello Patrick, All the flintlocks I’ve built have been from kits. If you’re considering building one from a kit I would recommend either Jim Chambers or Track of the Wolf. Also, although they are kits, there is a lot of work involved. I would suggest starting with a simpler model. The North West trade musket is about the easiest with a remarkable history.

[@pattiea.dunlap]

You are such a kind, gentle soul, that you speak too softly. Could you please raise the volume? I want to hear all your wisdom. Thank you.

[@jjudy5869]

With my hearing not what it use to be and following several soft-spoken people, I use headphones for them.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks for the feed back Pattie. I need to work at my own voice volume as we are limited with our technology to do much more. When we raise the volume there are issues with wind, bids etc.

[@wab1954]

What kind of garlic did you use?? Should do a video on propagating garlic.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Commonly know as a long hunters shelter. Used by hunter hired to keep the stew pots full of meat for the trapping companies. The rocks in front are to reflect heat back into the shelter and the wood is to feed the fire.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Sorry, that was meant to answer your other question.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Good idea on a video on propagation.

[@milliebanks7209]

There is no way that you could be on the run and stop to build a fire! Oh my, bless my soul!

[@fayeemiller7610]

That coffee will put hair on your chest!

[@MichaelCarter]

Pioneer Roast coffee

[@alpinealpine2793]

Very enjoyable videos, although I've noticed that your voice isn't always coming through loud enough.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I appreciate the feed back. Something I’m working on.

[@chesterwatkins9265]

Thanks again for sharing with our group! Great video!!!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

My pleasure Chester and thanks for your compliment.

[@althompson2032]

Think this might be the best one yet Peter. Nice to see you relaxing. I feel honoured that I call you my friend. You bring out the best in me…Walt

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Mister Al. Good to hear from you and that you’re still quoting my favorite poet. Your compliment is greatly appreciated. I trust all is well with you and your clan.

[@kingrafa3938]

Another great video Peter 👍🇵🇭

[@sandydaviswhytelewis5387]

I will keep the tradition Peter And join ya ☕☕🔥 Those firearms look so tasty

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

You enjoy that coffee Sandy but, don’t you be eating my firearms now!

[@sandydaviswhytelewis5387]

@@TheWoodlandEscape 😆🥳🔥💪😋

[@ItsPapaa]

Just came across your channel, surprised it wasn’t recommended to me months ago when you began this series. Right up my alley! Love all the history you throw in between projects.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Glad you found it glad your enjoying!

[@johnclarke6647]

It takes me about 6 minutes to get a cup of coffee in the morning- 5 scooped of coffee in the caref, 12 cups of water and then six minutes wait before I can pour a cup in my mug. I will bet it takes longer in that pot over a fire, especially since you must roast the beans, first, then grind them up before you can even get them in the pot. No thanks, I like it the way that I do it. I would like a few of those garlic cloves for my garden.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Ah, but worth the wait for a real coffee!

[@abbasharun4525]

👍👌✋

[@ashleyanderson2859]

Question: your milk paint was it a commercially made product or some that you made. Do you have a "recipe" with ratios that you would be willing to share. Thanks again for another great video. Appreciate your efforts and dedication. Keep your power dry!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I buy a commercial powdered milk paint but, you can find recipes on the internet. Watch your top knot.

[@ashleyanderson2859]

@@TheWoodlandEscape as always appreciate your efforts and your response

[@hippydippy]

Absolutely Amazing! You my friend are an American Treasure. Blessings....

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

A neighbor to Americans, but thank you.

[@dstoodley28]

Love your videos and little snippets of interesting history. I'm developing a real appreciation for what our forefathers went through. That garlic is HUGE!!! What kind is? I've been growing Music garlic for about 10 years but the size can't compare to the size of yours.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We appreciate your kind comments David. I’m afraid I can’t help you out with the garlic variety. 5 heads were gifted to us some 20 or so odd years ago and that person has passed. We now grow 4 to 5 hundred head a year.

[@MBW4449]

Thank heaven for instant coffee.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

lol!

[@nhmountains5683]

That’s a lot of garlic Peter but, I bet it gets eaten. We grew some last year and a raccoon dug up quite a bit of it. We will plant some again this fall.

[@bobesselstyn461]

always good Pete keep them coming team,take care

[@gabrielgonzalezaldaco2919]

Dear Peter, I´m ready to visit your Hollow Cedar Tavern to drink some beer! Thank You to share us your original lifestyle, but it´s not enough to me only see a virtual videos, I prefer to enjoy this living it.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

The first ales on the house.

[@stephankramb204]

Just my cup of Coffee.

[@robinbonaventura4951]

You sir are a treasure!!!

[@Nerdperior]

Do you feel any chronic pain doing all this work from injuries youve ever gotten or just the slow deterioration of the body? Im young and tore my labrum and cartilage in my shoulder while weightlifting when i was 14, and didnt get surgery until i was 17. I now have a semi permanent injury and i find it hard everyday to do work like this (working on building my own log cabin right now, working on the foundation!) was just wondering if you had any experience of advice. Thanks!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I guess I’ve been pretty lucky in the injury department. Lots of broken bones over the years but, none give me any issues. A wee bit of lower back pain from being an Arborist for 35 years. What pain I do have is much worse when I’m sedentary and tolerable when I keep active.

[@frontierwoodsman4373]

Lucky you are indeed, Sir... some might even say "blessed". But by the looks of your homestead, you've obviously been working hard at it for a while... I'd say you deserve it. Thanks for bringing us along. We're really enjoying the journey.

[@toddgoddard7726]

You are a true craftsman, so talented. I enjoy watching you build and garden, also I like to watch you live the life that you are teaching. Enjoying the videos very much, keep them coming.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Jack of all trades, master of none. Thanks for the compliment Todd.

[@kylec166]

This is the way my wife and I want to live but due to here health issue we can we both just live simple. How long have you and your wife been living this way ? Kyle like your videos very much

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I grew up on a small dairy farm and for the bulk of my life have lived pretty close to the land.

[@CC-zc8xs]

I would watch just for the history lessons. The cabin build was just a bonus.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Now that’s a fine compliment, thank you.

[@timkraft4583]

I love how you make coffee. Can't be any fresher than fresh roasted and ground beans

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Simply the best coffee one can consume.

[@37south47]

Don’t know much about it but would someone of that persona be wearing what looks like a woodsmans hunting garb around the cabin and farming?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

From my research, most individuals on the frontier had but one or two sets of clothes, so I believe they would have worn pretty much the clothes that I wear for mid 1700’s.

[@bgurtek]

Would a linseed oil finish complete the corner cabinet?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Normally the actual pieces that exist and date back to the 17 and 18 hundreds had no addition treatment other than the milk paint.

[@lynetteclauser3551]

What is the variety name of that huge European garlic? Is it available in current retail?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Sorry Lynette, that particular garlic was gifted to us over 25 years ago and I have no idea. It is simply the best and I wish I could help you.

[@raa1496]

Great video

[@kevinscudamore2711]

👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@davidveale]

Really enjoy your videos! Also a former climber/mountaineer, turned homesteader, returning to childhood interests in blackpowder with many of the same interests as yourself! I do have one question for you though -- what variety of garlic are you growing? It sounds like a nice one!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Wish I could help with the garlic variety but, it was.gifted to us almost 25 years ago. Having tried numerous other varieties, it remains our fav.

[@michaeldennison3548]

Excellent Peter. Such a wonderful series. I look forward to more.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Michael, I do appreciate that.

[@davidchenze1374]

Can I ask what type of oil You're using on the logs

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It is a commercial product that is essentially a linseed oil with a pigment in it. Thanks for your interest, David.

[@markaugustus621]

Another great video and I could smell the coffee. Half of my family came from Ontario after leaving NY in 1795. I expect they were Loyalists. I found a father and son in a local militia I think around Pictin in 1840 or 50. So you are showing me how they lived and survived. Thank you

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Given the year Mark, your ancestors were no doubt Loyalist fleeing persecution. It fascinates me to learn the history of my ancestors.

[@cheryl4860]

Love your videos! I have volunteered @ Missouri Town 1855 in the past, and hope to in the future. May I ask please, where might one aquire a cabin lantern such as yours with the glass sides and candle?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I not sure Cheryl as I make my own. I have seen similar ones at sutler tents at historical events. Perhaps Jas Townsend or Fire and Smoke might carry them.

[@cheryl4860]

@@TheWoodlandEscape Oh thank you. I forgot about James Townsend. I have his catalog, but I didn't know about the other one. Thank you very much.

[@freedomfields5569]

How do you keep the coffee grounds out of your cup?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Once the coffee has boiled to the point you like, one simply puts in about a teaspoon of cold water. The grounds sink to the bottom of the pot and you pour it out slowly.

[@davecronjaeger7481]

You and your Videographer are a Treasure! Thank you for a very pleasant 20 minutes on a rainy Saturday afternoon.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Dave as does my Wife Cathy who does all the hard work while I play at history.

[@ulflyng]

Great vid. Thx a bundle. Can the musket handle ball-minié?

[@richardbryant5773]

Staying busy doing the things you love you sure are a lucky man thanks for letting us tag along

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I do indeed consider myself very lucky. If one has their health, they have most everything one needs.

[@kevinthorrington2131]

Life had to be hard for early settlers.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

For sure!

[@marshallworden4092]

Another great video.

[@bgurtek]

When it comes to gun making, don't be afraid of modifying catalog parts to achieve a look of handmade authenticity. If you wish I can show your viewers the way.

[@Jetz1138]

Are you using linseed oil on the logs?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

A linseed oil with a brown pigment in it.

[@michaelf1434]

What varieties of garlic do you grow?

[@Peter-od7op]

Its terrible how they tax Canadians

[@phippstj1]

Could u possibly send 1 bulb of garlic?

[@phippstj1]

To Oklahoma??

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Do you have a unique tasty variety?

[@les3449]

At 6:44 you put your rifle/ fowler over the fireplace. I read an article once by a flintlock rifle builder who said not to do that. He explained that the heat from the fire would dry out the wood too much.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I’ve also heard that but, been doing it for years with absolute no I’ll effect. Now a finely built violin is another story.

[@les3449]

@@TheWoodlandEscape ok, I guess he was wrong. Sorry to bother you.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Not at all. I think because there is so much mass to the wood and the metal parts are not all that tightly fit, it is a none issue.

[@les3449]

@@TheWoodlandEscapeOK, thanks.

[@throwback336]

Very very well done

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you.

[@chrisrea7347]

Well done, I have enjoyed watching your progress on the cabin. The garlic crop looks great!! Kiwi Chris

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Chris. If garlic keeps vampires away, I have no worries for another year.

[@chuckroast7053]

Peter, I would love to be your neighbor. It would be a great pleasure to help you with any project that you have going, or just have a nice, homemade cooked meal and talk about the positive things in life

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Sharing a meal followed by good conversation is always memorable.

[@jamesgibson7114]

I love watching your videos and it's cool that you get to live this way. I was wondering if you could tell me where I can get a small skillet like the one you have.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I make my folding skillets in my blacksmith shop. You might try Jas Townsend, pretty sure they sell one.

[@Peter-od7op]

Hey do you watch townsend. Vdo at all

[@davidbamford4721]

That is a beautiful figure your musket’s stock.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Probably the nicest piece I’ve used in my builds, it literally has a strip ever quarter of an inch the entire length.

[@curtforeman9014]

Beautiful flintlock!!! Cabin looks great!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Curt.

[@jtsterry]

❤😊😊

[@melissasumner2558]

I have just recently discovered your channel and I just love it. I've been binge watching since. I'm curious, what are you painting on the logs to preserve them? I thought I heard in a previous video you said oil?? If so, what kind of oil? My husband and I recently tore down an old house that had a stone foundation. We kept the foundation and added a roof to it and a porch that we made from logs. We're having wood borers boring into the logs and they need to be treated badly!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Melisa and we’re glad you found us. Not sure a simple oil treatment will help with your wood borer problem. We used a linseed oil with a pigment in it. I believe you can use an insecticide on the logs but, not sure if that would be good for ones health. Certainly oil can’t hurt, perhaps even smother the larvae in the logs similar to a dormant oil spray that one sprays on apples trees. Wish I could be of more help.

[@melissasumner2558]

@@TheWoodlandEscape Thank you so much for your help. I really wouldn't want to use insecticide because I, like you, have lots of birds that nest on the property and eat lots of bugs, so I sure wouldn't want to make the birds sick in any way. Honestly though, I don't care for the smell of the stuff to put on apple trees either. We never use anything like that. I guess you could say we're organic farmers/gardeners. I'll try the oil on the newer logs we'll be putting in though and hope it helps. I've even heard that termites/bugs don't eat on poplar logs, do you know if that's true?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Not sure on the poplar diet of critters but, I do know it is not very rot resistant. I’m thinking a good soaking of raw linseed oil should smother the pests. Dormant oil spray smell comes from the sulfur component and the oil is a vegetable oil. Sulphur is a natural occurring substance that work well for leaf fungus on fruit trees. The oil will smother over wintering insects. Bottom line for fruit tree application it is pretty benign product.

[@allenwilson5235]

What files do you keep in your kit?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I don’t carry files when I’m trekking but in my blacksmith shop I have a variety of bastard files and wood rasps .

[@allenwilson5235]

@@TheWoodlandEscape I am sorting through my files, and ones I recently inherited. I am trying to sort the wheat from the chaff.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Always good to do. My theory is, only a rich man can afford poor tools.

[@tomrichardson3107]

Volume vary low

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks for the feed back Tom, I’ll work at that issue.

[@tomrichardson3107]

@@TheWoodlandEscape I enjoy your videos and humor. Thanks for the timely reply. Tom

[@dickdavidson3616]

Great video again thanks! Very impressed with your musket builds. Your first one has an incredible wood pattern is it bird’s eye maple?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks David. It is stripped maple and I agree, it is an exceptional piece. There is not a 1/4” in the entire length that does not have a strip.