Getting Ready for Winter in Alaska: Garden Harvest, Sourdough, and Homestead Work (Finale)

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Join us as we get ready for the harsh Alaskan winter! In the final part of our winter prep series, we tackle essential homestead tasks-harvesting the garden, keeping our chickens warm, making sourdough and chicken bone broth, and Finishing the Garden fence.
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[@GoodLivingAlaska]

Sorry for the late post been a busy week. After the video don't Forget to Check out our Sourdough Starter on Etsy tinyurl.com/GLAlaskaSHOP. If you enjoy our family and want to start from the beginning here is the playlist kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2Tdi6prr6eVbqs..etsy.co

[@rhondaboggs5539]

Harrison is such a joy to watch. And you can tell he loves to "help". 😃 Cherish every moment with them because before you know it, they'll be grown up. My baby turned 38 on the 30th of last month and I still wonder where did the time go? Y'all are such a cute little family and I enjoy the videos ❤❤

[@GoodLivingAlaska]

Thanks for watching and joining us on our adventure 😊! Ha ha yes Harrison loves to help 🥰! Thanks for sharing and for your kind words about our family 😊! We are so glad you enjoy our videos 🥰! The time is definitely flying by so definitely cherishing all the time and memories together ❤️! Thanks for your support and being a part of our family every week 💕!

[@FarmLife-k7f]

"The way you explain plant care is so easy to follow. Thanks for making gardening so accessible!"

[@Scorpio45Libra]

It just warms my heart to watch you guys!! 🥰🥰

[@Judamac]

Your Son is so helpful.You are both great parents .You are a lovely family .Blakely is so sweet.

[@JodiT-f4t]

I cant get over how much of a help Harrison is. He gets so excited over everything! ❤

[@katedee5890]

I can smell that homemade chicken broth and bread from here and it smells divine. That's a meal in and of itself. You got quite the harvest this year for it being a training year for you, and now you will eat the fruits of your labor all winter long. Even the chickens were having a field day. 😅 Blakely is such a little princess and Harrison has graduated to a "big boy" bike. They're growing so fast and are so darn cute. Blessings to your family. You are so hardworking, loving, kind, caring, and generous. Stay safe, warm, and dry up there. See ya next week. 🙏

[@GoodLivingAlaska]

Thanks for watching and joining us on our adventure 😊! 🥰! Thanks for your kind words about our food, littles, and family 🥰! Ha ha yes the chickens were pretty happy 😀! 💞! Thanks for your support and being a part of our family every week 🥰!

[@roxananunez4238]

I love to see baby boy helping dad so sweet ❤❤

[@realalanwlutz]

❤ happy 1 year! We have been with you since the beginning. May God continue to bless you. Alan&Maria from Indiana

[@GoodLivingAlaska]

Hi Alan and Maria! Thanks for watching and joining us on our adventure 😊! Thanks for the anniversary wishes and for being with us since the beginning 🥰! Thanks for all the blessings and for your support ❤️!

[@danthanhcg]

What a lovely family with adorable children.🙂

[@lindacourtney5674]

Oh my goodness, your daughter is so cute in the garden

[@berthaholley5334]

Dad is really a very good husband. Your son is very helpful !

[@terrywilliams8585]

You both are great parents!!!

[@donnabrennan-i8g]

harrison is a mini me of his daddy. he is such a lovely wee boy. nice job on the fencing dad. blakely dying to try that bread. she is just too cute.

[@angelaoconnor3638]

I have been watching you from the start and I just wanted to say I think you and blake are the cutest couple. You are both such sweet loving parents and I just love your videos.❤

[@GoodLivingAlaska]

Thanks for watching and joining us on our adventure 😊! Thanks so much for the kind words about us and are family 💞! We are so glad you have been with us from the start 🥰! We appreciate your support and being a part of our family 🥰! We are so glad you love our videos 🥰!

[@jewels7832]

You guys definitely have been busy! Nice job on the fence & bread 😊

[@doriskuhberger8559]

Awesome video.That is definitely a good broth if it becomes a jelly. I love fresh cooked beetroot with lots of butter on it. The pumpkin bread came wonderful. Well done all of you. Little Blakley has started to talk. That is so cute. She sees herself in the camera. Thank you for sharing. Thoughts and Prayers. Love and Blessings. Doris, Penrith 🇦🇺🦘

[@GoodLivingAlaska]

Hi Doris! Thanks for watching and joining us on another adventure 😊! So glad you enjoyed our video and for all the kind words about ❤️! Yes, was very happy with the broth and the pumpkin sourdough bread ❤️! Yes, she is definitely starting to talk more and show her personality 🥰! She loves looking at the camera 🥰! Thanks for your continued love, support, and blessings ❤️!

[@doriskuhberger8559]

@@GoodLivingAlaska ❤❤❤❤

[@Mmac-qt8jn]

Should put some ply wood or 1x2 corner braces on outside help keep it strong and square will help to keep it in shape when pulling pushing stress

[@LucyValean]

Love everything I see about Alaska ❤

[@debbiepowell8172]

Harrison is soaking up everything you guys are teaching him. He’s a great little student and baby girl can’t wait to get involved. Enjoy your potato harvest!

[@sarahschlosser1203]

What a great learning experience for all of you

[@cyndig9915]

If your put your eggshell on a cookie sheet and roast them , when finished crumble them up and the chickens will snack on them and think it’s a treat.

[@GoodLivingAlaska]

Thanks for watching and joining us on our adventure 😊! Thanks for sharing 😊! We do give our chickens egg shells and yes they they think they are a treat and love them 🥰! Thanks for your support ❤️!

[@roxananunez4238]

I love to see baby boy helping dad so sweet ❤❤that sour dough bread looks amazing delicious 😋

[@annaking9213]

I love to watch you in the kitchen.love the recipe for the broth.

[@suedonald2583]

I’m a new subscriber and I love your family. I’m watching your older videos now.

[@jerrycraig3737]

I can smell that chicken broth already. The stock should be beautiful, most people don’t realize that in order to get good flavour for the broth you must cook it for along time. All the Flavour is in that telethon you got from the bones. The old gramma knew what she was doing when she was making the old fashion chicken soup, Keep up the good work.

[@Vangardenvx]

The kids are so adorable, what a wonderful life ❤

[@GoodLivingAlaska]

Thanks for watching and joining us on our adventure 😊! Thanks so much for the kind words about our littles and life 🥰! We appreciate your support and being a part of our family 🥰!

[@Vangardenvx]

@@GoodLivingAlaska thank you

[@Vangardenvx]

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[@WellaWally65]

Beautiful color on that delicious looking Bone Broth. Good job! Enjoy! You Did pretty well on what you planted and harvest, regardless of the weather conditions. I just enjoy so much how Dad plays along with Harrison, and Baby Girl is so cute and alert. You both are such wonderful parents. The Sourdough Pumpkin Bread turned out pretty awesome! It really will make a great gift! Thank you! God bless you all!

[@GoodLivingAlaska]

Thanks for watching and joining us on our adventure 😊! Thanks for the kind words about our bone broth, pumpkin sourdough, family and littles ❤️! We appreciate your support and being a part of our family and for the blessings 🥰!

[@hobbygardeninthewoods]

Your family is an absolute delight. I don't watch any TV I watch your KZbin channel and a few others:)

[@GoodLivingAlaska]

Thanks for watching and joining us on our adventure 😊! Thanks so much for the kind words about our family and we are so glad you enjoy our videos 🥰! We appreciate your support and being a part of our family 🥰!

[@SEA-U2]

Wow Beautiful Pumpkin Sour Dough Bread 😊

[@rosaanderson7479]

🎉 bread looks good

[@connienelson6064]

So fun to watch your video. Loved all of it. That bread was gorgeous and the chicken broth looked yummy too. Harrison and Blakely always steal the show.🐣🐤🐥🐔🐓

[@nobracobra]

nice tato haul! good job harrison! tyfs

[@SusanThomas-v9d]

Such a hard working family. Thanks for the great video. The pumpkin sourdough was such a cute idea. Thanks!❤️

[@GoodLivingAlaska]

Thanks for watching and joining us on our adventure all the way from the Bahamas 😊! Thanks for the kind words and so glad you enjoyed the video and pumpkin sourdough ❤️! We appreciate your support and being a part of our family 🥰!

[@tammycruz8189]

Thata awesome that u still got some veggies 😋. Harrison is so n right in his element helping out hes soooo adorable. Sissy is getting soo big n looked so cute with that carrot . Your sour dough pumpkin looked awesome ❤. Hugs n Love Always From Your Friend In Michigan Tam ❤️ 💖 💗 💕.... God Bless Ya'll 🙏

[@GoodLivingAlaska]

Hi Tam! Thanks so much for watching and joining us on adventure 😊! Yes, so happy we still got a good amount of veggies 😃! Thanks for the kind words about our littles and our sourdough pumpkin 🥰! Thanks for all your continued love, blessings, and support ❤️!

[@SEA-U2]

God's Little Angels 🙏 Daddy's little Helper So Precious 🥰

[@suechilders6832]

Beautiful Family ❤

[@GoodLivingAlaska]

Thanks for watching and joining us on our adventure 😊! We appreciate your kind words ❤️!

[@lindacourtney5674]

Just found your channel today. Love it❤

[@Angelwool]

I just love seeing all your adventures! Your videos make me so happy! Ty for posting. I'm just so amazed by all that you do, very inspiring. Now I'm wanting an insta pot! Little Harrison is such a big help and always so happy as is Blakely she's such a good baby. ❤

[@GoodLivingAlaska]

Thanks for watching and joining us on our adventure 😊! So glad you love our videos and they make you happy 😊! Thanks for the kind words - we really appreciate it ❤️! Yes, definitely recommend getting an insta pot - it's a game changer 😀! Thanks for the kind words about our littles and for all of your support 🥰! So glad you are part of our family each week 🥰!

[@deeregirl7356]

That was sweet family time. Thanks for welcoming us into you life. Sending love from Michigan

[@GoodLivingAlaska]

Thanks for watching and joining us on our adventure all the way from Michigan 😊! Thanks for the kind words ❤️! We appreciate your support and being a part of our family each week 🥰!

[@TungLam1996]

Gia đình hạnh phúc quá❤

[@cathymoffatt9074]

It does look like a pumpkin 🎃 great job looks delicious

[@charlenegrady8781]

Great video today. Harrison is lucky to have hands on learning. Smart little guy. Nothing like your own home grown veggies👍. Having a garden is always a learning experience. Every year is different. Thanks for sharing. Take care from Cape Cod🇺🇸✌️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Claire-h2e]

Great harvests ❤ and oh my goodness the bread looks amazing!

[@GoodLivingAlaska]

Thanks for watching and joining us on our adventure 😊! We are so glad you loved the harvest and the bread 🥰!

[@budgetwithfatima6530]

Hello 👋 we have chicken 🐓 to my husband smashes the egg shells and puts them in there food in a pan .

[@karengladys2011]

Love watching your family and all the activities you are showing Harrison! Busy family! Love the sour dough pumpkin! What a great idea! ❤

[@GoodLivingAlaska]

Thanks for watching and joining us on our adventure 😊! We are so glad you love our videos and pumpkin sourdough 🥰! Thanks so much for the kind words 🥰! We appreciate your support and being a part of our family 🥰!

[@Britt.U.S.R]

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[@bonneymoseley1159]

Some chickens will become egg eaters if shells are left in reg shape. If roasted and crumbled or just let them dry and crumble, it keeps them from thinking their eating their shells. Harrison is such a sweet little guy! He issuch a good helper. Blakely is so precious. She is growing so fast! You did a great job on chicken and garden fence, Blake. The chickens should be plenty warm. Their body puts off so much heat. I have a big chicken coup, with my 20 chicken and ducks, i dont put heat in it anymore. I do have a timer on it.

[@GoodLivingAlaska]

Thanks for watching and joining us on our adventure 😊! Thanks for the kind words about our littles and for sharing about your chickens ❤️! We appreciate your support and being a part of our family 🥰!

[@annrockwell635]

It is great that Harrison is a big helper with your homestead. He is growing up being taught these skills and will know what to do. Love watching your little family. Blake do tou hunt for Moose? I saw yall fishing as a family. Jillian i also make sour dough bread. My recipe willake 3 loaves but i usually make 12 sour dough balls for a muffin pan. Going to have them with dinner tonight. What do you use the bone broth with? Follower from Eastern North Carolina. Ann

[@GoodLivingAlaska]

Hi Ann! Thanks for watching and joining us on our adventure from Eastern North Carolina 😊! So glad you love waicing our family and videos 🥰! We don't hunt for moose at this time. Maybe sometime in the near future 😊. That's awesome you make sourdough, too 🥰! Thanks for sharing 😊! We use the bone broth in soups and plan on using it this Winter in salmon chowder 😋! Will definitely share it with you guys 🥰! Thanks for your support and being a part of our family ❤️!

[@wendyshick6689]

You are a wonderful family to watch you are all such hard workers the chickens are very happy and good job on the fence and the bone broth and your pumpkin sourdough looked delicious I will see you on the next adventure😊👍🐕👍😊

[@GoodLivingAlaska]

Thanks for watching and joining us on our adventure 😊! So glad you enjoyed the video 🥰! Thanks for your kind words about 💞! Yes, the chickens are definitely a lot happier 😊! Wish we could have shared the yummy food with you 😊! Thanks for your support and being a part of our family every week 🥰!

[@daveh7137]

Great parenting and a very nice video as always! ❤

[@WellaWally65]

Although I’m diabetic, well, I just went back to being a Pre-Diabetic (Yay)! I “cheat” once in a while and buy Sourdough Bread. A few times a year. Oh my Lord! I can’t wait to make my own! Amazing! And make your recipe for Sourdough Pancakes to my grandkids. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@GoodLivingAlaska]

Thanks for watching and joining us on our adventure 😊! That's great you are prediabetic 😊! Ha ha it's ok to cheat every now and then, especially with sourdough 😂! Enjoy making your own and yes definitely try the sourdough pancakes for your grandkids 🥰!

[@Karenlemley]

Good helper feeding chickens 🐔

[@jlynnc9559]

Please read your manual for pressure canning. The canner is to vent 10 minutes before you put the weight on the vent, then bring the canner up to pressure and start timing. Your kitchen your rules.

[@GoodLivingAlaska]

Thanks for watching and joining us on our adventure 😊! Thanks for sharing 😊! We did let the canner vent for 10 minutes. We just didn't show every step since we are a vlog and not a tutorial channel 😊. Thanks for your support ❤️!

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

What fun! I've loved this last year with y'all. S😮 h a sweet family. You really got a lot done bfor winter. Your homestead had come along way the last year. Ty for sharing your lives with us. He blessed.

[@GoodLivingAlaska]

Thanks for watching and joining us on our adventure 😊! Thanks so much for the kind words about our homestead 🥰! We are so glad you loved this last year with us 🥰! We appreciate your support and blessings and are so glad you are a part of our family ❤️!

[@lismos100]

I love your cannel, Harrison is such a sweet boy! Greetings from Switzerland.

[@GoodLivingAlaska]

Thanks for watching and joining us on our adventure from Switzerland 😊! Thanks for the kind words about Harrison and we are so glad you love our channel ❤️! We appreciate your support and being a part of our family 🥰!

[@kathyseba2617]

Beautiful family

[@GoodLivingAlaska]

Thanks for watching and joining us on our adventure 😊! We appreciate your kind words 🥰! Thanks for your support ❤️!

[@VickiMcCormick-jf5pe]

Hi cute family. This was such a good video. Like all your videos, always good content. I enjoyed it so much

[@vickiebarnett2001]

Love you guys!! ❤️🐓🐔🐥

[@trishthedish2790]

Happy 1 year been here from the beginning!!

[@GoodLivingAlaska]

Thanks for watching and joining us on our adventure 😊! Thanks for the anniversary wishes and for being with us since the beginning 🥰! Thanks for all of your support ❤️!

[@mariezafonte6473]

Harrison sure gave the chickens a big meal, so cute. How many acres do you have. We can see property behind the trees while you are putting up the fence. Is that land yours? Blake do you have a culinary background or just like to cook. One of my sons does most of the cooking for his family. He loves making all kinds of pasta. You really seem to enjoy cooking. Love seeing the children included in all the family activities.

[@GoodLivingAlaska]

Thanks for watching and joining us on our adventure 😊! Thanks so much for the kind words 🥰! We definitely love including our littles in everything and teaching them ❤️! No culinary background. Just love cooking and did a lot growing up with my mom 🥰. Yes, that is our property. We have 2.5 acres. We appreciate your support and being a part of our family 🥰!

[@ZXX984]

Hi gang. You know, I used to use egg shells in my garden. Really helped everything. I’ve seen people spread chicken around, a first time I’ve seen it confined to one area. Baking date? You can you’re getting old like my wife and I when dates are to the doctors office!😂 You did fine with your garden for the first time. Unfortunately from my experience you need to be able to be dedicated and have the time for huge harvests. Rising dough in FL isn’t a challenge. Put in the garage and boom, done in no time. We did it for garbage bread. Thanks for sharing. You ever think of doing a Christmas card exchange? Take care.

[@GoodLivingAlaska]

Thanks for watching and joining us on our adventure 😊! Thanks for sharing about the egg shells and your dough😊! Ha ha with kids you take what you can get for dates and treasure each one 😂🥰! Yes, we will be announcing a Christmas card exchange soon with information and instructions ❤️. Thanks for your support and being a part of our family ❤️!

[@got2b4now]

Buttoned up! Yea!

[@reebs7824]

Hey Blake - what about doing some foamboard insulation inside the roof of the coop? That wld be pretty cost-effective, prevent a lot of heat loss, & it's easy enough to cut to size. Just a 2-cent suggestion. 🙂

[@GoodLivingAlaska]

Thanks for watching and joining us on our adventure 😊! Thanks so much for sharing your suggestions with us 😊! Will definitely have to look into that 😊! Thanks for your support ❤️!

[@allorteresa]

Just came across your channel I really enjoy it

[@GoodLivingAlaska]

Thanks for watching and joining us on our adventure 😊! So glad you found our channel and are enjoying our videos.❤️! We appreciate your support and being a part of our family 🥰!

[@river8760]

Nice bike, Harrison! ❤

[@RicSeabergsUseful-Information]

Charming fam my dudes

[@RyanRoss-i4q]

I live in soldotna too I be sure to say hello if I see you guys

[@Harold710]

Slodotna AK

[@RyanRoss-i4q]

@@Harold710nope its soldotna alaska

[@GoodLivingAlaska]

Thanks for watching and joining us on our adventure 😊! That's awesome you live in Soldotna, too 😊! Yes, please do 🥰! We appreciate your support ❤️!

[@tammysmith7345]

The bread was so cute, just a question could you have used orange food coloring? Broth looked amazing

[@GoodLivingAlaska]

Thanks for watching and joining us on another adventure 😊! Thanks for the kind words about the pumpkin sourdough and broth🥰! Yes, could definitely use food coloring 😊. We appreciate your support and being a part of our family 🥰!

[@VickiMcCormick-jf5pe]

Could you use gluten free flour to make this bread? Maybe like one for you and baby boy, and one for dad?. Might be something to look into, and this way everyone gets to try it.

[@GoodLivingAlaska]

Thanks for watching and joining us on our adventure 😊! Yes, can definitely use gluten free flour to make separate bread for everyone ❤️! We appreciate your support and being a part of our family 🥰!

[@punjabseth260]

👍👌

[@joyceb5864]

When will you have an update on the cabin you bought?

[@GoodLivingAlaska]

Thanks for watching and joining us on our adventure 😊! We are hoping to have an update soon 😊! We have been busy enjoying Summer and getting ready for Winter, but plan on working on it this Winter 🥰. Thanks for your support ❤️! Thanks for your support ❤️!

[@michellec2909]

LOL. Chickens eat everything including each other. You forgot to get a flour sifter. I use one every time I bake. It get any remaining impurities that may be left in the flour. Consider getting heat lamps for your enclosed garden. You can easily set up a simple solar panel to run them. You really should have gotten Harrison a standard 13 in bike with training wheels. He's more than big enough to start learning how to ride a bike. I have heard that children that learn to ride a bike or trike at an early age tend to do well in math.

[@GoodLivingAlaska]

Thanks for watching and joining us on our adventure 😊! Thanks for the tips, we will definitely look into them 😊! Thanks for your support ❤️!

[@suedonald2583]

Watch Simple Living Alaska . They use batteries set up to heat their chicken house.

[@coralsancetta7242]

Love your videos. What work do you do? Is it full time. How do you find travel in the winter. I'm 70 plus and never seen snow, so I am curious as to how you function with snow. Also love your canning, I've never done that. Thanks

[@GoodLivingAlaska]

Thanks for watching and joining us on our adventure 😊! So glad you love our videos 🥰! Blake is a and Jillian says home caring for the babies 🥰! Travel isn't too bad in the Winter if you have studded tires on your vehicle. You also have to be active and get outside in the Winter 😊. Canning is so much fun and rewarding - highly recommend it 😊!Thanks for your support and being a part of our family ❤️!

[@evpalfy2464]

Hello, I’m Canada! Did you realize what you said you were talking about the fence and you said no offence to you? I thought it was funny.

[@evpalfy2464]

A fun way to tell if your animals are male or female please try it and let me know you get along string or thread, and you put it through anything metal, a needle or ring tie a nail on the end so that string is doubled knot the end hold onto the knot Hang over any animal including human when it goes in a circle it’s female and when it goes back-and-forth, it is a male so far nobody has even tried it, but it does work and I heard it first was tried lately trying to sex geese. Take care.

[@GoodLivingAlaska]

Thanks for watching and joining us on our adventure 😊! Thanks for sharing 😊! Will have to give it a try 😊! Thanks for your support ❤️!

[@LivingAlaska]

It is getting dark fast, possible first snow Wednesday, blah.

[@vickiebarnett2001]

That just seems so soon!! ❄️❄️❄️

[@LivingAlaska]

@vickiebarnett2001 Are you by chance teacher the worked at Indian Rock many yrs Ago? I met someone dedicating the Flag and opening the memorial.