Grandmas Mint Iced Tea, Planting Potatoes, trellis for the Peas

[@jennan3407]

I can’t be the only one with fingers crossed, waiting for RuthAnn to put a cookbook out!

[@gabbylovedbyJesus]

I Peter 5:6-11 NKJV [6] Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, [7] casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. [8] Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. [9] Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. [10] But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. [11] To Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. 💜💙

[@janedavis81]

My Grandmother used wood ash for planting her carrots. She would sprinkle in the row as she planted her carrot seeds. She grew the biggest and sweetest carrots ever. She would always give me one to munch on as she was pulling them up. Oh how i wish i could grow things the way she did. I am unable to walk now and i miss my gardening so much. Watching you makes me so happy. You do it the wsy i was taught by mt Dad and Grandmother. Thank You Ruth Ann for making an old woman happy and helping me remember my childhood again. ❤❤

[@mistyriennett5902]

I found your channel several days ago and have been watching several of your videos a day for days now. I am learning so much. Thank you for sharing your know how. God bless you and your family.

[@starlighthillfarmhouse]

You are hilarious 😂 I can so relate to how you have to convince children to work without attitude. Love your methods.

[@user-nz3un3pq2n]

I recently found your channel, and have been really enjoying learning about your homesteading. It’s great to see some of your family traditions.

[@sshaw4429]

All these children barefoot in the garden takes me back to my childhood. ❤❤❤❤

[@gabbylovedbyJesus]

I Peter 5:6-11 NKJV [6] Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, [7] casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. [8] Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. [9] Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. [10] But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. [11] To Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. 💜💙

[@cbak1819]

Unless I have cover, I wait two weeks after my first frost for very tender annuals. They do soo much better when the ground is 60* and above. Love your hard working values and virtues. God is Good all the time.

[@ketacombs36]

I love your videos. Makes me wish I was young again and able to live this lifestyle ❤

[@mlang3066]

I wish you lived in Tennessee, we have a fairly long growing season. Some veggies I can get 2 plantings in. I just love your videos! You are the best of the best!❤

[@marilyncausey9348]

I'm not able to garden this year because of health issues, so I'm gardening vicariously through you, Ruthanne. 😊 I think it's a great idea to focus on the blackberries that grow naturally in your area. That's what my grandma, mom and aunts always used to do. I had one aunt who landscape her entire yard with plants she gathered from the woods and growing would on the side of the road. Her yard was gorgeous, too!

[@rachelj4970]

When we were sick, mom would make us a cup of hot mint tea with toast. Still do that for an upset tummy.

[@yvonnehinchey5811]

I love mint tea I grew up on it .I am smiling because I was born and raised in Jamaica and we always drank mint tea hot !! The thinking was if you had a little gas on your stomach hot mint tea would get rid of it !!

[@carolynmoody9460]

As I watched the thought that keep running though my mind was "what a blessing to feel as if I just spent a few mins visiting with a good friend"..your videos are differently blessed. ❤

[@Ruthannzimm]

Thank you!!!

[@carolenesselrodt9886]

Yes I totally agree! Sending you all hugs! From Williamsburg Va.

[@paularodery8074]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@jessiebeltran5928]

You are blessed with a mother-in-law who is a fountain of wisdom ❤

[@elenarusu9705]

So I have an abundance of mint and went straight to it… where has this been all my life! It tastes so good and just in time for summer. Thank you for sharing ❤️❤️

[@carolschedler3832]

So easy to dry it and save some for the winter too!

[@marymarymillidweeb2661]

Thank you for spending time on make such excellent videos. They're very informative and the sprinkling of tips throughout makes all your teaching stick in my brain better. The pet fur around the rabbit munchables is brilliant!!

[@juliac1569]

Ruth Ann, I enjoy your videos so much and get a lot of new ideas on planting the garden from you! The mint tea sound so refreshing and delicious! Thank you for another wonderful video.

[@paulawebster6052]

The net wrap is a great idea. Thank you

[@iylalacoste3463]

My husband always says “God made dirt and dirt don’t hurt!

[@karenlawson4888]

Grammy always said, “a peck of dirt before you die”! 😂

[@bereniceraffaelli4290]

Min 17:57. At this point I use to POWDER this potato cuts with wood ashes, to avoid root bugs or any potato desease. Other way Is to dry those cuts a little bit under the sun, to avoid planting them so wet. But ashes are the potato hero.

[@claudinepotvin-giordano1154]

You are such a good mom.

[@shirleymurphy1958]

Your potatoes are of Maine origin my home state. We plant them every year . 53 years of garden potatoes for us we planted. Blessings on your garden for 2023.

[@marilyngriffith2329]

I just found your channel a week or so ago and i have already have learned so much. I feel a beige coming on. God Bless you and your wonderful family. Cant wait to watch another.

[@Ruthannzimm]

Welcome aboard! So happy to have you here

[@elizabethcabrera5718]

My mom always made us mint tea as children if our tummy’s hurt . I suffer from colitis thank you for reminding me that I can make my self some if my stomach hurts 😊❤ big hugs to you and your family Ruthann 😍👏🏻🙏🏻🤗

[@wendyirving6530]

Wow, your mint looks fabulous.

[@teriadams7398]

I have been using cattle panels as trellises for 30 years...for peas, tomatoes, cucumbers,pole beans anything that vines it works for...Just need t-posts and post pounder and some bailing wire. Always lift the panels up off the ground about a foot to make it easy to weed or put straw under. For tomatoes I place panels on either side, plant the tomatoes down the center. Make it easy,, place one side of the panels up, plant, water then add the other side of panels...Lift the leaves through the panels every few days...no tomatoes on the ground. Easy to pick, not laying on the ground. Easy to get dried vegetation off essy to store..don't rust.

[@rachelj4970]

I love garden tea. I have seen it sold at greenhouses labeled apple mint tea. It also makes an amazing ice cream.

[@buzzyanderson4131]

You are the channel I’ve been looking for!

[@WillowsGarden]

Hi RuthAnn and sweet family! I’m so excited to see garden season start. Your mint tea sounds lovely and refreshing. Have a blessed night!

[@lrfox49]

I love watching your videos because you are so knowledgeable and I do not have a green thumb! You enjoy what you do and it blesses me, thank you!!

[@collinsddc1206]

🌺I absolutely loved this video, been going thru many older videos of homesteading and you and your family are such a treasure to watch. Thank you for sharing 💜🌸

[@kathygoskey6701]

Never thought to make mint iced tea like that. My daughter has quite a bit, so I’ll be showing her how to make it. Thank you so much for sharing

[@genjoce]

I put some wood ash last year around my blueberries and had the best harvest I ever had here!

[@Ruthannzimm]

Hey that’s good to know!!!!

[@cintie45]

So anytime to tell you that I found you on KZbin on my feed and I've been watching you ever since I love all that you do appreciate your videos blessings to you and your family❤

[@Ruthannzimm]

Thank you!!!

[@carmalitayanock9584]

We are putting in our first garden this year and I'm using you as my inspiration. I get so many good tips and tricks from you and your family. There is just the 2 of us so maybe it won't wear out two oldsters. Thank you again for sharing your family and your life with us. God bless you all!

[@charlenequinilty7252]

Love the way you measure the distance between potatoes

[@michelleblack3690]

Love how they use their feet

[@sshaw4429]

Your diction on certain words is so beautiful……words with “oi” are especially interesting. Soil, boil, oil, fascinating.

[@loritrotter6354]

What a beautiful life...

[@lisajohnson7675]

Hello 👋 from SE Minnesota. Absolutely enjoy your videos and thank you for sharing your mint tea recipe 😊 I'll be trying it far sure.

[@lifeinthepiedmontVirginia]

Enjoyed how you do you potatoes. Most of all I enjoyed the kids out playing and helping you. :)

[@aleyshastanden6721]

Hi from New Zealand! I’m loving all of your videos. Your a very inspiring women ☺️

[@Ruthannzimm]

Thank you!!!

[@lorihouchin4732]

You work so hard I hope your family appreciates you. You deserve to have all the good things God knows you definitely work hard enough 😊

[@evierice2230]

All the time and all the time God I’d good! God bless!🙏🏻🕊🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻👑🌷🌷🌷🌷💕💕💕

[@cathykernen4909]

Love love love your videos. I always feel comforted and relaxed after watching them

[@SonniesGardenPA]

I love mint tea. You have a lot of help in the garden. You have good space for growing.

[@agtano2811]

I still have my mom’s plants in my yard…..what a nice treat!😊

[@doncc6080]

Ruth Ann have you thought of a row cover for your brassicas? You could use the bail wrap to do it. Todd Family Farm In Tama, Iowa tried last year and it worked so well that all their potatoes this year they only planted the sprouts. They did to have the potatoes to eat. Contact them if that sounds interesting to you.

[@israelins1]

This is so wonderful! Your the Best! We enjoy your Videos!

[@karencross1964]

I don't know if I can properly explain our method of potato planting ( it's fast), but here goes. After tilling, mark your row with a string. Stand facing the string, with spade in hand. Decide how deep or how shallow you want to plant. Take a scoop of soil next to the string and wait for someone to place the potato in the hole. Cover the potato with the scoop of dirt on the shovel. You now side step the distance you want your potatoes apart and repeat the process. To make this go fast you discard the first scoop of dirt in each row, then side step, scoop, keep the dirt on the shovel and cover potato in the previous hole. You are side stepping and making the next hole while the potato is being placed in the previous hole. Cover potato and side step again. Once the planter has learned how to place potato quickly you can plant 100 potatoes in under 15 mins. The planter carries a small pail of seed potatoes and refills pail when empty. The planter has to get use to always having a potato in hand and placing them in the bottom of the hole. Try with the older children as planters, first, so little ones can see the routine. Once everyone is familiar with the method, the older children can also be diggers and you get three rows planted at the same time. Because the soil is tilled this is not a strenuous job. If you pack your soil after planting, you just get the planter to step on the covered holes as you go along. I hope this wasn't confusing and that you give it a try. We, as children, were very pleased with ourselves when we learned how to plant quickly and keep up to Dad digging. Of course, also pleased when we got to be the digger. I enjoy your content and how you present it.

[@lorrainerichardson3280]

Mint tea here I come. Going to make some for freezing. Thank you =-)

[@teriadams7398]

I always wait till after mothers day...I always have the best luck

[@michiyebarroga2864]

At the end, love Kendrick's "watch this mom" just before he shoots and makes a basket! ❤

[@jsalyersarts]

I just found your channel. Thank you your showing us good things without freaking out over dirt or raw eggs!

[@justjules-pourlyequipped9303]

Thumbs up . . . Thanking you . . . ❤💖❤

[@vinnettepope8255]

Awesome 🙏 informational video 🙏 and tips 👌 😀 👏 👍 😎

[@billbearback2591]

i'm only new to your channel and i'm enjoying all your work , my grandma told me the mint stalks give a bitter taste as well , with broccoli i use the stalks quartered and peeled but we steam or lightly boil it in ozzi i think you yanks eat it raw , cheers big ears from down under

[@marianzachary8101]

In Canada, we can plant with some insulated clear plastic with air bubbles ( I believe bubble wrap should help) ( minni green house)before frost . This can help

[@buzzyanderson4131]

What a glorious sunset!

[@lauralinnell9281]

You can save a tremendous amount of work in the garden planting potatoes and just about everything else using Ruth Stout's method, in her book Gardening Without Work. I've been using her method for several years. The weeding and watering needs are drastically reduced, and the soil is perpetually built up.

[@msshoeka5573]

All the time...thanks 😊

[@gardenstatesowandsew]

Beautiful and that sounds refreshing

[@muddyshoesgardener]

Question: mint tea prep: my mint grew well this year so I started making mint tea both with and without stems. When i use the stems that i grind up I get a browner tea. I haven’t tasted an aftertaste but now that you mentioned that I will pay more attention. What are the aspects of tea that effect its color? Do you ever make tea concentrate without sugar? How do you use the dehydrated leaves? My tea that I made using dehydrated leaves didn’t taste good. It was weak and watery. I know you are very busy but at some point could you do a video about tea? I have also heard of rose hips tea and raspberry leaf tea. Once again- I tried various methods but my teas were weak. Nicely aromatic but not flavorful. I sure could use some basic pointers.Thank you.

[@laquicha8159]

God IS good ….and so is gardening 👩‍🌾

[@farmwife6926]

Thank you for another wonderful video ❤

[@cbak1819]

Hi there Ruthie, have you heard of Ruth Stout method for potatoes? Loosen soil , press down potatoes, place hay or straw over them so potatoes are covered from sunlight... make sure potatoes that are growing under straw are not exposed to sunlight.. once the plants are tall enough they will be hidden from sunlight❤

[@jc6270]

Amen! Yes He is! :) Amen my sister in Christ.

[@vinnettepope8255]

👋 hi, how 🤔 are you doing today? Do you planting with the moon 🌙 circle, or do just plant whenever 🤔?

[@cathybrown6221]

Do you remember exactly what kind of mint tea you planted? Was it peppermint or spearmint? I am wondering what variety is the plain people's meadow tea they make? Delicious!

[@rir78]

Beautiful , informative videos. I would love to find a way to battle potatoes bugs. Any body know a good home remedy?

[@ritabaker3113]

Blessings dear

[@bonnieingraham261]

Unfortunately, we put wood ash on our garden beds the last couple years and i sent a way for a soil test because my garden seemed to be struggling. I found out the hard way it is usually not a good idea to use wood ash. It can very quickly raise your PH and potassium to very high numbers. It took a lot of amendments to fix my garden soil after that.

[@roberthart897]

When you till up a new section, do you remove any grass and weeds or just leave them and plant directly into it? I was wanting to do this with a grassy area, but I'm not sure how to do it. Do you amend the soil with anything? I have very sandy soil, so do I till in compost or anything before planting? I'm going to try making your tea recipe with stevia leaves. It looks delicious 😋

[@bobbiferguson1865]

Love your stuff! ❤I noticed lots of people asked if it was Peppermint or Spearmint, but at one point you did way Peppermint. Do you ever use honey instead of sugar.

[@jaynedoe5830]

So thank you Ruthann for the recipe… I was waiting for the tea bags to be added… I will give this a try … can I ask if you guys drink sweet tea … if so is it made with just tea leaves with water and sugar. Thanks again for a great video

[@jennieskelton9846]

Ruthann I have a question. I have watched ALL your videos and I am teaching myself to grow food. Learning by watching your videos and making mistakes. I am in zone 8b and I planted Sweet potatoes April 19th, Harvested today after 90 days. I have 1 large sweet potato and the rest are very small and we're wound in tight tight little clumps. I am guessing my soil was not loose enough? Do you have any advice? Spacing was not the issue.

[@laurielyman9185]

Use cattle panel as a trellis. They can stay in the garden or easily be moved.

[@greenmouseguard]

Ruth ann Are those hot boxes in your yard How do you make & what plants do they help? Are hot boxes like a green house or do they harden plants ? Thank you Linda from Ct

[@Sarah-zg5qs]

GOD is good all the time!

[@Lori..]

Thank for another inspiring video! Your mint looked so good, do you grow peppermint or spearmint or does it matter?

[@vgil1278]

Your mint is so robust. Mine has smaller leaves and grows close to the ground, but it has a great flavor. I just got it at the grocery!

[@Ruthannzimm]

Yes there are so many different varieties of mint.

[@jerriscollins-ruth9019]

Great recipe

[@Kjirstyn2023]

My screen is showing an incomplete video description, so I don’t see the tea recipe! It sounds delightful. 😊

[@diananore1368]

I’m not seeing it either but it was 3 parts water to one part sugar. 12 cups water uses 6 cups fresh leaves. This makes a double concentrate that can be diluted in half.

[@Ruthannzimm]

I just fixed it for you!!! Sorry about that!$

[@Ladythyme]

Wondering what kind of Mint were you picking? Did you say Peppermint? I have some wonderful spearmint growing…I’m thinking of mixing the two

[@scubahealer]

I'm at 6000ft in Idaho . I'm excited that my garlic is peeking out as my snow melts

[@JG-ph3xg]

I use wood ash around snail infested areas. They hate it.

[@revahood1023]

MEMORIES ❤GOD IS GOOD

[@MarkSmith-qk2rl]

I always plant my potatoes 4-6 weeks before last frost. I do plant them at about 6 inches if the come up and we have a frost I cover them with soil !! I hill them under and they’ll be fine. You don’t want to burn your leaves it will set them Bach two weeks !! I always wait til my last frost date to plant my maters cucumbers and peppers. Corn and okra goes in about 4-5 weeks after last frost. They both like warm soil to germinate to com up. Lastly I plant sweet potatoes and melons always 5 -6 weeks after laser frost. If you don’t grow sweet potatoes you should. Easy easy plant to grow. Nothing special. They like the heat ! I pant a spring and fall crop down here in Louisiana ! I hope everything turns out Splenda for you !!

[@Ruthannzimm]

We won’t get sweet potatoes and melons if we wait that long to plant. Our growing season is very short!!

[@MarkSmith-qk2rl]

@@Ruthannzimm sweet potatoes maturity is 90-110 days. They can be planted when nighttime temps get above 50 degrees. There are short term available but I have a friend in Sioux Falls South Dakota that has a great harvest every year. He grows Covington and Beauregard varieties They grow them in Canada and Alaska. ! Start your slips inside 2-3 weeks before plant time. Give it a try. I can give you the best way to start slips. All you need is one potato to get started. The vines are really tasty and extremely healthy too. They are way to easy not to try. They can be grown in 10-15 gallon containers.

[@vgil1278]

Ah okra! If only we could grow it in mid-Michigan. If we have a long summer, we can make it, but we don't have enough hot weather to get it really producing. Such a fun crop with the nice flowers.

[@namiesnaturals3557]

Yep potatoes regrew from year before that IV planted.

[@rhondagunderm4862]

I have learned a lot from you.

[@muddyacrefarms]

Have you ever thought about canning the concentrate tea??

[@bereniceraffaelli4290]

Min 13:11 Cats love to be arround mint leaves and they may pee. 😢

[@zoec3527]

I thought raspberries liked acidic soil

[@greenmouseguard]

Ruthann Can you use or dry raspberry leaves for tea ? Linda in Ct

[@Ruthannzimm]

Yes. You could!!!

[@heymomma]

I’m not sure that I heard what kind of mint you used, does it matter? Peppermint? Spearmint?

[@Ruthannzimm]

Doesn’t matter!!!

[@bryanbrown869]

Does mint really get rid of mice. If so what kind?

[@MarilynR-xu3nq]

Put some comfrey at plants.

[@amyroberts7248]

I know you said you freeze your mint tea but could I can it?

[@barbarabartelme9845]

Would it be against your beliefs to test the soil. I had a very large pine tree that left years of needle under and there was a question of acid. got a soil test kit thar was very inexpensive. You just put a spoonful of dirt and a little water and it measured several components of the soil and then bought a very inexpensive mineral.

[@gabbylovedbyJesus]

I Peter 5:6-11 NKJV [6] Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, [7] casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. [8] Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. [9] Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. [10] But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. [11] To Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. 💜💙

[@dianemaybee5635]

God is good ... all the time :)