Harvest Day | Greenhouse Pruning, Peony Jelly and Fermenting Garlic Scapes

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Today, I spent some time in the high tunnel pruning and caring for my tomato plants. While there, I talked about the difference between determinate and indeterminate tomatoes and picked the first tomato and cucumber for the season. After that, we went to the garden and picked the garlic scapes and some ponies to make jelly. I hope you enjoy coming along with me.
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[@rachellincoln846]

The stainless steel trick actually works for removing the garlic smell from your hands. Rub your hands on your stainless steel faucet (anything else you have that’s stainless steel) and it takes most of the scent away. Hope you have a beautiful day!

[@cathylongstreth5405]

Works for onion, too!!

[@Kelly.A.]

Love your videos! To get the garlic smell off your hands, rub all sides of your hands around on your stainless steel sink. Only works on stainless steel. I laugh when I do it because my husband gives me funny looks. Rolling my hands around in the empty sink probably does look funny, but it works! 🤣

[@patriciaflaherty5029]

It does work! After using my sink and faucet for years, I bought a stainless steel tool for rubbing my garlicky hands on. It's shaped like a bar of soap, lol.

[@lelarex888]

Works for hot peppers and fish as well❤

[@lelarex888]

Oh, also for spicy essential oils 😊

[@susaningram6360]

I have a little metal soap-looking bar that I use with dish soap to get the garlic and onion smell off of my hands.

[@jlmdd2]

Came here to tell her about this! I use the center divider. It’s easy to grip and to get between your fingers. Works for onion smells, too!

[@patriciaflaherty5029]

Thank you for speaking out on your Instagram story about how most of us are feeling in this political and dangerous landscape worldwide. Your presence is calming and know that many will benefit from your kind and wise words. Yes, I agree there is beauty in the world.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

♥️

[@kittyrichards9915]

I am not on instagram,but would love to know what we said.

[@patriciaflaherty5029]

@@kittyrichards9915 Chelsea acknowledged our feelings about all the difficult things going on in the this time and showed us scenes from her garden, the ranch, etc. to remind us there is beauty in the world. She is light.

[@debbiemarks6086]

Thank you so much for having your smile and your experiences shared. I'm so glad I found you ❤

[@nancycowan6109]

I know. I feel the same. ❤️

[@user-uh7og2vt3p]

I just love your side stops to your garden 😊😊😊❤️!!! So sweet!!!! We all need to stop and enjoy the beautiful things in life. Your garden and flowers are beautiful!!!!! Great job. Love the little taste test you do throughout your garden 😊❤

[@jeanneamato8278]

You are such a lovely woman inside and out. Peace.

[@melindawargowsky8176]

You might want to check out Simple Living Alaska for tips on keeping bees alive in extreme cold. They have been (somewhat) successful prior to moving to an even colder climate. They have also put in an epic garden with a Jurassic Park fence to keep out moose, etc! They are well worth watching (and so goshdarn young and energetic!).

[@lindaedwards9756]

Yes, I watch them as well.

[@cherylmosher6026]

Great couple with interesting content.

[@FloatingVillageLife]

Your content beautifully showcases the dedication and joy of harvest day, from greenhouse pruning to creating peony jelly and fermenting garlic scapes. Each video captures the essence of seasonal abundance and the artistry of sustainable living, inspiring viewers with your passion for gardening and culinary creativity. Your ability to share these enriching experiences with warmth and authenticity truly shines through. And I am Floating Village Life

[@lindastewart8815]

This Old Lady grew up on pickled beans corn sauerkraut all kinds of pickles plus veggies so good with cornbread or buttermilk biscuits

[@Niamh07421]

garlic and onion smells on your hands= rub a large stainless steel spoon all over your hands and then wash them- works really well- I have even used my faucet lol- make a lot of Italian sauces- so we use so much garlic and onion- actually learned from a TV chef but can't remember who

[@amandar7719]

I use a grape leaf for holding down pickles under the weight. It really does work to keep the pickles crisp. Love your videos 💃

[@brianandtamiolson2330]

You have taught me so much in just a short time. I love you and your style as an influencer. I can’t afford to join the membership however that does not mean like I feel like I am missing out. I’m about to try water bath canning this weekend and you gave me the confidence to try making bread. I have a lot of time to try new things as I care for my elderly father and it gives me a lot of Little Mountain Ranch time❤️

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I’m so glad you are finding my videos helpful and if there’s ever a time the membership is an option for you we’d love to have you.

[@Gardeningchristine]

Try those scapes chopped up with asparagus or green beans and roasted with salt and pepper then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Chefs kiss. You do have to get them tender or they might have fibers.

[@deecorey2910]

I gleaned sooo much from this video! Especially the tip on chlorinated water. Thank you for all you do 😊

[@FYMXQ-36815]

Chelsea, congratulations! You finally found your first tomato of the year. Again, congratulations Chelsea!🍅👍😁❤️❗❗❗

[@BushBurton]

Don’t forget us men in that community! ❤️ #LMR

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I love our LMR men out there, but for now we’re woman only. Maybe I can convince Dan to start one for you guys!😉

[@mrwii5741]

Awesome job on this video! You’re an amazing gardener in those green overalls and you look so beautiful in them! 😊 awesome video! ☺️

[@karenchaney9160]

My favorite fermented foods is carrots, daikon,kohlrabi and cabbage. It does take some getting used to too.

[@cathyorth7457]

Hi Chelsea, whenever I work with garlic I wash my hands and then rub them on my stainless steel faucet and I don’t know the exact science behind it but it definitely takes the smell away from my hands. Just a little suggestion to try. You may have to do it 2-3 times. Love your channel. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and life!💕

[@kimr409]

Hi Chelsea, I wanted to mention my Dad used to wrap our bee hives in tar paper for the winter it does 2 things it helps keep out the wind and because its black it attracts the sun and helps keep them warm. Hope it helps. Love your show😊 Kim

[@johnensminger7675]

Thanks for sharing your life with us! ❤️ The postings!

[@naomihartman6623]

Chelsea u are such a good tutorial I find u so interesting I learn so much from u u explain everything so simple for people to understand

[@belindakoller9282]

FYI, If you have any stainless steel, and rub your hands with it. It takes the smell off your hands it works for onions also, I've used one of my butter knives and rubbed my hands and it works. How it works I don't know love your channel.

[@bycarolyndahl]

Soo happy I discovered this channel, love the content and I always look forward to the next video. I learn so much from all your videos, especially because I hope to transition into this way of living instead of city life. I'm done with living in the city and surprisingly, so are my kids. Such a breath of fresh air to watch your videos!

[@theresagosselin2705]

Rub your hands on your faucet and taps to take away garlic smell,works like a charm ❤

[@debbiegibson2394]

Rub hands on the stainless steel sink too. Works great.

[@nomoreqcraptruth8742]

You are a wealth of real homesteading knowledge Chelsea . Thank you for sharing it , I have been living this type of life for a long time but Iam not to old to learn, and you are an excellent teacher .

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thank you so much!

[@TLadret]

I’m so glad to know someone else that eats their beet tops sister!! In my opinion they are even better than the beets themselves, I love them SO much! Thanks for another great walk through your beautiful yard/garden friend. 👍❤️. Yours is so much healthier than mine this year so I’m living vicariously through you! Haha!

[@kimanka]

Oh! You've got to make beet tops soup, it's a traditional Polish dish called "Botwinka", it's best with potatoes slightly browned in butter and served with crumbled feta cheese and some cream. And the color is absolutely gorgeous. It's one of the most springy/summery dishes for me, highly recommend. Sending lots of love from Poland!

[@chrisanndunn8814]

Well now, that’s a cute decorative hot pad you’ve got there lady! Enjoy! 😘

[@LittleMountainRanch]

A really nice lady made it for me.😉♥️

[@theresaegbuniwe5808]

Rubbing your hands with stainless steel silverware will instantly remove the smell of garlic and onions from your hands. Great video!!

[@karincope3019]

Grape leaves I put in my pickles and I feel it helps keep them crisper .

[@melindawargowsky8176]

A local farm store had their seeds for 50 cents a month or so ago. I must have picked up 100 pks! Among them was a double cosmos that I’m excited to grow next year😊

[@user-bk4bs2eb5y]

Thanks for sharing this.

[@lynngliottone2812]

Chelsea, you look gorgeous with your hair down!!

[@lindastewart8815]

This Old Lady loves watching all you do make and bake God Bless you

[@manifestingbeautifulmagnif883]

I have hot pink colored peonies. I had not ever thought to make jelly! They've bloomed and died back already but next spring I'll give it a try!

[@kellyhawes9293]

Last year my garlic did not do well, but I happened upon someone who had a whole plastic kids sled of free scapes! I took a bunch, and whizzed (or whazzed 😊) them in the food processor. Then I scooped into little balls and froze them. Whenever I wanted garlic for a recipe, I just used one of the scape balls . So much easier than chopping fresh garlic!

[@lauragladden6835]

I save the foam in a little bowl and eat is on a piece of toast or just with a spoon

[@deno.520]

Oh how nice of them to send you bees! I'm so excited for you!

[@jenniferpepler5843]

I would love to see when you get your bees and how you prepare them for winter. That be so interesting! Thanks for another great vid!

[@ImaOKay522]

Great video! I can watch you work all afternoon 😊❤

[@sarahcummings6324]

My favorite way to use garlic scapes is finely chopped in a salted butter, spread over freshly baked bread!

[@jo-annjewett198]

I love beet tops cooked and sprinkled with apple cider vinegar

[@belieftransformation]

Fantastic visit with you as you accomplish so many tasks! The preserves all look yummy! Thanks for sharing. Blessings to all 🤗🇨🇦

[@kaybusby7507]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful garden.

[@robinashultz7662]

Try looking at Simple Living Alaska videos for information on 🐝 beekeeping in cold climates.😘love watching your videos and enjoying your garden . Rings me so much joy!

[@janemay8721]

Your garden and high tunnel looks beautiful

[@vlif479]

Put your bees in the high tunnel over winter. Maybe that might work 🤔 . Good luck.

[@karincope3019]

I made garlic scape compound butter and froze it

[@SJC49]

Chelsea, if you have time watch the latest episode of TheNewbys. Really neat episode about starting up their beekeeping with the help of a local lead of a bee cooperative. They are in Portugal so maintaining will be easier but it was fascinating seeing the startup. 😍🇨🇦

[@petalss5325]

I love the canned peaches, but I can only have a certain variety of the peaches. Plus I can't have refined white sugar, so I was struggling a bit to find such a product until I found out that I can actually can them myself. But waterbathing was just taking so much time and water until you introduced steam canning and I just couldn't get my mind off of it and I finally gave in 😂 and bought a steam canner. I can't wait to try canning with it!! I haven't found the time to process and can them yet but I'm looking forward to it. Because it's going to cut down the time and water usage, I'm really really looking forward to it. Thank you so much!!

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Steam canners are amazing!

[@janeweldon8874]

Your garden is looking beautiful! ❤

[@rondalandeenlandeen2485]

Everything looks so beautiful Chelsea❤

[@karincope3019]

I Love love my steam canner , saves so much time .

[@hjisagirl]

I bought fermenter glas weights and use them as pattern weights for sewing. Work great in that application as well.

[@karincope3019]

39’ here today

[@kajolaggarwal4]

You should try fermenting hot pepper for 3 to 4 daysand red onions for 12 hours to 1 day in salt and lemon juice in fridge it's absolutely tasty on burgers or wraps or salads or rice with lentils or curry

[@1944chevytruck]

Man you can anything like my mom!,,,, My mom would can corn on the cob in larger glass container!

[@greenrockgarden2851]

So exciting to see your garden just getting started. I had such a good harvest of tomatoes and peppers that I tore my plants out today. I have no more storage. A freeze dryer would come in very handy rn.

[@jolinbarilla2229]

Hi from MN

[@jeanbrooks1617]

Thank you for the info on determinate tomatoes. I had to switch this year as I cannot get up and down a ladder to prune anymore. Really enjoy your garden info as we too have only a 90 day season here at 6500 ft in the Rockies. Not many discuss areas like ours. Peony jelly amazing! Thank you for all your hard work. Jean Colorado USA

[@karenmurray5970]

The garden looks beautiful. Great idea with the jelly.

[@tammyjocooke-ov1nw]

Grilled scapes with asparagus is amazing!!!!

[@canningcraftingcrochetingt7910]

I love to make chive vinegar. I’ll have to remember the peony jelly for next year since ours are already finished

[@lorita3488]

How To Caramelize Onion in the slow cooker You'll Need 6 pounds yellow onions, peeled, cut in half and sliced 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste Put the sliced onions in a 5-quart (or larger) slow cooker, along with the butter, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. you can put as much onions as your crock pot/slow cooker will hold because they cook down and then divide for recipes! Cover the crockpot and cook on low overnight, or for 10-12 hours. The onions should be dark golden brown and soft. I usually put 3 lbs. of onions for 1 recipe of French onion soup and another 3lbs of onions for sandwiches and Burgers and other things If you have a large slow cooker you could do 9 pounds yellow onions, peeled, cut in half and sliced 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste Put the sliced onions in a 5-quart (or larger) slow cooker, along with the butter, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. you can put as much onions as your crock pot/slow cooker will hold because they cook down and then divide for recipes! Cover the crockpot and cook on low overnight, or for 10-12 hours. The onions should be dark golden brown and soft.

[@lorita3488]

MAIN DISH PHILLY BUGERS with Carmelized onions Serves: 4 Prep time: 20-30 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Ingredients 1 lb. ground beef 1 teaspoon parsley flakes 2 Tbls. Worcestershire sauce, divided 4 Kaiser Rolls 4 teaspoons Dijon Mustard, divided 1 cup carmelized onions Onions, divided 1 package (3 oz.) cream cheese 2 cup shredded cheese of your choice 1 jar sliced mushrooms, drained Directions Combine ground beef, 1 Tbls. Worcestershire sauce, 3 teaspoons mustard and half of the carmelized onions. Form into 4 patties and broil or grill to desire doneness. Meanwhile, in small bowl, bleand cream cheese,shredded cheese, remaining Worcestershire sauce and mustard, mushrooms and parsley. Spread the cheese mixture on cooked patties, top with reserved onions. Broil or grill 30 seconds more or until the onion are golden. Serve on Kaiser rolls

[@SJC49]

Love my peonies but the ants have to go! A cucumber right off the vine, yum. Sipping on cucumber water tonight. 😍🇨🇦

[@lindas.8036]

Thank you for the video.

[@dlgrilli]

❤

[@jeffpiper7430]

great videos , have a question though, when pickling what is the save life span of the pickles if left unopened and out of the fridge .. thanks your farm looks amazing

[@zormier2002]

I would love to see you make the culengula cream. Sorry about spelling but spell check wouldn’t help me! 😢

[@Vanrijnnicole]

Thanks again, love it as always, but a lot of commercials...

[@lindaboling7905]

Love learning from you. I am in an area where we grow from early spring and into winter with very hot summers. Being able to harvest immature green tomatoes in fall are really special. Can the small green tomatoes with green cayenne peppers to use as an additive garnish for dried beans or making chow chow. My mother did this when I was a child and I really find them great to add flavor to one pot meals.

[@100roadhouse]

Great video watching from Bridge lake, BC

[@melindawargowsky8176]

I had 6 microdwarf tomatoes in pots that were setting beautiful fruit. Unfortunately, something has begun to eat all the foliage, and I doubt I’ll get any tomatoes from them…grrrrrr. Along with my first planting of green beans that turned into a groundhog salad bar, I’m batting 1000😂

[@wocoranch]

Hey there! Thanks for another great video ❤ weird question lol what brand coveralls are you wearing? They are soooooo cute!!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Patagonia I love them and they’ve held up to lots of use for years.

[@canhope1821]

I purchased a few pairs from Duluth Trading and highly recommend them. They make shorts version as well as ones specifically for hot weather.

[@wocoranch]

@@LittleMountainRanch thank you! I love the button detail rather than the typical hook and eye type of latch lol if that makes sense

[@wocoranch]

@canhope1821 it's HOT down here. I'll give them a look for sure thank you!

[@Truongthikimcuong92]

Great video ❤🖐️🙏🥰

[@zinnialoveci6634]

❤❤❤

[@tomandtinadixon]

Sitting here just a little defeated this year with how things are going in my garden. Or rather, NOT going...we had to make the decision that we simply have to get out of doing chickens so that we can devote more quality time to the garden. It suffers again because all my energy ends up taken by dealing with birds. I do have a question for you--do you roast your chicken before pressure canning it the same way you do your pork? If so, do you add broth or just water to fill the jars?

[@pennywillis8895]

🇦🇺I have a few questions: Why do you need to skim the foam off the Jelly or jam for that matter? Is there something wrong with it? My family bought me the steam canner but I haven’t used it as yet, do you have a tutorial on how to use it?

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Hey there, I don’t think it tastes good and I just need to scrape of off the jelly anyway. I have lots of videos where I use the steam canner but I don’t think I have a straight up tutorial. It operates the same as a water bath canner as far as canning times so if you know how to do that you’re good to go!

[@cynthiafisher9907]

A steam canner should come with instructions for use. You basically watch for a good stream of steam to come out the ho,es on the sides instead of watching for the water in a water bath canner to boil.

[@GrannyGrump2006]

Thought I was subscribed but wasn’t. I am now. I’ve been watching your channel for a while now and I love all of your canning tips and tricks. I have a friend that told me about oven canning. Was wondering if you have ever done this or heard about it. I hadn’t before? She says it’s safe and does it frequently. Says she cans 18-20 jars at a time in the oven.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Here’s some info for you to check out. extension.psu.edu/say-no-to-oven-canning#:~:text=Simply%20described%2C%20oven%20canning%20is,water%20bath%20or%20pressure%20canner.

[@JohannaHightower]

What part of the country is that? The temperature is so interesting.

[@marcellacruser951]

Looks like the garden is coming along beautifully. What do you use as a base for your calendula cream? Have you tried doing bee bars with it?

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Cacao butter, olive and coconut oil and a little bees wax.

[@marcellacruser951]

@@LittleMountainRanch Thank you!

[@kassycooper9920]

Is there a physical cook book available yet?

[@DDiamondRRuby]

I've searched through some of your videos looking for the brand of food processor you have. Mine konked out this morning so I thought I'd check your brand out. Anyone know?

[@DCrosley-je7bw]

Do you have a link to Moonglow Farms that you mentioned?

[@bonnieneufeldt1814]

Hi there Chelsea. Oh no... I can't find the link to get on your wait list for membership.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Hi there! It’s right at the top of this site. Www.Littlemountainranch.com

[@kikomartin-pr]

I was going to join your group but I’m a man and it’s ladies only. I didn’t know. Im just trying to learn canning. I’m a single dad learning how to preserve things myself.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I’m so sorry, it’s. fairly intimate group and being a woman myself it feels appropriate - I’m kinda old school like that. That being said you’re welcome to send me a dm on instagram if you have any questions.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

@@LittleMountainRanchI think that’s a smart idea!

[@kittyrichards9915]

There are some very good resources we for safe canning and preserving. Rose Red Homestead, Suttons Daze and Seed and Sparrow Homestead come to mind.

[@elizabethseaborn3179]

Where do you get your pectin from? I’ve had the hardest time with it the past couple of years. Thanks

[@sherriekemper1828]

Such beautiful jelly--is there a pronounced flavor?

[@sydnieswan]

Oh, you can imagine my surprise seeing my first horn worm! 🤢🤣

[@bellabailey1183]

Is fermenting the same as pickling? Love your videos.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

No, not the same although some people can fermented cucumbers fizzy pickles. My kids do!

[@dawnrodney7032]

What can u do if you have no freeze drying machine???

[@bevstegeman]

Do you dehydrate the scapes first for garlic scape salt or just blend them with the salt and then dry as garlic salt? (I don't have a freeze dryer)

[@do4699]

How far apart do you space your determine tomato?

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Around a foot and a half to two feet. Pretty close compared to most people, I think.

[@canhope1821]

Just a suggestion but it would help if you could include the recipe in the show notes.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I usually do if there is one or I create a blog post on my blog.😊

[@dawnrodney7032]

My garlic is very small this year, do u know why?

[@tamaramcgrath3327]

Hi Chelsea. Can you please tell me where you got your peaches

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Desert Hills

[@tamaramcgrath3327]

Thank you!!!

[@shelleymitchell7912]

hey sista your crowning glory is looking glorious

[@Ing127-v3m]

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