Harvesting Dinner for the First Time! It's humble but still a blessing!

[@cindyphillips3191]

Becky, you are so inspirational. I wish I had your knowledge of gardening and cooking. You should be so proud of yourself❤❤❤

[@kezru1581]

Yes, Becky inspired and helped me build my garden from not knowing a thing to a successful gardener, if I'm getting great food for my family from my work it's all worth it!

[@TodaysBibleTruth]

MIGardener said don't plant broccoli too early. It doesn't like steep changes in temperature. He said that's why you get small heads. Midsummer to get fall harvest.

[@cbass2755]

I really like Luke. Great channel

[@Melissa-mm6hw]

Huh, I didn't know that. I live on the western side side of Michigan and got pretty decent sized broccoli heads and we get pretty good temp fluctuations. I did plant them in partial shade which probably helped

[@cpolischeckpolischeck9250]

Broccoli and cauliflower is better as a fall plant

[@Christine84080]

2 ideas to keep the little brassica worms off your plants are by planting Dill as a companion plant in your beds or cover your bed after you plant with a garden cover netting and slightly bury it the ground. It keeps the moths(butterflies) from laying their eggs on your plants. Just a suggestion. Love your videos

[@kezru1581]

Becky, the idea of a trip away, doing cooking classes from different places sounds so fun. You and Josh should do that one day!!

[@shaphillips1759]

You should try doing a second fall planting of broccoli, cauliflower, Brussel sprouts, and cabbage. They do better for me in the fall/early winter. Plus, Brussel sprouts taste a bit sweeter after they go through a light frost.

[@gabygarcia8367]

Agree! They do better on fall, couliflowers (did I wrote it right?) and broccoli are cold resistant and doesn't like warm weathers

[@debrascott8775]

I'm going to do this as well. Frustrated with spring crops even though I plant them early, they just don't seem to do well.

[@donnacreamer4123]

In areas that don’t get a good frost, you can pick your sprouts and put them in the freezer for 12-24 hours and they will sweeten up. 👍👍

[@maryybarra4841]

The veggies boys on KZbin say you have to pull the leafs up and put a rubber band so the sun won’t mess with the color of the cauliflower and it will grow with no blemish that’s what they said and they grow massive crops and beautiful vegetables

[@louisedudley6478]

I always plant from seed and harvest broccoli late in the season. They grow tall and have multiple size shoots to harvest. I don’t have to do much with them until after most of the other crops have been processed. Win-win!

[@rochelleyankeeinthesouth974]

Yes, so true "a little is always better than none". Great job Becky for your first year with these gardens. I have had problems with broccoli as well so I have now switched to broccolini with wonderful success.

[@childofgod3675]

Taste comparison?

[@lyndakowalke8858]

My goodness Becky, you are amazing how easily in the Kitchen you work. I used to be a great multi cooker and worker once apon a time, I loved working like you do, but have gotten old and ill and don't have the need for it any more - now I think I have lost it 🤣🤣🤣. You do inspire me so much though. I love watching everything you do. I never realised just how competent I was untill I saw you working away with energy for 3. Oh, how wonderful it was to be young! It was second nature being such a wizz- although I never had a garden and yours is huge! One never thought about it, one just worked like a busy bee and loved every minute of it. I never had a dishwasher back in the days - my kitchen definatly wasn't so well stocked like yours. But I did used to make everything myself, plus pickels, jams, preserves etc. You name it, I did it! Good on you love - it suits you perfectly and you have a good man and familly who appreciates all you do. Stay so happy - love you chatting away as you work! 💕

[@debrascott8775]

Yay! For first harvest! All I could think about was using a bigger bowl for mixing 😂😂😊

[@AB-sq1nu]

I often think that 😅

[@crazycatlady61]

It drives me crazy when she doesn’t use a bigger bowl or a bigger pot! Urgh!

[@judithtebbutt5321]

Me too!

[@ΕλένηΓουρουνά-δ2π]

Vinegar water is also very good for cleaning your greens

[@DeborahScotts153]

The cauliflower leaves are delicious too in soups and stews etc. they give a depth of flavour. They can also be freeze dried and frozen etc 💚

[@MissBetsyLu]

Good reminder. Many blessings all

[@lizzy9975]

Does that apply to broccoli also??

[@MissBetsyLu]

@@lizzy9975 I'm almost certain they both have edible greens.

[@lizzy9975]

@@MissBetsyLu Thanks.

[@DeborahScotts153]

@@sapphire22011 Yes, love those too!

[@deborahq7251]

I’ve never been successful planting broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage in the spring. So I decided to just wait and grow them in my fall garden. I am seeding them right now and will plant them out in august. I got a pretty decent harvest last year. They stayed in the garden and I used as needed right up til November when I harvested everything that was left. The little seedlings didn’t mind the warm weather and by the time heads were forming, the weather was cooling off.

[@latinyawilson3571]

As an avid KZbin watcher lol I greatly appreciate the extra time that you take to link every single thing. It truly is a step that is often left out but I want you to know that your subbies notice and appreciate your effort.

[@cherylmarrantclmfarm8264]

I always make like a little hoop house over broccoli, cauliflower, lettuce and all that stuff with white garden cover. It keeps the moths from laying the eggs on your plants that hatch the worms. It also helps them grow bigger. I just use pvc pipes to make my hoops and cover. No more bugs on my food and bigger harvest ❤❤❤

[@TheEmbrio]

A little shade helps a lot

[@AcreHomestead]

I need to do this!

[@BecomingErica]

I laughed so hard when you said “a good glug of vanilla” Definitely my kind of measuring. 😂😂😂

[@heidipustelniak652]

Hmmm, thinking you would have better luck planting cauliflower and broccoli in the fall since they grow better in cooler weather. I am in the desert, they grow here all winter.

[@jessicapoemape3067]

Just FYI, you can eat the cauliflower and broccoli leaves! Just use them in place of any other dark, leafy green. You can also freeze them and add them to a green smoothie. Make the most of your harvest!

[@pansyvaughan5624]

The cauliflower turns pink from the sun, you have to put the leaves 4:14 on top to stop that .. but pretty good harvest

[@trstoffers]

Love your videos. Could you please link the bowls with the lids. I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!

[@jobrown7647]

Two thoughts about your cauliflower and broccoli: Soil may be too warm because of the landscape fabric. Also it looked to me like they were planted too close together - I would say half as many plants in the same space. Great videos - thank you!

[@francesahrens1578]

Thankyou for sharing your children’s journeys with us … for me, it is a look back 😃 ❤ !

[@authorgirlpetparent]

I would add a squeeze of lime and something red (finely chopped red bell?) to that pasta salad 😘

[@firequeen2194]

I LOVE rhubarb. Put my first plant in this year and it’s growing, yay! Fortunately, my neighbor has a rhubarb plant and he just told me it’s time to harvest and to help myself. That rhubarb crisp bars looks amazing. I hope the recipe is in the description. 😃. It WAS, thank you so much. 😘

[@melissahatfield4773]

Becky, for some people they don’t want to use salt as they fear the sodium getting into their food. Adding a 1/2 Cup of vinegar per gallon of water gets the bugs out as well. It’s an alternative to salt.

[@anabetbarr3192]

But then you might add a pickled flavor. As long as you rinse well, salt may be the better option

[@melissahatfield4773]

@@anabetbarr3192 believe me, there is no pickle flavor. I’ve been doing it for years. I’m from Texas and we actually prefer vinegar to salt.

[@lindabirkes-lance8915]

@@melissahatfield4773 I use vinegar to wash all of my fresh produce at about 1:4 vinegar to water ratio. I let the produce soak in the water for 10-15 minutes, rinse, and drain. I never taste any vinegar and it is so much less expensive than the purchased produce washes.

[@cindylou7022]

The salt draws out the bugs. I, too, use vinegar on store bought veggies, but for homegrown cauliflower and broccoli, I use salt. I'm always surprised at how many bugs are hidden in those heads.

[@melissahatfield4773]

@@cindylou7022 there is a mite that can get in broccoli that can kill you. I was told by the local coop here to use vinegar at 1/2 c to 1 gallon water to kill them when I found some bought from a local farmer. Now I won’t use anything else

[@johannefeldman1840]

I have seen other homesteader put a shade cover over their brassicas to reduce the heat as it's a colder weather grower and as others have suggested the white cloth over them could also help reduce the moth issues.

[@Meeminator603]

Becky I just love you and your videos, and girl, I want to buy you a couple of new shirts!!!

[@stephanieph97]

So glad you keep it real. I haven't had a garden in years & had a few less-than-ideal outcomes as well and it's deflating. It was actually nice seeing how you were less then happy while simultaneously being kind to yourself. Just what I needed to see.

[@mouse7429]

Its odd, but Ive realized I much prefer the old garden compared to this one. I love to see the soil in the beds and little plants just coming up wherever you planted your seeds. Also the ground with the woodchips and just the general feel of the garden. This new garden, although logically its much more efficient, it has a cold look to it. I guess I wont be using that black weed cloth in my beds. I do love watching your videos, and I'm learning a good bit. ❤

[@chelseafailla9887]

It's always such an encouragement when I see more seasoned/skilled gardeners harvest "small" produce for their garden or have things get eaten or not grow well, etc. Reminds me that it's not just my family 😂

[@paulofell9939]

It's also good to remember that farmers plant hybrids that will grow big and live in the idea climate for that crop. Not to mention a lot of farmers add chemicals to make them grow quick and big...

[@treasurespastnpresen]

I think Becky has said this is her 3rd or 4th year gardening so she isn't a seasoned gardener. But she keeps on keeping on , learning and trying. That's what it takes. perseverance

[@SunshineCountryChickens]

OMG those little cauliflowers are so cute! I bet they will be tender and delicious

[@1RodeoMom]

We have harvested yellow jalopeno's that were supposed to be green jalopeno's but are yellow- our Son in SD said his package was to be green but theirs are yellow also. Cayenne's are coming quick and Early girl tomatoes. We canned 10 quarts tomatoes and 3 quarts pickled jalopeno's. I lost most my strawberries in our grow tower think we got a bug and seem be to better after spraying diamatreous earth on them. We didn't get enough variety of plants planted this year this our Texas heat came on now have Heat indexes of 100 to 120 degree's. Hoping all my tomatoe plants can whether this heat! I have so many tomatoes on the plants I want to can and turn into ketchup and other sauces from tomatoes. Nice harvest you got. If you thicken strawberries like pie filling it would work on your dessert, I may give this a try as strawberry is my husbands favorite.

[@justMariL]

I've always noticed you tend to use the smallest bowl possible and then struggle to mix without the contents flying all over lol Go big Becky!!!

[@momoflittleladies]

Your broccoli and cauliflower will grow bigger if you plant it earlier. The heat is causing it. I’m in northern Wisconsin and we plant cold crops (peas, cauliflower, broccoli, radishes, ect) when the ground can be worked… so like mid march to April 1st… I cover them with a floating row cover to protect against snow. They do fine, even when we get 7” of snow 😂 The cover also prevents cabbage moth worms. Our neighbors are Amish… I just follow what they do and suggest! They say snow peas got their name because they taste better after a good snow 😅

[@allisonhartley6712]

Her garden wasn’t ready yet so she just planted them when it was ready.

[@shodson314]

Becky, I am in zone 8 as well and have MUCH better luck growing them in the fall garden. I start the seeds in august and put them out as late in September as I can. Sometimes here in sept it’s still 90*+

[@shodson314]

@@cynthiafisher9907 my outdoor garden typically dies from heat in august so I start them inside the house just like my spring starts. (South Carolina)

[@susanmurten6178]

Same here! My broccoli and cauliflower bolt every time, so I only grow for fall.

[@MissBetsyLu]

Very good point. I always forget there's a fall planting and gardening season. Many blessings everyone.

[@DigitHomesteading]

I love that you chose a positive outlook on a smaller harvest! Choosing to be positive helps us so much as people and gardeners 💚💚💚

[@fandhtwoohs8129]

I never realized that harvesting cauliflower was so stress relieving. She ended them with a ferocity!

[@deborahmitchell4591]

Love these recipe ideas. I'm looking for the larger bowl and snap lid link 🎉

[@serobinson1]

In my state cauliflower and broccoli are a fall crop. It’s not something we plant in spring because it gets so hot. It’s something that we plant in like the end of August into the cooler months

[@restorationtable1476]

Maybe adding mulch on top of black weed barrier would help keep it from getting to hot and burning the bottom leaves of the plants. That barrier draws heat

[@dpcsharr]

Hey Becky, I didn’t see the link to your bowls. Will you please add it in your description? Thank you so much!

[@sarahondocsin6588]

Can you link the big salad bowls with snap lids?? I need those!

[@marcyjackson2018]

Had the best results 😅with cauliflower in our shared gardening locality, by planting overwintering types that are seeded in summer and harvested rhe following spring. Same with broccoli. Less /no bug pressure, and very large heads. Winter gardening in our area is terrific!

[@janiegib51]

Everything looks amazing! Great job, love watching you! 🎄🧑‍🎄❤

[@belindasanders7072]

Becky "U" make our day. I'm always excited when a new video from u posts.I believe the community u have built here agree unanimously. Have a wonderful evening. God bless ❤

[@siamese35]

I just watched on Little Mountain Ranch, she bought some netting to put over the broccoli and cauliflower, to keep the bugs out.

[@maureen4787]

Enjoyed the video. I checked but the large glass mixing bowl with snap lid is not in description box. Could you put in link please

[@Tatas1999]

I have been recovering from a back surgery and it your videos brighten my day. While I’ve been home, I’ve tried so many of your recipes! ❤

[@sharipitts324]

Hi Becky! Can you please link the storage glass bowl containers with snap lids?

[@lolliemitchell7525]

Hi Becky! Your salad looked delicious. Can you please link the glass storage bowls with snap lids?

[@jesslm510]

A little off topic, but I've seen you use that lemon juicer tool in a few of your videos, and I finally bought something similar. I've always done the very old fashioned way of juicing lemons with a lot of wrist action over that cone shaped thing, and I've always done a bag of lemons at time, which is hard work, messy and leaves me with an aching wrist. I was very sick a couple of weeks ago and needed more lemon juice to add to my hot water and honey, and couldn't face the old juicing method. So I finally upgraded to one similar to yours and OMG, what a pleasure! Thanks so much for the inspiration ❤

[@tonyataylor2801]

I can't seem to find the bowls with the snap on lids you were going to list.

[@tinabina6846]

Becky, you've been using a lot of lemons lately and I saw another homesteader say she zesty all her lemons and freeze dries the zest. It enhances the flavor and she loves it. You should try that too. ❤

[@fuzzles93]

Never fails I always love your videos. Those salads look so good

[@thegoddessandthegeekhomest2880]

Every time I come to see if you linked the bowls or dishes with the snap lids and I’ve not seen the link for them 😢. I’ve been looking on Amazon and can’t find them. I checked your Amazon store front and didn’t see them there either. Please!! I want some of those containers!! Lol thank you for the lovely videos! 💜

[@cbass2755]

I harvested two huge mixed varity of herbs from my garden and blessed two of my friendly neighbors with them. It was wonderful to be able to share what has been given to me thru my hard work...I love the work! But it made me so happy to be able to share the mixed varieties I had. It really was a lot!

[@Tazco527]

I would be interested in a link to the bowls with lids. Thanks

[@jillk7150]

Hey Becky. Love your channel! I’m looking for the mixing bowls with the snap lids you said you would link. Am I blind and don’t see the link? Keep up the good work!

[@Bobbi517]

I don’t see the link for the bowls, could you please post it? Thanks

[@lynnedavis7377]

Try folding the leaves of the cauliflower over the curd once it starts to form keeps the colour and keeps the curd tight 😊

[@AlexandraAndStuff]

I wonder, Becky, do you know if the current owners of your old house kept the garden going?

[@tressanallenmartin9336]

I too am curious to know

[@deneishadaguilar-foster6202]

Me too

[@delphine88313]

I THINK she said the new owners are into gardening.

[@denisewiebrimmer454]

I hope they are growing.

[@indecisivegardener]

This may be a question we never get answered. In order to honor the new owner's privacy. I'm ok with that, but I am curious too.

[@katalina235]

I wanted to recommend reusable parchment paper. I personally love the brand Cookina , but even my knock off ones are great! I have washed and reused some over 40-50 times and they are still going strong. It works wonders for roasted veggies, cookies, fish sticks, and many more :)

[@AcreHomestead]

I need to look into that

[@firequeen2194]

😮 I have reusable cheesecloth which is amazing but I go through a lot of parchment so I will look for that. I also found reusable bamboo “paper towels”. Thanks!

[@cherylpresleigh6403]

What a great use of the rhubarb and I love the creativity of the salads too!

[@leisaann]

Hi Becky, hi friends! Lovely harvest

[@christinascleaning]

Just wandering if you ever posted the link to the glass storage bowls? Thanks ❤

[@erato_90]

love your mental approach to gardening. i tried gardening for 3 years... first year: all the small plants were eaten by animals, the only pumpkin was already rotting althugh being small. second year: nearly no fruit production. 3 tomatos from one plant, it was depressing. didn't know what i did wrong, got super frustrated and this year i haven't planted anything. you go out there, look at those tiny coliflowers, say "oh well that sucks, but better than nothing" and just go on. i really admire that!

[@AcreHomestead]

I can get supper bummed about it too it's normal

[@cindymoore9096]

29:58 The roasted veggie salad sounds delicious! I would have to add some roasted onion as well though because onions are my favorite. =)

[@lynnellen5143]

What a lovely video. It was a fun 'field trip" for a city slicker like me. You were the perfect host. Thank you for a relaxing time.

[@susanwells6487]

You should carry scissors or a knife in your basket to harvest your veggies, then it’s with you when you’re in your garden.

[@skiprosencrantz3785]

Try using a clothes pin to ‘tie’ the leaves over cauliflower heads to keep it shaded and white.

[@cynthiafrance6741]

yummie thanx for sharing and have a great day

[@Leslie-wb8cb]

Those rhubarb bars look AMAZING!!! I just love your videos, Becky. You have helped me change the way I think about my household and garden. 🙂

[@jenboyles5381]

Coffee grounds, egg shells and banana peels can do wonders for your garden but you guys have a lot of garden there. Although you might be able to get some coffee grounds from your local Starbucks to help amend the garden some.

[@tanithswinney3184]

I grew up in PNW and rhubarb was my dad's favorite. Here in MO, I can't find it anywhere.

[@Travelbug208]

I was looking for the link for the really sharp Japanese knife and the large glass bowl with the snap lid. Did I miss it? Thanks…

[@deirdresills4000]

Definitely interested about the bowls with snap lids. I just see rectangle

[@teresawills9224]

You are an inspiration to many of us. Love your little harvest. Keep up with your garden and the progress is great to see. You are awsome

[@pamwalker6284]

I love your channel! I also cringe when you use your knife to scrape up things you've chopped! Be careful with the sharp knives!! 😂😂

[@laurafrancis-bohr5755]

Where did you get the snap locking lid bowls? I don’t see them in your description box…thanks!

[@ginac9008]

I am not sure if you can access it but aged cow manure is excellent for adding nutrients to raised garden beds. After each season planting I amend my raised garden beds by a sprinkle of blood and bone that’s what we call it and a few bags of cow manure that has been aged. It will also help with moisture content in the gardens as well. A good liquid fertiliser every couple of weeks over growing season works wonders.

[@hannahschoening4424]

Hey, Becky! Upcoming topic suggestion: I’m a new mom, and I’m curious how you manage to “get it all done” with a baby. I know when your son was younger, you did a lot of baby wearing in your videos, but I’m curious how you are balancing baby and gardening/food prepping? Do you have childcare? Do you have a particular schedule for when baby is napping. Any tips would be appreciated!

[@barbarafaulkner8855]

Becky. I know you have said but where do you get your seeds. I remember MIGardener & Johnny Seeds. I'd really like the ones that have catalogs.

[@donitadelsur]

Hello friend, You should wash your basket then spritz it with White vinegar and sit to dry in full sun. It will help to get rid of the mold on it. I am so happy for your harvest.

[@pinkmom76]

Lucky you getting veggies from your garden . We planted our Memorial Day weekend and while it is doing awesome , have not been able to pick goodies from it yet..we live in a cold area and our last frost date is late

[@cbass2755]

Me too! But I had a great herb harvest, two so far!

[@belieftransformation]

Wonderful cooking and baking! Thanks for sharing! Great that you have wonderful family meals! 🤗💜🇨🇦

[@carrief1759]

Cauliflower stems are so good in cream of potato soup. 🥔

[@MissBetsyLu]

Try roper cauliflower from baker creek heirloom seeds? My sister really got great large crops from them 2 yrs running. Many blessings everyone. 😊😊

[@melissahamm8122]

Hi Becky, wow look, no weeds! A good way to illuminate bugs altogether is by using big pieces of cotton muslin fabric draped over your plants😊

[@brandilynn198]

Can you please show us your fertilizing regimen I would love to know what you’re using for fertilizer and how often you do it ASAP. If possible I feel like my plants are growing as fast.

[@rachelmcgee6189]

You are brave and bold. I am trying to make sugar cookies with royal icing and Im finding icing consistency difficult to find. Watching this gave me so many pointers.

[@lionheartfarmandgardening]

❤❤Good morning Becky! So exciting! It's always so wonderful when you get to have c'est dinner from the garden!! It turned out great! Thank you for all of your hard d work not only with growing and cooking, but filming and editing! You are amazing!! ❤❤

[@ilonacrooks5899]

Hi from Australia, I am loving some of your delicious recipes, great job Becky. Thanks for sharing

[@joannwilson3300]

I absolutely admire your positive attitude!

[@shannondavis8144]

I would love the link for those bowls with the snap lids! I need something like that!

[@kkay2270]

I would also like the link to the bowls with snap-on lids. I checked for the link but didn’t find it. 😊

[@laurafrancis-bohr5755]

I did not see it either!

[@laquicha8159]

Your videos are such a blessing Becky! I’m so glad I get to watch them.

[@sandyoklahomatransient8557]

Becky, I've planted broccoli, and cauliflower and had small heads, and medium heads. They've never grown big! Most of the time, the bugs, and worms seem to get to them before we can even have a taste 😊 I'm going to try planting them again inside, then harden them off outside before planting in a covered rows. I can imagine both these dishes you've prepared were delicious.....including dessert. Hugs to y'all!

[@Lockz5789]

Becky my mom would pull the leafs together with clothes pins and she always done this when they started forming the heads that way they don’t spread apart they form a better head she was known for her beautiful leafs ones

[@henryhmj9823]

Hey Becky I was wondering if you would ever consider dedicating some recipes for low sodium heart healthy meals and canning recipes my husband just had a massive heart attack a month ago and we love watching you and I enjoy cooking like you Ina Gardner is one of my fav chefs also I’m always inspired by your gardening and canning your my favorite you tuber Your amazing friend Lynette J

[@niksand1713]

Such a lovely party prep!

[@KitchenFairy61]

I have 2 bowls for my mixer and it's so nice to have a clean bowl if I need one.

[@beverlyt.5526]

OMG Yummy!!! I'm watching this laying in bed at 3:40am and Now I'm Hungry!!! Becky can we please have another garden tour just to see how the pumpkins and everything are doing? Great Job and Videos 🌠💜🍀!!! Western Upstate New York here 💕

[@Nago7]

Next winter you can put a hoop lid over one of the beds and start your cauliflower/broccoli under it. James Prigioni of The Gardening Channel has removable ones he puts over his garden beds. If I had a small bed, I'd do it to extend the garden season. At least you got something from those plants. I plant radishes every year and they go to seed before the root forms into a radish. I'm grateful for my farmers market and radishes grown locally.

[@pagirl913.]

I don’t see the link to the glass bowls with the snap lids.

[@John-ww3ji]

Enjoy the fruit of your labor. Fresh harvest is the best. Yummiest!