Homegrown Garlic is the Best | Canning Cream of Celery Soup

We plant our fall garlic for next summer's harvest just before winter arrives and can more jars for winter of delicious cream of celery soup with the remaining produce in the garden.
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[@lillie1011983]

I gave an audible gasp about no garden next year. It makes sense though, and it will be fun to see new projects at the other property. Thanks for sharing your lives with us. You guys are a bright spot in my week.

[@deecooper1567]

😳 as did I 😳😳😳

[@sherrythreat2094]

Me too

[@kellymoody8326]

I did too!

[@999applegirl999]

I was like, why, why, why....oh, duh.

[@marabethluton960]

Me too!

[@sophiemorrison9820]

I had a neighbor who was a delivery guy for for a variety of foods. One day he called me over to give me something. It was three bunches if celery. I thanked him. I live alone and wondered what I would do with three heads of celery. I found a recipe online for cream of celery soup. I made it and gave a pot of it to my neighbor. I thought it was one of the best things I ever made. My neighbor was over the moon about it. I didn't think I'd find a new trick at my age. Live and learn. Cheers!

[@debirussell5175]

Every day is a school day I say Sophie morrison😊

[@staceybert1975]

Translation WE'RE MOVING🎢🎉🎉🎊🎊🎊🎊

[@leobaltz2057]

Man I have to admit, my heart sank a little when I heard no garden next year. Ariel is the garden queen!! It never ceases to amaze me the veggies you two grow! Absolutely incredible!! As always and forever you two are “THE BEST” homestead channel there is. Much love!!

[@almagjim]

Mine too 😢

[@davisange]

They have the new property. They might harden there

[@Skiskiski]

Acre Homestead is 2nd, and Our Half Acre Homestead is 3rd.

[@TheWyomingHomestead]

So sad to hear you won't be having a garden next year but I know a lot of exciting things are happening behind the scense and can't wait to keep watching through all of the changes!

[@PoliteTeeth]

I am absolutely so FREAKING excited to see what you guys will do with the other property. I’ll miss this garden but I can’t wait to see what’s coming!

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

We are also very excited :)

[@adamyoung480]

@@SimpleLivingAlaska Aloha and silly question even if it’s not my business. Was it just getting too crowded in your neck of the woods? Or did you just need more space? Seems like fishing will be further away. Anyways, will continue avidly watching and looking forward to it. Best wishes. Chickens going with you?

[@joanschauer2606]

I will say one thing, the rain gave you a great garden this year plus I think this is the best crop of weeds you ever had also. When it rains like that and gets warm you might as well just let the weeds go cause there is no way to keep up with them. The soup was just awesome. I would never think to can a creamed soup. Will be so interesting to see how the garden does and what will grow at the new place as its further north, I believe. You folks have built up this homestead so nicely and the next people to own it will be thrilled with all the buildings and the condition of the soils and the buildings. etc. The chickens running in the garden is such a beautiful sight...green with the color of the birds...WOW. Thanks again for these great videos. God Bless

[@TheTexasBoys]

Why no garden next year? I must have missed it? Someone here please fill me in? Y'all are one of my top favorite channels!

[@dorothyrhodes4657]

Oh how I love your videos. Especially the garden videos. I was sad to hear no garden next year! Best wishes as always ❤️

[@lostinaveyron2279]

The soup looked delicious 😊 well I’m going to miss the gardening segments but that being said the fact that you’re skipping that next year means there are some pretty exciting things ahead for you both ! I’m looking forward to all the upcoming videos - thanks for taking us along ❤️

[@edwardroberts2997]

Hi Folks, This old man loves watching your videos. I just turned 82 years today, 2023 june 23rd!

[@Chandan_kumar1992]

No garden next year, already feeling sad😭. I absolutely love your garden and canning videos. Looking forward to the vig surprise for the next year

[@forrestgump9576]

Oh my goodness, this soup would be so perfect on a cold winter day! LOVE this idea for canning celery! Looking forward to a garden and all the projects at the new homestead. Maybe a big move in future?

[@drummerlovesbookworm9738]

The soup does look delicious! And will be so convenient for casseroles all Winter.

[@lesleywatkins1172]

Soup looks delicious! A real winter warmer with one of your baked loaves Ariel! I can’t wait to see your potato harvest, last year was epic! 😊

[@oscarwmcg7382]

I could literally watch a whole episode with just the chickens casually going about their day, it’s like the best asmr ever

[@airic2897]

You guys did a great job with the garden over the years, soil looks so healthy and full of good nutrients

[@skinnner]

Gosh, if only I had met my wife and had all your knowledge 45 years ago! You guys are so awesome!

[@tibbs4000]

My favorite canning videos....I could watch you two can all day!

[@iambluebear]

Super excited to see what next year brings and all your plans for the new property!!

[@susanwoodward7485]

Beautiful Bo - such a mellow, lovable soul - have so enjoyed watching him over the years. Best wishes to your new property.

[@pattibrown1809]

Well my day just got a lot brighter!🌞Thanks for being here, Ariel and Eric!Happy Halloween to you all!🦇

[@stanleygallman7800]

I feel the very same way! Aren't they such an amazing Couple ☺️

[@BobLoriOtilop]

I hope you guys keep the cabin. I love when you go to that place by boat or snow machine. Such a great location with all the fish you want. Getting there is half the fun, but not so easy on the pups. Keep up the good work!

[@jcc6789]

Your gardening and canning skills are absolute amazing! Schools should be focusing on teaching such! 🦋

[@Kay-ng1qo]

Homeschooling skills are as essential as homestead skills, unless your little children need to learn how to properly wear a condom or what gender they are at the moment.

[@teresamexico309]

So much work you do have done into your garden that I hope someone else get to use it. The best to you Ariel and Eric, into your new projects.

[@sabrinamccaughan2271]

Why no garden next year.?

[@kathymc234]

Maybe they are moving? Watching the garden is half the reason I come here. Darn ..

[@Upsidedownpopsicle]

They said they are wanting to work and develop another property that was far away and they won’t have the time to do both.

[@ss4jarmon]

Moving to their new property

[@nancyfaircloth3224]

@@kathymc234 It's also why l come here. I love to see the growth and harvest. Oh well.

[@MichelleCouplandHairStudio]

They are moving to a new place

[@janetkoball44]

I love soup and stews!! All year long I enjoy the different flavors and consistencies. A slice of meat and some berries add veriety to your meal. I want to thank you both for all of your labor and love for gardens. See you both on your next visit.

[@ytiffpan]

I love all your videos but gardening and canning ones are my absolute favorite. So sad we won’t have those next year but very excited for whatever big plans you guys have!!

[@randallchace409]

How do you guys plan on replacing all those calories that you grow? Between fishing hunting and gathering it seems like the only things you buy are the bare essentials. Why have you decided to not grow a garden next year?

[@delphine88313]

She said why in the video.

[@slynn5138]

@@randallchace409 they won’t have time to commit to a garden since they are going to be developing their new property.

[@lianerogers2665]

If you ever make this soup again you can make it a concentrate for canning just by omitting the milk and cream, just add milk and cream when you heat it up.

[@khalidqanah2844]

I really envy you for this great & amazing effort you got, both of you, Certainly, I could not survive one day in such an environment, even though, I lived 5 years in Winnipeg, Manitoba, coldest city in Canada, but I was young, now I am 78 , & living in Vancouver, B.C. Canada, I love to visit Alaska one day in the near future, I thought to drive up there , but I am scare to do that, I think to fly up there & rent a vehicle & tour the State around during Summer months, you are struggling daily in your life, Big Thumb up to both of you, Eric is a man of all trades, so is Arielle, knows a lots to survive, I always enjoy your videos, keep up the great job. Again, A big thumb up to both of you.

[@lindadykes4040]

I just planted garlic. Good luck to your garden on your new property. Blessings for you and your family ✝️

[@aliseoliver3537]

Isn't it funny how everyone watching is so sad that you're moving?? Change is hard, even for us viewers! I was a tiny bit sad at first as well, but now I"m excited to see everything you'll be doing at your new property. As always, thank you both for sharing your lives with us. Until I can visit Alaska, this is the next best thing. Stay safe !

[@wandagordon6453]

You guys have done so much to this property. I know the new place will be amazing as well. Will you be able to have a garden at the new property and are you taking the chickens and the bees? Take care and God bless y’all. ❤️😀

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

Yes we have plans for a very large garden and all of the animals are coming with :)

[@CLFL14256]

@@SimpleLivingAlaska I would be sad to leave all that fabulous compost behind, lol. So much work went into the garden. But it would be silly to transport it 100s of miles...

[@judycross8037]

Ok...…..... No garden next year , but maybe big developments on the horizon. Can't hardly wait to see what they are. You two never disappoint.

[@southloupriverhomestead4696]

Your garden is so amazing! I am going to really miss it next year! I know gardens are so much work! Myfavorite videos you make are gardening and cooking.

[@akfroggie2177]

I've loved your gardening videos, and they always inspire me by demonstrating how much better we can do in our difficult conditions here. But it's good to hear you're heading over that way, because this area (I'm very near where you are now) is starting to feel almost 'suburban' by Alaska standards. If we were younger, we'd probably be doing similar. We own some VERY remote and unbelievably beautiful Alaskan property where we'd intended to retire (where it would be possible to literally be 100% self-sufficient), but time caught up with us, and it's just too hard to get there now. So while your new place is a lot further from the easy fishing and affordable supplies, and the soil is even more challenging for gardening, it's more the 'real' Alaska, and it will be great to follow your adventures there.

[@Baconytarst]

Eeed

[@Baconytarst]

Kkjn

[@huttonsvalleypermaculture]

Cream 0f celery soup!? Never thought of that. I've got heaps of celery all about to go to seed here - maybe I'll give that a go - thanks!!

[@jjallie18]

Can't wait to see how you both develop the new property. So many possibilities for planning and developing the area. It's a beautiful piece of land. So excited for you both!

[@sherryllynnjones7077]

Bigger place!!

[@burninghair]

Your garden and the wonderful meals you guys made with your harvests have been some of my most favorite things to watch- so I'm a little sad, too. But I know you guys have big plans ahead and look forward to seeing what projects you two jump in next year! And it will be interesting to see what the garden does all wild, on its own- aside from the garlic. I bet something pops up!

[@sashcraft51]

Oh the animals, dog, cat, chickens, birds, flowers,the garden footage! Pleasant, satisfying.

[@absentwithoutleave3164]

My mum always made an old boiler hen recipe in winter. She’d cook the hen in the pressure cooker with lots of winter vegetable and water to get a beautiful broth. Then she’d make pretty much a white sauce but using the broth instead of milk with a butter and flour roux, all served over rice. A real winter favourite.

[@toddshepard3592]

Both your hard work on the soil in the garden is paying off big time. Soil is SO the key to it all! Great video as always. The pups are looking majestically majestic haha. Thank you!

[@TheoriginalANGEK439]

You can’t beat chicken shit. I put it into the soil in giant pots and grew flowers. They were so healthy and beautiful. I took some stunning photographs. I highly rate the stuff. 👍 the cat wants the finches.. lovely soup. Well done guys. ✨💜✨💜✨💜✨💜✨💜✨💜✨💜✨💜✨💜✨💜✨💜✨💜✨💜✨💜✨💜✨💜✨💜✨💜✨💜✨💜✨💜✨💜✨💜✨💜✨💜✨💜✨💜✨💜✨💜✨💜✨👍

[@annejohnson8807]

Great video! I'm curious - do you think you've put up enough food to get through 2 years? Or do you plan on buying/supplementing it? Either way, I'll enjoy seeing how you tackle this next adventure. Always love your recipes & cooking!

[@AlanaLee-xv2qy]

Just finished cutting the last of our tomato plants and I come in for a rest and see your lovely video, perfect!

[@annataylor3928]

Love that you are going to develop your new homestead. I’m looking forward to seeing your new home come to life

[@pikaaier6910]

I've only discovered your videos recently and it's absolutely amazing . Thank you for sharing your with us. Much love from India :)

[@sgrvtl7183]

minute 24 while starting the celery soup, I LOVE the smaller celery like you grow, 💚much more flavorful. I always look for the fresh, greener & thinner stalks - far superior 👌to the big white stalks in the grocery store....your soup looks AMAZING!!❣

[@marcellacruser951]

I know it's going to be for the best, developing the other property, but my heart kinda lurched when you said you weren't putting in a garden next year. Sigh. And Yay! You guys rock, following your dreams!!! And, still sigh. LOL Much love and heartfelt best wishes for amazing things to come.

[@kelvinnance8371]

What a gorgeous harvest you had. Such beautiful chard and celery (and some celeriac?), leaves, stems, and seed! You should have had some absolutely scrumptious and hardy soups, especially with the rutabaga, which should go well with leeks, and pork, or bacon! Later, what we call "cock-a-leeky" soup (or Potatoe-Leek Soup). Chicken base/stock, white onion, then add potatoes, cubed celery, finely sliced leeks, cross stem. Uncooked thick cut bacon, and your favorite spice blend, like Herbes de Provence (oh, wow, I had just started to write that when you said and added it. Fantastic flavors! Also, there is nothing like soup made in a big huge stock pot! It's a rule!! (Should almost be a law of the kitchen!) Great size batch, so many uses, full of nutrients for the winter larder! Seems like you came through well!

[@CC-te5zf]

I think you’ll be enjoying the harvest for a while - it seems like you guys had much more this year, certainly in the canning dept. You’ll be enjoying many meals into next year!

[@michaelyarmie4858]

Bigger and better places . With indoor plumbing. I'm hoping. It is 2022. Shitting outside is so 2021...

[@amysusanapplepie199]

You both do an awesome job inspiring, educating and motivating me! I can't thank you enough for sharing your life with us. I've tried so many new things because of your channel. 👏💗😊

[@johnlukasik8045]

HOME MADE CREAM of CELERY SOUP ? "" YUMMY "" !!! You sure know how to take it OVER the TOP !!! ANOTHER WINNER !!! 😋😋😋💖💗💖

[@iansubashmohan634]

What no new crops ? You two have been hard at work in the garden pulling great crops.Great resource material for the students of agriculture . Great video once more. Greetings from a warm Trinidad and Tobago.

[@mimisgarden3493]

Hi! Can I have some clarification about using fresh chicken manure as a fertilizer? I thought it had to be well broken down before using it in the garden. Thanks for any info!

[@nadias5192]

I found your site when looking for gardening advice & stayed eagerly awaiting each update. I wish you both the best with your plans for the new property & look forward to you both sharing how the new property becomes your home & sustainable garden

[@metamud8686]

I foresee a new root cellar project on the new property (maybe not the first year, but .. Rome wasn't built in one day either)... 🙂

[@marycronin2169]

Looking forward to see what adventure you have to share with us next year. 😀. I would enjoy seeing how you celebrate the Holidays.

[@janetkoball44]

Delicious looking soup. I love your garlic. The chickens were really enjoying your garden. Thanks

[@fayelightburn9255]

Your soup looked absolutely delicious! We can’t wait too see what the next part of your journey will be although we love your little property! Go kids go!!😂😂

[@mK-tk1yn]

@Ariel / Erick :: I think you are moving :) ... come ON tell us now :) ...

[@dianabarajas9590]

I love your garden and will definitely miss it but I'm glad you both are doing what you want to do in your properties and I'm sure you will both do wonderful thing this coming year.

[@yourdadsdad]

That soup looks killer! I’m a sucker for cream based soups. I’m a meatatarian through and through but creamy vegetable soups are out of this world. Actually, as I get older (I’m the ripe ol’ age of 40!(I feel at least 10 years older)) I’m liking soups more and more everyday.

[@kaycampbell8532]

Your video photography is stunningly beautiful. Seeing the animals go about their lives, the snow falling on the plants, frost covered trees.....ah, it's so calming to the soul. I like the soup recipe. There are so many different recipes that can be made.from that one. Have a blessed week!❤

[@SowJustGrow]

A couple minutes in... wait-whaaaa??

[@jardindedom-mage]

Olà l'Alaska 👍🏼 merci pour ce partage 👌🏼 j'ai une petite chaîne jardin en Algarve 🍊🍌🍋...au sud du Portugal 🇵🇹 bienvenue, 😘 dom et à bientôt j'espère 💌

[@terryrobinson1416]

The new owners of your property will have amazing soil for their garden. Good luck in you new adventures.

[@dorothyallen3614]

They’re taking their soil with them, per Ariel!

[@popparob6174]

I must say I will miss your garden and other things this coming year but the move, how you start everything for next year will more than make up for it all, hope that you have some-kind of a tractor to use in all that new country to work in/on, are you going to move the sawmill first, how about the chickens and their house ?, you going to start over fresh with them too, when I saw Eric taking down the electric fence I know you were moving for sure, can you post what town your going to be close to or near, be safe and may all your hopes and dreams come/happen like you want, I do see a root cellar coming your way I think, Later

[@DutchAlaskagirl]

Eric mentioned all the space taken up by seed trays. I wintersow all my seeds in January and place the jugs outside.

[@BethGrantDeRoos]

USDA Complete Guide To Home Canning notes canning food with dairy is not recommended. Because dairy foods are low acid. Instead add dairy when you go to heat the canned soup base.

[@tomandtinadixon]

Another amazing recipe, although I personally would omit the parsnips. FYI, down here in Saskatchewan our climate is actually harsher and more variable than yours is at your location. We sure wish it were easier for Canadians to get a green card!

[@VaveeDances]

Amazing soup recipe! I know you will love it over the cold winter months. I was sad about the announcement regarding next summer’s garden….but I can’t wait to follow your adventures with the new property. Stay well, healthy and happy over the winter. Hugs from Las Vegas.

[@christianneottinger3932]

Fingers crossed that you can create a root cellar at the new place. It would be so great to be able to store all those root veggies through the winter again.

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

Root cellar 2.0 in the planning ;)

[@karen6778]

@@SimpleLivingAlaska 🎉🎉🎉🎉 awesome!!! I was hoping so too!!!

[@saraherber1887]

The gardener weeps at seasons end. They search for land to walk and tend. Then push a seed in soil when, They find their heart and soul does mend. I am happy you will have new land to tend...... You will find a way to get your hands in the dirt!

[@ricasears5910]

I live in the UK and had never heard of the vegetable Rutabaga, however I know the vegetable but in uk its known as swede. Its a very vegetable to grow and have over the winter. I'm so tempted to put some garlic in some grow pots to see what happens.

[@reg6616]

we're killing two birds with one stone out here in the chicken coop - LOL sorry that just sounded funny

[@cayleighshomestead4436]

So sad Y’all aren’t going to have a garden next year but still love watching y’all!!!!❤ Happy Halloween!!!!🎃

[@HomesteadTessie]

Thank you so much for having the common sense to pressure can these foods there's so much online these days where people are water bath canning low acid foods it was very refreshing to see someone take the extra precaution and pressure can bravo way to go

[@nanigoose]

Mash rutabaga and potatoes, season with salt, pepper, red chili flakes, and a bit of added cheese. Nom nom!

[@Bex-rg8pj]

I probably missed this but are you moving north of your current place?

[@kdavis7525]

I’m really gonna miss your gardening and preserving videos next year. But I completely understand the situation. You’ve got a lot on your plates!

[@sgrvtl7183]

I was sad when you say ‘no garden’ but also realize you will have a lot to do to get your new place in working order. Huge transition for you two !

[@lynh8378]

Yum. Garlic and celery. Just planted my garlic and onions and winter greens. Looking forward to seeing your next garden!

[@janenewley1014]

I don’t not understand why you are moving to somewhere where it will be more difficult to grow your own food?

[@MistressofWu]

Its always sad when one chapter closes, even if it means going onto another better story. I love your property, you've done so much with it, and I'm looking forward to the plans for the new property. Bitter sweet, but onto new horizions!

[@danny88dh]

Moving to the new property I assume.....nice there a project for sure!

[@CompostHeap]

It is always so wonderful to watch you both harvesting and processing your vegetables; it is so, so inspiring. I'll miss your garden but I am so happy you are off to new adventures and you'll be taking us along... thank you.

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

There will be more gardening in the future ;)

[@CompostHeap]

@@SimpleLivingAlaska will you have enough veg preserves to last you until harvest time in the new garden?

[@treasurespastnpresen]

You must be moving to another property where you will build a new garden.

[@SurelyMac]

A beautiful bountiful garden ! Thank you for all the gardening tips and the recipe ideas. Soup looks awesome. You guys are great!

[@sandrablosser9205]

Thank you . Showing us. How to can garlic. We us alot of it.

[@sandrablosser9205]

Going to can your soup. It looks great.

[@kprairiesun]

Now you can boil some potatoes with a lot of onions and add cream of celery soup to it for a killer potato soup! I love celery and onions and cream in potato soup

[@donnakearse2503]

Oh my goodness. I loved watching you can and prepare meals. Too sad 😔. Well I’m okay. I will be glad to see what y’all come up with. Love you guys.

[@jimcarrell70]

Ever try planting back the garlic you grew? Going to assume the reason you don't is because you don't want to sacrifice any of the yeild. I over grow then plant back the dominant bulbs. Have the same strain for about 15 years running. Live in north central Montana where it gets very cold in the winter and have never protected from frost but after seeing yall doing it in this video think I'm going to give it a whirl tomarrow, winter is fast approaching here. Thanks for another great video, the cream of celery soup looks absolutely amazing. Keep the great footage coming!

[@nicolasbertin8552]

I'm always amazed by the amount of fertilizer you put on your garlic. Here in Europe people never fertilize garlic, it's a crop you do after a heavy feeder, like squash or tomatoes, or even after something that wasn't fertilized at all like beans. And it will grow perfectly well and fine. Maybe it's the varieties you use that have been accustomed to nitrogen, like modern wheat varieties have, but with our varieties, no you don't need anything at all, it's super easy. Hardneck, softneck, shallots, onions, they just don't need anything. If I fertilize my onions (not with powders, but just like spent barley) they get way too big, I don't need onions that are between half a kilo and a kilo.

[@lisaotoole3082]

Maybe the short growing season is why they fertilize.

[@letarogers6380]

The latitude they are at would be in Norway or Sweden. What part of Europe are you gardening in?

[@nicolasbertin8552]

@@letarogers6380 I grow stuff near Paris but it shouldn't change anything. Their garlic grows from April till October, mine grows from November to June. Overall it's the same temperatures, coz garlic doesn't grow well in dry heat. In fact all gardeners here are taught that garlic, onions and shallots hate fertilizers... It destroys storage time by making them too big and wet. Not to mention big fertilized veggies = poor taste.

[@jeanniecollins3332]

Maybe your soils are better overall? When I grow garlic in my Michigan backyard garden, I have to deep mulch, water it weekly, and put a general organic fertilizer in it else they are tiny.

[@nicolasbertin8552]

@@jeanniecollins3332 I doubt it's the soil. After all, our varieties of garlic and onions are mainly from the middle East, no reason they'd grow better in Europe. Europe has more or less the same soils as the US, which is why you can plant trees and perennials from both continents with no issue. Maybe somehow in the US you are only sold varieties that do poorly with no fertilizers. It's a possibility. But I can tell you that every French veggie gardener has heard that you don't fertilize garlic. It's a given.

[@GreenMountainTV]

Ohh no more gardening next year. Anyway enjoy other projects. Always take care Ariel and Eric.

[@ositagordita8550]

A real nice shot of the dog relaxing among the vegetation. So peaceful.

[@lorrainebustillos53]

Are you moving to your new place is that why you're not planning a garden

[@owlgirl1998]

Happy Halloween 🎃 thank you for sharing your adventures with us I'm super excited to see what the next year brings

[@AkSonya1010]

It's so funny how easy you make this all look, the magic of editing. 🤣

[@jessicamermaid2438]

Happy Halloween Eric and Arielle. This garden video was a real treat! Sadly, the news about the garden feels like an unreal bummer of a trick. I get it though. The willingness and ability to pivot and adapt to change is necessary for success and happiness. I'm sure many exciting endeavors are to come and I look forward to cheering you on. --Jessica from Florida 🌞

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

I felt like I was looking down into a snow globe. Loved the aerial view. I liked the feeling of looking out your window seeing the cat, the rooster, the snow, neat! I love celery soup. I use mine in casseroles too. Ariel, your celery soup looks delicious. Just beautiful. I love how laid back the Boys are. I've never used celery soup in a home made chicken pot pie. I'll have to try it. So good to see you both. I hope have a good week.