HUGE Fruit Harvest & Tasting! 🍑🍎🍋

[@DavidSap]

Listen fam I'm gonna be honest - the more unhinged the content is getting, the better. I am fully here for this. Keep it up!

[@epichomesteading]

😂😂😂

[@sandys-channel]

💯

[@Mu5IcFr3ak01]

Same same

[@kelvinthompson2681]

Facts 😂

[@MrJimtheRooster]

The Berry Boys and the wasted sign with the GTA music 🤣🤣🤣

[@thomasfencil]

Kevin gets sassy whenever Jacques is in a video, I love it 🤣

[@chinatownboy3368]

They're setting up their Only Fans

[@Sanosarah]

You guys are hysterical. Please never part because I can only imagine how good this will be when you're like 70.

[@Dafniforfree]

The editor went crazy on this one and I appreciate the jokes a lot,gave me a good laugh. This video really made me feel so much better haha.

[@mmmmgoodlife4571]

You guys are hilarious! Love this kind of interaction from you. It’s real, it’s funny and it’s informative. Best thing I’ve watched all week!

[@natashawilliams2575]

Yes, this!!

[@Jessica-dq7ng]

Yes! I consistently have such a good laugh at epic-vids. I only wish there was a UK gardening channel that was light hearted and comedic like this one! 😆

[@cuomonover]

That whole peach picking scene was a "that's what she said". Go ahead Kev, give it a tug and see if it comes...😭😭💀

[@epichomesteading]

LOL I had to resist giving the camera a little wink ;)

[@CesarLopez-rs1vg]

This why I love Kevin. He makes gardening so much more interesting compared to other channels 😂

[@andreahorsch286]

@@epichomesteading the "oh yeahs" were enough

[@ryanharvey1098]

Glad I wasn’t the only one thinking it haha! You guys are hilarious! Also, loved the GTA reference with the dropped peaches!

[@Ghostykins]

I laughed out loud for real at that.

[@wordsbymaribeja1470]

"While I was away Jacque took it upon himself to harvest 100% of the Nectarines..." 😂😂

[@TinMan445]

Your apricot story at the end had me in tears haha

[@robertab4025]

The dried apricot story had me LOL! 😂

[@Jay-iw6fj]

Whenever I see videos of people growing and eating the food that they harvested it makes me wish I was friends with them so that I could also get in on that! 😆 Every time they showed a new fruit my mind would start to think of things I could make if I had some, like apricot tart, apple strousel, fig newton's, strawberry short cake and peach cobbler.

[@debk9984]

Did Jacques just blame Babka for the smashed peach!!!? Lmbo...you both are awesome! I never knew anyone who didn't like apples! What about apple pie or homemade applesauce? Thanks for all you both do!

[@Gardeningchristine]

That’s hilarious! I had a friend who thought she was allergic to cherries, because she ate the whole bag at once! Everything in moderation!!🍒🍒

[@MMuraseofSandvich]

9:15 I don't know if olives are similar to what we typically call stone fruit, but they're harvested by clamping a shaker device to the tree and putting a tarp underneath to catch the fruit.

[@annienewman8312]

Since we are sharing stories: when I first came across an aloe Vera drink, I didnt know what aloe could do. Drank the whole liter bottle in one day. I was thoroughly relieved the next day.

[@epichomesteading]

Oh Annie

[@TheEclecticKitchen]

As a Southern Californian, I'm super impressed with the stone fruit. I always thought our winters were too warm for those.

[@PungentMango]

Apples, Cherries, Pears, and Peaches do very well here in Northern Nevada. My neighbor has a 30ft paradise apple tree that is covered in fruit and my dwarf 10 foot pear tree gave me enough fruit last year to make quite a bit of sauce with it. Awesome to see you harvesting alot of stone fruit in a hot climate like San Diego.

[@domesti-city]

Hey guys, I don't know if you have ever made salt-preserved lemons, but I made a batch of salt-preserved LIMES a few months ago when I had an abundance of Mexican limes on hand, and they were amazing!!! I used some in a batch of machaca meat, and it was fabulous. Quick and easy to do, and they keep forever in the fridge for cooking or cocktails. Just search on salt-preserved lemons and you'll see recipes, but substitute with limes. Also, I finally have some decent blooms on my finger lime tree; I can't hardly wait!

[@epichomesteading]

Sounds fantastic!

[@barefootgardens22]

My family eats about 10lbs of strawberries a week. I'm a new gardener and desperately trying to learn how to grow them 😆😭. Love the videos. You guys crack me up

[@jammin4284]

They really grow like weeds. Tip: buy a hanging basket from a box store... usually has 6-8 plants in it. I started a 4x8 bed 3 yrs ago like this and this year the plants were overflowing.

[@yeevita]

As others are saying, strawberries are super easy to grow. Also, I noticed that since the homegrown ones are super flavorful, even when slightly underripe, that we eat much fewer of the homegrown ones. Just one is an amazing treat for us. I feel like for the few plants we have, we get strawberries for awhile. It is not that many daily but each one is a delicious treat. Combine that with a few tomatoes, some herbs, some greens, and the garden becomes a lovely place to hang out and graze.

[@GrowWhereYouArePlanted]

You fellows had me laughing this whole video. You're hilarious when you're together.

[@vesperholly8285]

After snorting those lemons, I’m certain that Kevin’s and Jacques got high off of at that juicy fruit ! 😂 🍎 🍑 🍓 🍋

[@JordanShultz97]

The snapshot of the stone fruit frenzy killed me. The faces you guys made just made the episode great in the first 27 seconds!!

[@juselenascott6620]

I never laugh as much as I do when I watch garden videos with both of you. I learn a lot and just enjoy the videos so much. Keep them coming!

[@TylerW.]

I have always said the same thing about apple's. Not worth eating raw. The skin and texture. But love them processed in pies, jam, juice, sauce, etc. Good looking fruit harvest. I'm jealous about the citrus and figs. Can't grow citrus in the midwest with our winters.

[@epichomesteading]

Agree!

[@brianmoore4299]

I feel the same way about apples. Sometimes I just skin them so I don't have that experience. I always thought it was just my weirdness and I was alone feeling that way. Thank you Kevin for revealing that and making me feel better. God bless you and Jaques.

[@sandideak4125]

You guys are hilarious!! You obviously have so much fun doing what you do!! Great laughs!!😂👏

[@lauriesickles5393]

Hilarious!!! Love your channel Kevin! And well done on growing such epic fruit!

[@GrowingOrganicTvShow]

Your apple tree did well for that small tree in zone 10b.

[@jeanetteschulthe1andOnly]

sometimes leaves scuff the fruit...oranges get beat up witht he leaves. The wind has been horrid...oooh peach jam...yum...

[@missmaziecat5058]

omg you guys! Fun with fruit! I couldn't stop laughing. Thanks for a great video!

[@emptynestgardens9057]

😂😂 Note to self: Don't be drinking a Coke when these guys are up to shenanigans. Snort laughing not advisable. 😂😂

[@FioreCiliegia]

I know the dried apricot pain. When i was 9 it was all there was to eat in my grandparents house and my family was all out doing yard work on the adjacent empty lot… i ate the entire can… there were regrets

[@LTDanBuildsCities]

You should visit Palisade, Colorado if you wanna see som phat peaches- literal softballs and they’re incredible because of the temperature swings in Colorado. Palisade is an orchard and vineyard based agricultural community and has super great hiking. I definitely recommend a visit!

[@yeshuaisthewaythetruthandt515]

THANKU GOD BLESS THE GARDENERS AND THE GARDEN

[@Itsabeautifuldayalways]

hahaha thanks guys.. loved your chicken's reactions to fruit.. I don't think I've had a fresh apricot, dried and tinned yes.. peaches, strawberries, and nectarines yumm thank you for showing us your garden, love it..

[@Alissaj8892]

I laughed the entire time lol. I wish I could grow citrus in my area but it gets bitter cold in winter :(

[@heathermiddleton4958]

Kev, Tuned in to Next level gardening's q & a today and someone asked Brian if he was going to do a colab vlog with you. He said he would love to if you were interested. That would be awesome.

[@epichomesteading]

Down!

[@heathermiddleton4958]

@@epichomesteading Awesome. Can't wait for the Epic Next Level colab.

[@stanleygallman7800]

I'm sure that you guys made this episode of harvesting fruit 🍑🍓 most entertaining of any that I've ever seen 🤣 great job guys 🤠

[@marybk882]

I love stone fruits but I have developed an allergy to them (fresh, I can consume cooked), so I'm eating these vicariously through you!

[@MSMAXIALE]

I notice that I eat way more sugar than I should during ripening season. Be careful farmers. Lol

[@VaultDwellerGal]

We’re coming to live from the STONE FRUIT FRENZY. And wait, what’s this? It’s Jacques with a steel chair! Y’all are hilarious. I’m loving the Friday night Smackdown vibe in the intro.

[@MMuraseofSandvich]

We harvested like 80 Asian plums this year, and that tree was only in the ground for 2 years. That thing is only 4 feet tall, and every branch was full of fruit. SoCal is great for citrus, but it seems that stone fruits perform well too.

[@michellebaker8513]

"So, I'm just going to do gentle tugs and if it comes it comes...ooo it came" 👀🤣🤣

[@epichomesteading]

Hehehe shh 😈

[@X360DevNerd]

You guys are so funny together I laugh almost as much as Jacques! So entertaining to just check out your garden

[@epichomesteading]

😂

[@gartengeflugel924]

The chaotic energy on this one was hilarious, also epic harvest!

[@LittleKi1]

I am more than happy to contribute to your collective income by watching this absurdity. 🤣🤣🤣

[@epichomesteading]

😂

[@michelledouglas8913]

Epic thickies, drop it like it’s hot, dirty surprise… epic garden terms. Loved this video!

[@jackiek4159]

Those fruit trees are absolutely poppin! Loved this video! 😍🙌

[@manderly109]

Kevin please do a video on what kind of pest control you use for your garden and how you manage the birds with your fruit trees !!

[@ryanr.719]

Seascapes are great, but have you ever had Gaviota strawberries? Wowza they’re exceptional, but I can’t find a good source for transplants. Womp womp

[@epichomesteading]

I have...so good!

[@YelloLibra83]

I ate my neighbors apricots from their tree and had at least 20 of them…yeah talk about running. To this day I still have to force myself to not over eat them.

[@GatorMike79]

Great video! Just noticed my star fruit tree was starting to bloom today. I know that excitement when your ready to pick

[@icouldjustscream]

I swear I was thinking of putting strawberries in one of my tall 6 in 1 birdies beds next year. I'm considering 'Ozark Beauty' but need to do a bit more research before I decide. Strawberries do well in zone 4. I envy your massive assortment of fruits! My cold climate 🇨🇦 limits me but I have apples, pears, raspberries, high bush blueberries, haskap berries, and now I'm determined to add strawberries 🍓 to the list! p.s. Babka is adorable! She looks 'round' ..... is she expecting kittens or just well fed? p.p.s Honeycrisp is a very good 🍎! Excellent texture.

[@epichomesteading]

Ozark beauty is a great one!

[@claragoforth3645]

I am in high altitude zone 4 and strawberries produce like crazy here - I have Fort Lauramie variety and love them. Also I always try to forage for the wild one!

[@domesti-city]

I planted Albion this last year, and they are under performing under great conditions. I'm in zone 9-12ish.

[@shamancarmichael5305]

My dad had a dwarf peach tree that even after aggressive culling, produced such big fruit he had to jam 2x4s under the branches to hold them up! Ahhh the cobblers from that tree... Hope your peaches are sweeter next year guys!

[@GM_____]

Your garden is absolutely amazing and I’m glad you have so much fruit to eat. I’m in Florida (zone 9b) and all the growers here only have strawberries growing in fall and winter; it’s very difficult to get them to survive our summers let alone keep them productive. They also say the Ana and Dorset apples aren’t very successful here. How are you managing to keep your plants thriving in zone 10?

[@epichomesteading]

I think you might be having a harder time on your apples due to Florida's humidiy + higher high temps. We are a bit more moderate and have a coastal breeze and low humidity + rainfall

[@GM_____]

@@epichomesteading thanks for your reply 💜 What about the strawberries? Too much heat/humidity?

[@Thingys-Jill]

You don't want to harvest apricots by shaking the tree because the apricots will get damaged when they fall on the ground. My chickens love apricots! Sequoia strawberries are delicious too! Pomegranates get harvested in October, which might mean September for you. When tasting the lime, you should remember the tequila!

[@evanmassimino3416]

Berry boyzz! Haha I love you guys

[@ceebee2907]

I have to say it, Jacques and the nectarines reminded me of my pup and my first strawberry plant. I had literally one strawberry grow and I was SO excited to actually harvest it. On the day it was ready, I go out, ready to pick, and see her with her little lips pulled back as she delicately plucks my one single strawberry. She looked so happy I couldn't even be mad. So, Jacques, your spirit animal is a black and white am staff mix named Maggie. ❤️🍓🍓🍓

[@JoyoftheGardenandHome]

I want that much fun in my life...

[@ym10up]

And that many fruits in the garden

[@RoyHolder]

Love the interaction, you guys rock. 👍

[@eljacalitodeandrus9905]

You guys make me laugh so much, love watching you too😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄

[@ryanissa3353]

I was laughing out loud the entire episode 😂😂

[@obilawnkenobi7230]

This is giving me hope that my nectarine tree produces next year

[@kitwinters7434]

Omg Babka the epic homestead dragon is living my dream life!!!!

[@freakingbored]

i literally thought kevin was going to say taking his temp rectally 🤣

[@debihediger4760]

That was so fun 🤩! Thanks for the smile that stayed on my face the whole video!!!! 😂🤣😍

[@Davidmaxwell07]

Man I’ve been waiting for this video. How did you mr Loquats do this year. I was able to forge over 20 pounds around my town in the last 2 months

[@epichomesteading]

Less than last year but tons of yield!

[@jinksmixvlog5581]

Good job planting

[@Dreamzz101]

I love apricots.. I also love dried spicy mango .. I dont have a tree but I make them myself and omg! I sometimes end up eating up to 3 mangos worth and yep.. next several days are not fun.. but oh man it was soo worth it...lol..

[@typorter-pp6lh]

Squirrels eat 99% of the fruit from my trees. It is absolutely demoralizing.

[@andrewedgett1398]

Get orchard sox. They cleared out my apple trees last year. This year we wrapped all the apples when they were ~1" diameter and none have been touched thus far. Also helps protect against worms. A little time consuming to apply them and some fall off in the wind, but worth the effort for a good fruit harvest IMO

[@jotaroslegs2345]

Put tulle pieces around your fruit and they will ignore them. Secret from Robbie and Gary's gardening site.

[@bublhed]

I never laughed so much from a gardening video. You just can’t write this stuff!

[@skimark8275]

I have all those trees, my Anna is like a lemon all year producing ! NEVER can tell when to pick my apples , jeeze either too early and sour or too late and mushy , got my Eva down Delicious Keep on doing guys your great

[@RosieToys-q9n]

Stone fruit frenzy! 😎😎😎😎😎

[@KerriGilpin]

That deep lime sniff… I think I smelled it!

[@kairifan12]

Yo I screamed at 10:55 lol these guys are great

[@redechelon37]

Great video, I was smiling the whole time. MAN, it's gotta feel great to start harvesting fruit from your trees. We planted a bunch last year (in MN) and more this year, so we may get some, but I can't wait.

[@brokenglassshimmerlikestar3407]

Babka the cat sleeping under the tree 🥰

[@ErraticPerfectionist]

I love videos with Kevin and Jacques so much. Whether you are harvesting and tasting, planting seeds, setting up garden beds and planting, or just trying to outdo each other at some kind of gardening, I love it all 😁

[@amyparker1762]

Mouth watering video 🤤

[@crudemood]

You two make me laugh. Love this channel.

[@mrdonniedoomsday3]

The intro 🤣🤣😂 hell ya haha

[@Domanating]

I've been growing peaches and nectarines for a few years and definitely pick them when they just pop out of the tree like you did. Sometimes I just wait for the fruit to fall on the ground and get them like that. If you don't have the threat of animals picking them on the ground, you can just add lot of mulch to soften the impact of the fruit and accomplish maximum ripeness on the tree by picking them when they fall on their own. There are some varieties that like to cling to the fruit longer and they rot on the tree, so watch out for that.

[@helenmcclellan452]

Wow! I need to get some fruit trees planted. Thanks for the fun and informative video. I will check if I can grow those vatities in my zone.

[@amerijackson169]

Literally spend my nights with my husband watching new videos!!! You all have inspired us to grow. We ran across you a year ago and it’s now a weekly adventure for us. Thank you so much for helping us connect and find a passion that brings us together!!!! Btw the peaches look amazing!!!! Can’t wait for my tree to start producing

[@Real_Question_Marked]

I’m not one so much for the insane or frenzy phrasing, but your crazy whacky style is an awesome trend to set for the gardening world, really unique, great video!

[@danareed1656]

holy peaches! lol

[@homelife8597]

OMG the bromance you have combined with the editing is what every other gardening channels is missing. The more ridiculous you get, the more I am enjoying your videos. Fun times!

[@NIH1966]

Kevin and Jacques together are my favorite videos. Too funny.

[@raefaulkner5497]

Wow Kevin impressive, stone fruit in just over a year

[@jessicaorozco1749]

The balance between fun and education is what y’all got right. I learn so much and stay for the laughs. You guys rock!

[@vickya.713]

"something about the moon dynamics" LOL that's me connecting every little sign with the universe 🔮 Kevin takings pics of his cat while sleeping, RELATE!!!

[@bhargavjitbhuyan9394]

Watch 13:10 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😆😆😆😆 Same with me but with dry kiwis figs and nuts and almonds and stuff and i ate the whole can but fun part is i didnt got sick at all!

[@omarvaldivia8297]

Gotta love this content, y'all make me laugh. Definitely want more relaxed and fun vids like this

[@vandthebees9249]

Hey Kevin and Jacques! Check out Edge of Nowhere Farm. They are a newly established farm in Wittman, Arizona and have really great tips on fruit tree care. I think you’ll love them!

[@wesmcgull6438]

Euphoric, energetic, focused, joyful... was that sativa? Lol, great tone and content! 😀

[@meganmackenzie5993]

I harvested Honeyberries (haskaps) & strawberries today. Raspberries are coming soon . . . I must have berry fever, too.

[@jacobites23]

i never thought about dried apricots being a full apricot before. could easily eat whole bag and not realize the potential result :o

[@Neenerella333]

I was all set to aggressively prune my first strawberry blossoms set, to try it out. But then we had a VERY dry spring in New Mexico. Lots of wind and sun, which resulted in sad little leaves and only two or three blooms. We got absolutely drowned today, so I'm hoping they bounce back.

[@epichomesteading]

Oh no! Good luck with them though

[@lindsaywhite6679]

😂 I love you guys so much…congratulations on all the fruit to come! So exciting

[@creative227]

You guys are like a comedy team. Ya need to take that act on the road!

[@sploentje_143]

Never tested if you're peaches are good by pushing your tumm in it you wil Bruce the fruit definitely when its nor ripe yet it will continue bruce weil growing !!!!!!!!!