HUGE Garden Harvest!

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Ryan & Cara
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#PO Box 35525
North Chesterfield, VA 23235 #gardenharvest #gardenvlog
Harvest with me in the garden today! This is one of the biggest harvests so far in 2023!
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[@sandraskalnik2369]

My husband’s garden is a work of art. He is retired and this is his hobby. He enjoys growing and giving produce to neighbors, friends and family. Their thanks means everything to him.

[@bluebirdhomestead]

That sounds beautiful 💚 I am sure your neighbors really appreciate his generosity too! 😀-Cara

[@KuniKarin01]

where do you live I want to help and get produce! lol what a blessing he is

[@MissouriCrookedBarnHomestead]

A little hint about the Cantaloupes. They will detach themselves when they are really ready. You can pick them a little early, but they're even better when they separate from the vine themselves. Gorgeous harvest!

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thanks for the tip!

[@justinbeeber1641]

actually, when theyre off the vine their over ripe, if you like them overripe then this is a great tip!

[@MissouriCrookedBarnHomestead]

@@justinbeeber1641 I just harvested cantaloupes from my vines and they had separated, 2 of them were not fully ripe, the rest were ripe exactly where they should be.

[@MariaGomez-hq2lm]

That is right

[@anavidal6189]

Great harvest❤

[@pringles3096]

i used to live in a real rural area wirh a garden almost as big as yours. when i turned 15 my parents decided to move to a neighbouring town and ever since then something has been missing. i am 20 now and i had a suspicion before, but this exact video made me realise what it is thats missing, this is exactly the life i always wanted ❤

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Aww that warms my heart to know that I could have contributed to a spark for gardening being ignited in you :) I hope you find someway to make your garden dreams a reality. Even if your space is limited I hope you can enjoy some gardening this year! (Pots on balcony's are great! )-Cara

[@theirishcailin333]

Hopefully 1 day you'll get back to the countryside 😊

[@Yummyly]

I love this kind of videos for the winter time. Keeps me afloat until spring 😅

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thank you! Same here, the garden harvest videos make me long for summer crops again :) -Cara

[@MrShawnbfromjersey]

Don't worry about Japanese beetles. Let them feast. They are naturally pruning your plants. They are all gone after one month and the plants they eat flourish

[@BrokenGardening]

I love that you take the moments to notice and share those beautiful things taking place, like the storm coming in, the bees on the flowers, the birds. It is always a pleasure to take the time to smell the roses so to speak. Never let those moments pass you by. And yes...lol, You have a very nice harvest, despite the squash beetles. Happy Harvesting Season! 😊🤠

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thank you 💚 The little things in nature bring me such a joy. There really is beauty everywhere if you look 😊- Cara

[@elijahkidd7597]

Tip for the pests, set up birdhouses along the perimeter of your garden! those finches will work for free, picking all the bugs out of your garden, especially shiny bugs like beetles. All natural pesticide!

[@karlacampechana8411]

Yesss

[@theirishcailin333]

What a great idea!!

[@tyasku501]

Kebun yang cukup luas dan sangat subur,, video yang bagus semangat

[@leenamarathe5100]

Massive harvest. Loved to watch. Keep smiling and growing food. Cantaloupe gives out a vein at the tip where fruiting begins. This vein dries up and becomes crispy. That's the sign that Cantaloupe is ready to harvest. Melons, squashs, gourds too.

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thanks for the tip about harvesting the cantaloupe! I will try to look out for that. -Cara

[@spoonnwithsunshinehomestead]

Enjoyed watching your harvests 😊

[@anitakaptein5118]

You made my day being so joyfull! Noticing these beautifull small details like wisteling of the birds and taking the time to take it in, is something I admire. It made me realise I live so hastely. Have a lovely day!❤

[@bluebirdhomestead]

I need to remind myself to slow down and admire the little things too. It is something I try to be intentional about every day, but it is not alway easy in the haste of the day. -Cara

[@mz.jenbrooks1262]

Wow you have some huge tomatoes. Now I harvest my cantaloupe when they turn orange or yellow but, Great harvest

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Yeah they were! Good to know!

[@shuluva1181]

Watching you pick from your harvest is honestly so relaxing ❤

[@hcefd1]

Virginia what a blessed land!

[@octavia3000]

sooooooo inspiring I love this video so much !!

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thank you so much 💚💚💚

[@gregbluefinstudios4658]

what an AWESOME harvest day! Deep in the middle of winter, with snow and ice here in New England, so looking for these harvest videos gets me in the mood. Sowed some seeds indoors this week, but its still 8 weeks until anything goes outside. Closer to 10-12!

[@tomatoespoppieseverything]

Great video, Cara! I love that you include the birds and flowers😊 I think cantaloupe harvest is tricky, so much so that I usually just wait until they harvest themselves by dropping off the vine(so I support mine in mesh bags).

[@irenesgardenandmore]

❤ your garden has produced so much harvest Cara ! Love your flowers within the garden !

[@bluebirdhomestead]

I have really been loving all the flowers too ☺️

[@peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920]

Oh my goodness!Cara, you are the Garden Queen 👸 🍅 2lb 7.1oz.👍 You look wonderful ❤

[@bluebirdhomestead]

😊 thanks Peggy!

[@adrianamembreno2821]

i live in virginia too!!! i plan on homesteading when i’m older which is a long time from now but, i love your content 🫶

[@mountainlife86]

You have a beautiful garden. I wish one day I will have a garden like that too

[@christopherpatrick2343]

Great 👍

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thank you 😊

[@zWXRzKING]

nice work cara keep it going also a beutiful garden that u have

[@myrustygarden]

The Hydrangea is gorgeous they remind me of the old lady swim caps 😂. The garden is looking stunning Cara and what a glorious bounty to feed your family. Have a super week be safe in the storm ⛈️, Ali 🇨🇦

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thanks so much

[@oluwanifemikim1996]

I can imagine the joy you felt ❤ God is good

[@monicas2461]

Your harvest is a colorful and pretty work of art! The hydrangeas are beautiful!!!

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thank you very much!

[@robynclarke5274]

The butternut last longer if their stalk is kept long and it's not picked up by the stalk. If you wait for the rockmelon stalk starts to dry off, they will be darker orange and sweeter.

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thank you for the tips! Learning how to pick rockmelon has definitely been a bit of a learning curve for me ☺️

[@ruthannecoro6198]

I love to watch the finch on my sunflowers and coneflowers ♥️

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Same! That’s been so great to see while I’ve been working in the garden!

[@NicoleSmithGardening]

Fantastic harvest! Love all the big tomatoes and the red noodle beans! You’re looking good, little mama! 😍

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thank you Nicole!! 💚💚

[@ijahdagang6121]

Beautiful flowers... ❤❤❤❤

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thank you so much 😃

[@ijahdagang6121]

@@bluebirdhomestead you're welcome

[@kathyweber2571]

Love the finches and gardens .Your gardens look so peaceful.I find gardening so relaxing.

[@bluebirdhomestead]

It really is so peaceful and relaxing, I love being connected with nature in the garden 😊💚

[@marykaystreasures]

You had such a bountiful garden ♥️👍🇺🇸🗝️ I'm sure it's overwhelming at times to put all those veggies at times. You are so blessed God bless and have a wonderful week ♥️👍♥️🗝️❤️

[@bluebirdhomestead]

The dehydrator is definitely always running these days that’s for sure 😊😉

[@vetz1989]

Your happy smiley mood really brightens the video. Not just brings entertainment but also makes us feel happy seeing your happy joyful mood. And also it's so pleasant and aesthetic ❤

[@gardeningonthewestforkwith8994]

You and your family have some great eats!! Made me hungary watching this morning.

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Haha, thanks!

[@helenlazoga1487]

Hi Cara. Great harvest from a beautiful garden. If you look where the cantaloupe is attached to the vine, you'll notice there is a small tendril so when it's dry then the fruit is ripe, also the smell and colour are indicators. Thanks for taking us along.

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thanks for the tip!

[@rulamin1]

The video is awesome, the garden is lovely and you are beautiful. I also have a garden and trying to develop it like yours. Had to start from scratch and had already drained all my savings. However, in two years it will be something to show. Thanks for the video that made my day

[@DiamondMeraz]

She looks so peaceful, I started gardening this year and I can say it is relaxing and calming watching everything grow and so exciting as well

[@wildfoxflowerfarm4480]

holy cow girl what a blessing to have that abundance

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thanks!

[@infjstardust4357]

yeah, birds are fantastic creatures! They have different colors.... We have a couple of rare birds around the area that are hanging by casually. Maybe, I can make a bird house next week!

[@bluebirdhomestead]

I love watching birds too. What kind of rare birds do you see?

[@melanieallen8980]

butterboy tomators look amazing!!

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thank you!

[@kariannecrysler640]

I absolutely love you glasses! I can’t do metal frames because when I smile my cheeks touch them and I get a burn on my cheeks. So I always notice nice frames without the metal 🤭

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Aww thank you, that is so sweet of you to say. I often prefer my contacts, so I don’t have to bother with the glasses constantly sliding down my nose haha -Cara

[@toniatalley1977]

I loved watching you harvest all of this. It's amazing!!!

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thank you so much 😊

[@toniatalley1977]

Youre very welcome!!!

[@noahdouglas702]

I live in the desert and I love the landscape around me, but also I deeply appreciate the scenery wherever you are. So peaceful 🤍

[@bluebirdhomestead]

That is wonderful. God created so many different landscapes and climates. It always amazing me the vast uniqueness of creation. 💚

[@kariannecrysler640]

17:06 I have a potted garden on the deck & since the end of June I have been snacking on the garden every morning. Fresh spinach leaves or lettuces, grape tomatoes & early in the season sugar snaps or radishes. Glad I’m not the only one lol

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Nice 😊 Garden snacks are the best! -Cara

[@1bbbewitched]

Thank you for the smile you gave me today, the joy that you found in those beautiful birds was wonderful watching you watch them. Thank you again. 🤗❤️

[@bluebirdhomestead]

That makes my heart happy to hear that I brightened your day 😊🧡Thank you for watching and leaving such a kind comment 😊-Cara

[@dameofthedammits.6025]

Wonderful video!

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thank you very much! 😀

[@widionomotor7377]

Waw bunga yang sangat indah dipandang mata 😊menyenangkan sekali kalau bisa panen sayuran sendiri bunda😊

[@Writtenworlds1]

I love watching birds!

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Me too 🧡😊

[@stephaniehill655]

Cantaloupe will be soft at the picked end and smells sweet at the picked end when they are ready. And your garden looks great 🥰 thanks for sharing

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thank you for the tip! Hopefully I can be successful at picking some of the other ones out there -Cara

[@kuchdilsecreationsbysonali9605]

Wow what a harvest ❤❤

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thanks!

[@boldpicturesgardeners]

Thank you for showing us your great harvest ❤❤indeed abundant

[@bluebirdhomestead]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching :) -Cara

[@Doublehacres]

Wow Cara your garden looks amazing and what a harvest.

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thanks so much!

[@AHomesteadingHustle]

Love those little fold finches also! Bird watching is such a beautiful experience! Taking time to enjoy the little things is so important ❤ Your harvest is abundant!!!!

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Bird watching is so much fun isn’t it?! I think God gives us so many little blessings like that , it’d be a shame not to stop and appreciate them 💚🥰

[@AHomesteadingHustle]

​@@bluebirdhomestead100% agree!

[@DuongGarden]

The garden is so beautiful, you are really good at growing plants, your harvest is very satisfying to see. Can you share more about how to grow cantaloupes?

[@theswissgardenvlog3189]

What a beautiful harvest Cara, your garden is maturing beautifully and it’s great to see your hard work paying offgreat job👏🏾💚

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thank you Germaine! -😊Cara

[@poojithareddy1677]

Looking like a mini indian harvesting

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thank you! :)

[@charliequincy8884]

Love this video. Lots of variety being harvested. One of my favorite parts is when the kitty cat comes to visit haha You have earned a new sub today. Looking forward to seeing other videos especially the drip irrigation

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Welcome! Thank you so much for watching and following along! 😊😊Our cat loves to hang out with me in the garden, she is such a sweetheart. If you are interested we do have a video on our channel about how we installed the drip irrigation: Drip Irrigation System For Raised Beds Using Drip Tape kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6XJiJyuZcqSmZo There is also one about the pex under the ground system too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoDKfol_rpKHipIsi=2qn5fadeITXr3-us 😊

[@grannyrorystudio492]

Wow very nice garden so full of abundant cantaloupes & melons harvest,huge liked

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thank you! 😊 That is very nice of you to say 😊-Cara

[@elitesflowers-floristshop.3616]

Your garden is a paradise….

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thank you so much 😊 We love it, it is one of my favorite places to be 💚

[@terrysimpson6761]

We call them rock melons here in Australia but we wait till the green has totally gone to pick them. Love your garden.

[@bluebirdhomestead]

I learned something new! Thanks for sharing. I did not know they were called rock melons. 🙂-Cara

[@sweetbeesofi]

What a beautiful harvest! Thanks for sharing with us!! 😄

[@yudmilaarag..470]

Omg I love your channel 😭🤩Thanks ❤

[@nkanyisongosi6202]

I really admire your work❤God bless you🎉🎉😅

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thank you! 😊

[@dongyinao1569]

Nice garden maam

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thank you!!

[@LH-mo9ct]

The golden finch is also one of my favorite birds to watch.

[@bluebirdhomestead]

It is one of our favorites too 😊

[@emilygardening]

Incredible harvest. Also so encouraging to see what you accomplish with having a new baby! Mine is 7 weeks old, and it's hard to do much of anything. But we are getting better every day

[@bluebirdhomestead]

oh you had your baby?!?! Congratulations!!!!!!!🎉🎊 🎉🙌🙌🙌🙌 Don’t let youtube fool you I definitely am not harvesting like this everyday. One of the reasons the harvest was so big is because I didn’t step foot in the garden for a week or two so it had piled up. 😊 Life with newborns is tough. Don’t feel discouraged. Most days it is survival mode haha -Cara 💚

[@emilygardening]

@@bluebirdhomestead thank you for the encouragement!

[@bluebirdhomestead]

No problem! Having a baby is no joke haha

[@desireebritt8643]

I ALSO WANT TO TELL YOU THAT YOUR GARDEN IS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS 😊

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Aww thank you so much 😊

[@sondarang538]

Wow such a beautiful place you have and weather is also perfect❤

[@user-kj8lw6do5h]

I love that you take the moments to notice and share those beautiful things taking place, like the storm coming in, the bees on the flowers, the birds. It is always a pleasure to take the time to smell the roses so to speak. Never let those moments pass you by. And yes...lol, You have a very nice harvest, despite the squash beetles. Happy Harvesting Season!

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thank you for your kind words. Appreciating the beautiful creation around us is something I never want to take for granted. Nature is beautiful. -Cara

[@kimberlycooper6419]

This ia my dream garden!! OMG!! So much fresh food. What a blessing

[@infjstardust4357]

there's something about picking or harvesting squashes that really fascinates me.... there are some Filipino beetles there, too. They are friends with Japanese beetles!😄 🌾🌾You can boil the corn tassels with the young corn leaves and drink them as tea. If you have lemongrass and oregano, put them all in a kettle and you're good!🌾🌾

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Oh how fascinating! I have never heard of using corn for tea before, what does it taste like? Does it have additional health benefits? -Cara

[@sunnyngosgarden4393]

Omg, i love your garden

[@gmansecond4103]

Nice haul with all that blight on everything. I tried hydrogen peroxide last year and it did wonders for my tomato plants. The "Rusted Gardener" using it all the same with good results. Thanks for the video!

[@kuchdilsecreationsbysonali9605]

Wow ur tomatoes are amazing ❤❤

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Some really did get large this year!

[@Glamst.447]

I enjoyed this 🥰

[@bluebirdhomestead]

I'm so glad! Thank you 😊

[@reginabrubaker2310]

Absolutely beautiful display of harvest !!

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thank you kindly 😊

[@vaf]

You have such a beautiful and peaceful home, i love your garden

[@SirDucky2000]

i would defend this lady with my life❤ she is too sweet

[@Manjot609]

I've never gardened in my life but this was really satisfying. Maybe one day!

[@RosiM-zs6tc]

When you harvest another cantaloupe a tip is when you slice it, it'll go through pretty easy otherwise it's still not ripe enough. You can let them ripen a little inside like a tomato just won't be as sweet💖

[@sandrabeauchamp4207]

Hello my dear friend everything is wonderful blessings always my dear friend amen 💯♥️🙏🙏🙏

[@bluebirdhomestead]

thank you so much 😊

[@thihuongtran3742]

I love nature too

[@bulbouskiwicat9608]

I have a garden in my backyard, that’s not quite as big but it’s stuffed with lots of stuff so this video is a nice reminder of the nice weather of the late summer and autumn. I love being outdoors and harvesting my own vegetables like I’m independent

[@rosierose8859]

You are gem and I love the energy! Congrats on the harvest. Wishing you many more successful harvests in the years to come!

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thank you so much! That is so kind of you! -Cara

[@debbieyzuel7887]

Your hydrangeas are beautiful.

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thank you! They are some of my favorite garden plants 😊💚😊

[@artport7]

Awesome harvest!!

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thank you! 😊

[@ijahdagang6121]

So beautiful garden....Happy harvesting.. wish you success and be healthy always

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thank you very much! -Cara

[@ijahdagang6121]

@@bluebirdhomestead you're welcome

[@gardenfarmer8755]

Wow that was an amazing harvest video!😀 So much food!!!

[@bluebirdhomestead]

😊 It is a blessing to have a garden, we are grateful.

[@jessicaeddins6550]

A helpful tip for bug control in your garden is put a fence around it with enough clearance on all sides so that you can still harvest as usual and then at one side or end as you choose, add a duck coop with an entrance to your garden. Then get you some female runner ducks. They only eat bugs never plants so your harvest is safe, and you get eggs as a bonus.

[@realnameslater4187]

This video makes me really happy. It feels so real compared to content I’ve been trying to find on other platforms. This is my dream and I hope I can have a garden this beautiful. I just feel so hopeless I have no idea where to start but your energy makes me feel like it’s possible! I subscribed so maybe your videos will continue to give me hope.

[@ginahampton2129]

Oh wow! Your harvest is beautiful!

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thank you 😊 😊😊

[@jillmcdonald1714]

Hi Cara, thanks for being here, well there but ya know, right! I just happened to check how big the Honeynut schadhaft are supposed to be when mature. I’d not heard of them before but it said they are 2.5”-4 1/2” X 8-10” long so it looks like the ones you got were perfectly ripe! I live in Western Washington State and our seasons are somewhat alike. I haven’t had a garden since I lost my husband 10 years ago. He loved gardening but it’s been difficult for me as I am disabled and restricted with my lack of abilities. I’m not giving up tho! I will somehow manage to have raised garden beds next year! I had gotten a lot of seeds this spring to get the garden this year, but had to have surgery that took its toll and so now I am waiting. Have you ever heard of Sweet meat Squash? If you haven’t, you otta look’em up cuz they are the best I’ve ever had. I just heard you are in Virginia! I thot you were in Wisconsin?!? I used to live in Eastern Virginia when in the military, Navy. Virginia is a lot different than Washington State do not sure if the Sweet meat Squash will grow there. Have a great nite and keep trusting in God, you never know what he will let you Grow! Jilli

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Hi Jilli, I am sorry about your husband's passing. I hope you are able to get a garden in next year! I have seen some great options on the market for vertical gardening towers too, that might make things easier on you. I have never heard of sweet meat squash, but I just looked it up and it would grow in our zone, so I will have to give it a try! Thanks for the suggestion, and thank you for the info on the honey nut squashes too. Yes we are in Virginia! :) I hope you have a wonderful rest of your day! -Cara

[@LittleGardenBigDreams]

Oh my favorite hydrangeas Cara💕so pretty 🌸 What a beautiful harvest!! Love that abundance. Hope you’re doing well xx Cathi xx 😘

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thank you! The limelight Hydrangeas are some of my favorites 😊🥰😊

[@samg461a]

That looks about the size I’ve seen all the honeynut squashes in markets. They are small but their flavour is unmatched.

[@bluebirdhomestead]

There flavor is really delicious, I will be growing them in my garden again for sure :) -Cara

[@sylviahudell2171]

Hi Cara! Wow! That was a awesome harvest of vegetables. You can be very proud of that harvest. I put out sunflower seeds for my gold finches, they are such a pretty bird. Your hydrangeas are beautiful. Thanks for sharing.💜❤️💙

[@bluebirdhomestead]

I’m loving seeing those finches! I’m thinking I’ll keep doing the sunflowers just for those

[@megslittlehouseinthecountry]

Wonderful harvest Cara! Those tomatoes are amazing! And winter squashes store so well. Butternut is great as soup or shredded into a salad. 💖💖💖 I have never grown cantaloupe, but when I buy at the store I always try and select the ones with very little green in the skin, and are mostly a tan color with a strong fruity scent. I would suppose that would be the same for harvesting out of the garden.🤔💖😉

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Hi Meg!! Yes butternut squash soup is a favorite in our house, I’ve already made it several times so far this year 😊😊😊

[@lmd2454]

The things you want to look for with cantaloupe is its tan on the outside, no green. The tendril closest to the melon is dried up and the melon will just easily release from the vine when you touch it. Looks like you could have waited a little longer on that one. Absolutely stunning harvest and I’m super jealous because the incredibly hot and dry summer here caused my whole garden to be a fail.

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thank you for the tips! 😀😀

[@smallspaceswithGloria]

Beautiful harvest 😊

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thank you!

[@gardenstatesowandsew]

Wow! Awesome harvest. Beautiful ❤

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thank You 😊

[@europeanwanderlust1097]

What a great harvest!

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thank you!! :)