I only WEED the garden ONCE a Year! (Garden Tour)

[@happyhoppershomestead8664]

Lol "a gazillion of them" cracked me up. Girl you wear whatever you need to those of us who have watched you for years do not care at all!! You all are amazing I continue to learn something everytime I watch. I pray over my garden too EVERYTIME I'm in it. Have a good rest of the week see you Saturday morning

[@littlesuzie6672]

Sarah, you are a breath of fresh air. You are truly the definition of humility, and I think you and Kevin are both wonderful. You guys have such green thumbs! Your garden’s looking amazing! Thank you for sharing this journey with us, and also publicly acknowledging God’s Grace in your lives, and blessings He’s bestowed on your lovely garden. It really helps, to have an “attitude of gratitude”! and He loves that, I am sure. Well done, and I look forward to the next garden update! Love and greetings from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤️👏👏

[@marking-time-gardens]

Amen! Well said... thank you. 💕🌻🐛

[@Alexe829]

@@marking-time-gardens yep, Attitude of Gratitude,every day...you won't go too far wrong. I watched Kate Bowler. A remarkable young woman. Worth a look. Blessings from sunny Spanish Isla!!!

[@marking-time-gardens]

@@Alexe829 Thank you for the referral to Kate Bowler. I did check out her channel and I am grateful to have been introduced. Blessings from Ohio🌻🐛

[@susanellis3287]

I’ve always prayed over my garden, and I’ve found that the garden is such a peaceful place to do a good bit of praying. I’m a 62 year old caretaker of my husband who is a stroke victim for 11 years now. I’m home all the time and even though I have arthritis in my legs and feet, I so much enjoy getting outside and observing the growth and trying things I’ve watched others share on You Tube. What a blessing y’all have been to so many of us.

[@gabbygertie8709]

Bless your heart. You're devotion to your husband made me tear up. I too find my garden peaceful and I pray for a bountiful harvest so I can donate to those in need. Praying for continued strength and blessings for you both.

[@dlsdyer9071]

@@gabbygertie8709 We have been in ministry all our married life. On our travels, we have noted the most godly people we meet are farmers and gardeners. They don’t expect to receive but rather give. They spend hours a day in prayer while they are working. They are dependent on the mercies of God as He gives the increase. Love and blessings to you all! ‘The Lord bless you and keep you, the LORD make His face to shine upon you and give you peace.’

[@marymiller4155]

What a sweet spirit you seem to have! God bless you for all that you do for your husband . I’m glad that you have a garden and that you have peace there. I find that I am so relaxed while in my garden too and I always thank the Lord for blessing us with bounty for ourselves and to share with others.

[@suemitchell1354]

I believe Praying over your gardens even flowers always helps a lot.

[@reneeclark9903]

We always use a black light flashlight at night to find hornworms. They glow and are easy to spot. We gather them in a bottle and our chickens and turkeys will eat them with gusto the next morning. Your garden looks beautiful. God Bless you both.❤️

[@patriciajones9711]

What a great idea. I'll try it, too. We have turkeys and chickens that would love the treat!

[@annphilbeck5174]

I usually put them into my wheelbarrow and pour gas on them. gas costs too much now. lol

[@j.b.6855]

@@annphilbeck5174 A bucket of soapy water will do, no need for gas.

[@pamwilliamson6636]

I do that, too. Just finished my rounds a few minutes ago. I hate those worms!

[@annphilbeck5174]

@@j.b.6855 I make water, hot peppers or cayenne, dawn . to spray

[@tammy2813]

Your cotton pants are awesome! I wear them while I work in the garden to protect my legs from the sun and bugs that love to snack on me. They are cooler than jeans to me. You do what you have to do and and do not worry about us! I love learning from you and I know the community does also. Your garden looks amazing!

[@FoundThingsandFamilyLegacies]

When I could not find tomato clips in 2020 (supply chain/out of stock were the answers at the numerous stores I checked) I looked at what I had in my house and shed. I found pipe cleaners - and they have worked beautifully! I've even used pipe cleaner to hold up winter squash plants as big as the Banana Pink winter squash plants, watermelon, cucumbers.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Great idea!

[@littlehouseonthehillhomestead]

Good idea...probably a LOT cheaper too!

[@linmcdon1662]

GOOD on you. I love when folks can “make it work”.

[@auntdello5286]

Great idea! I had a similar issue here. My solution was to cut a couple old t-shirts into continuous strips. I rolled them into balls like twine. I'm still using those balls. I also used some face masks with tie straps, that I made, to support my trellised melons and squash.

[@jsmythib]

I use a thick twine, natural fiber rope. very cheap 500ft rolls. I just tie loosely and have never had trouble. I also try and weave my tomato plants into the cattle panels as they grow. No need for ties at this point.

[@ygrittesnow1701]

You look beautiful in anything Sarah. And if your comfortable while working, who cares. Great work on the gardens. Going to be a great harvest.

[@shadyacrefarm1005]

Your garden looks great, but I love your faith in God and that you tell everyone about it. God Bless You and your family.

[@jkq9717]

And LOVE THE SHIRT!! 🇺🇸

[@denisesummers3107]

Sarah, I don’t feel that you should apologize to anyone about you praising god. When my granddaughter was about 3 we would pick blackberries around my pool. One day she stopped me and told me , “grandma did you know that god put these berries here just for us” and of course I told her “yes baby god put these wonderful berries here just for us”. You should be comfortable when you work in your garden. I’m in Texas and it’s very hot ! Thank you so much for the video. God Bless

[@shelly936]

Sarah, Looks like you need a little garden cart with wheels to sit on while you work your way down the rows. I love your hat! Thank you for sharing your life and struggles on the homestead. I always learn something new. God Bless!

[@purplegreen5436]

‘Footrest Fold-A-Way Tapestry Elevated Foot Stool Adjustable Foot Rest Rolling’ 🙂 looks like a pretty little creeper

[@yerneedsry]

Got the hat.

[@daviddeininger2938]

I'm not sure what they're called, but the carts a mechanic scoots around on under cars would work for weeding on your ground cover. Just a thought.

[@juliebarnett9812]

I love my garden seat with wheels, but don't think it would be as effective in helping me get up under the plants in the holes like she's doing. Sometimes it might work if the hole is more open and the plant isn't as bushy. Just my input, but again, I love my wheeled garden seat.

[@linmcdon1662]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for speaking about this in a serious manner. I have seen some folks who continuously laugh and giggle through their whole video, as if homesteading is a “joke”. This is serious “stuff”. It is hard work; and, the positive results are VERY rewarding. May GOD continue to Bless and Keep you guys.

[@melaniegray4274]

I live on GA/SC border outside of Augusta GA. We've already had a dozen or so 100+ degree days. I live in a townhouse and most of my plants are in containers. I was noticing sunburns on many of my citrus trees, tomatoes, and blackberries. I convinced my family to help make a structure to put up a 20% shade cloth to help let as much sun in as was needed for the full sun plants. Since then (last 2 weeks) my plants and THRIVED. Its amazing how much of a small difference can make plants happy or suffer. Thank you for all the tips over the years.

[@rbailey7880]

We are at the same at Hartwell Ga

[@debbiecole7005]

Yes amen our gardens are a blessing from God and I thank him every time I enter into mine!❤️

[@joyces.9021]

Praying for your garden is just another way of stewarding the land God has blessed you with. ❤️

[@johnmorgan6931]

Hello 👋 beautiful how are you doing

[@handyfamilyman]

Yes! Praying is the best thing we can do! ❤️

[@jenniferrosario1489]

I'm with you, God has blessed us with hardens and the ways to preserve our harvest. He is so good to us

[@moisnhcrnr]

Thanks for your expression of gratitude to God for His generous blessings.

[@felisha9406]

I have never used tomato clips. We cut our stakes and we use old rags and shirts and cut into strips. We tie the tomatoes up loosely and it’s worked for years. My grandmother done. My parents and me.

[@tamararobinson2069]

Was great to hang out with you in the garden🤗

[@staceyjones3261]

I pray for blessing for my garden too. I find so many lesson to be learned while tending the garden also. Thank you for sharing your passion for gardening and love of Christ.

[@bethanyfields4706]

God will continue to pour out gazillions of blessings on your family, if for no other reason than He inhabits the PRAISES of His people. I am so thankful for the numerous lessons you guys have shared with me. I'm laying here recovering from back surgery and my heart hurts with desire to be out in my garden. I'm just gonna keep trusting Him, knowing He'll put me back out there in His perfect time. God bless. Rogersville, Tennessee 🙏🏼🧡

[@bonniefordahl7065]

You make hard work look so easy!! 😜 wish I had your energy and nimbleness but those days are gone forever for me. So I have to live vicariously through you. Thanks for all you do to post these videos. God bless you and your family ❤️

[@judynoorda8046]

I have always prayed over my garden and thanked God for feeding my family! I’m so grateful and know that all things good come from God!

[@suzanneburns6130]

Your garden looks amazing! Thank you bringing me along, as I love vicariously through you in your garden/farming journey. 🥰🤗

[@cilandialane3084]

I am dealing with a Grazon soil damage this year. It came in from cow manure. The farmer sprayed the hay grass and the cows eat it and then they use the manure for compost soil. People buy the contaminated cow manure and use it in the garden and it makes a huge mess with the plants. It is a nightmare to clean up.

[@sharylfuller9277]

Jess had her rant about this situation just this week.

[@schammond8993]

I had the same problem. My pepper looks like it was sprayed with round up. And yes it is an expensive mess.

[@gabbygertie8709]

This is the 2nd comment on grazon in compost. I was going to use some commercially sold chopped straw to mulch my tomatoes. It doesn't usually get this hot and muggy here in Michigan till August. Now I am a little skittish about putting any type of mulch on my garden.

[@SAtoUSAgirl]

I love watching you - your grace and Godly love just shines through!

[@CrownJewelDanes12]

It makes me so happy to hear you talk about prayer and praying over your garden. My husband and I do the same and we pray for our livestock to do well etc . So thrilled to hear you proclaim proudly your faith !!!!!

[@donna1018]

I love your cotton pants they look very comfortable!

[@dawnmcdonald7253]

Sunday night we went night hunting for horn worms and picked at least 30 off, monday night we found 7 and last night we also found about 7. But thankfully knock on wood we have caught most before noticeable damage. We are way down in the far SW corner of Arkansas

[@dianebrown9887]

You both are such good teachers! I love your continued testimony of praising The Lord. He is so good to us!

[@livinglifewithlindascott8658]

Your cotton pants look just fine I wear them all the time.. garden looks great💗💗💗

[@caroleeeey]

Very satisfying to see you sweeping up those weeds. Loved this video and Kevin in the background on his tractor 🚜

[@johnmorgan6931]

Hello 👋 beautiful how are you doing?

[@moniquewendt5266]

It made me smile to hear you say you pray over your garden. I do this too.

[@MrRKWRIGHT]

Times are tough. We all need to do what we can to survive - strong and self sufficient.

[@reneeallen3569]

You can plant your tomato suckers for extra plants.

[@monicajans8651]

I love that you pray and ask God to bless & protect your garden! After all, He is our provider!

[@pamelamiller4177]

Sarah & Kevin, I so appreciate your attitude of gratitude to our Great Creator, God. The blessings we enjoy from your homestead is inspiring in many ways! Thank you.

[@tgood9344]

Sarah you are so cute:) you and Kevin are such great people. I have 5 adult children and you inspire me to work harder and show by example especially to my children and grandchildren. I love your lifestyle and way of thinking and living. It’s a wonderful example to us all.👍🏻🌺

[@debbiethompson9853]

Sara please take pictures of the different bugs in the future so we know what to look for relates to your types of tomatoes

[@robbielynnhowle]

Amen! Thank God for all things!🙏🏻🙌🏻

[@abundantlyblessed]

I agree!! It is an honor to partner with God in caring for his creation!! Your garden is gorgeous 😍❤️🙏

[@dandan8333]

Your garden is looking awesome. Can't wait to see your bounty.

[@victornowlin9092]

That's so good y'all are certainly blessed.

[@jetman258]

I really enjoyed this very much. Thanks for explaining things you are doing and why. It is very helpful. Enjoy the harvest.

[@DavidSmith-bw3bk]

You have so many comments, but I also wanted to thank you for bringing us another and useful gardening video. I prayed over my little garden today. I've been worried about the heat ( Upstate S. C.) and the effects it would have on the tomato blossoms; thank you for lessening my anxiety. I will trim my marigolds tomorrow; I'm hoping they will bush out and bloom. Bless you and Kevin. Thank you so much Lee

[@heatherj3030]

Your cotton pants look so comfy! Perfect for gardening.😊

[@MichiganFarmGirl1]

Sarah, get yourself a low, rolling garden cart so you can save your back. I have a low Rubbermaid one that I've had for years. I use it to pick bush beans. The seat doubles as a storage box. Love it!

[@charleshenry5139]

Thanks Sarah ! What a beautiful garden and YES thank GOD for all the wonderful things he does for us.l thank him too when I’m in my garden too. We are so blessed. You both are very hard workers and truly love your videos. Thanks so much! God Bless Chuck!

[@kcs.farm09]

Good Morning Sarah! Garden looks amazing! May the Lord bless you richly!

[@paulettafritz8272]

Yes! God bless the USA and your garden 👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍

[@lancebailey683]

Beautiful garden, Sarah and Kevin. I really like how the ground cloth suppresses weeds. Most excellent. That garden is a real treat for the eyes.

[@bcooper7352]

I don’t care what you wear I just enjoy your enthusiasm!

[@GravInducedSleepTrac]

Praise be to GOD for all your blessing Sarah & Kevin! YOUR HOMESTEAD IS JUST SO WONDERFUL!

[@txnana5459]

Those cotton pants look so comfy and that’s all that counts! Thank you for sharing and God bless!

[@grannyrsh5553]

Your garden is wonderful and the knowledge you share is priceless. God is great! Thanks so much!

[@nomchompsky2883]

the stalks on those tomatoes are hosses! love watching you two do so much so right. It's the rare person who gets to taste both more urban, corporate world and rural homesteading world... Though I imagine with your personalities you'd make the best of your situation it is very clear this life suits you well. You two are very intelligent and sensible in your approach and learning... it's a pleasure to be able to partake in your life through youtube.

[@kathyyoung3484]

"Tis a gift to come down where we ought to be."

[@diannemiller4754]

Butterfly on your marigolds makes me smile. Thank you for sharing.

[@maggiemay5510]

Same ~

[@45Colleen1]

I would love to see how you cut back the marigolds or your flower plants to help them grow bushy instead of lengthy. Thank Kevin and Sarah what you share with us. God bless! 💜

[@kellybelanger2561]

I pray for God's blessing on my garden too Sarah . so important this year to put up as much as we can

[@papawsplace]

Guy's the garden is beautiful, the heat down here in La. is taking a toll on the gardens. Take care and God Bless!

[@dannettawentworth419]

I use the woven weed fabric and irrigation because of you all but I have a top for you! Use your blower to clean up! I love it!

[@Miguel195211]

I like a tidy neat garden so I get rid of weeds often. My home good presentation is very important.

[@XOjmmXO]

I am loving the sweat pants!! The only bottoms I wear in the garden anymore! So tired of scrapes and sun burns! They are breathable and keep me cool!!

[@michellebreitbarth4279]

Thanks to both of you, I put woven weed fabric in my garden this year. The best thing ever. 😍

[@Wildevis]

That weed fabric is such a time saver in many ways

[@christinedehn3257]

Cutting back transplants and thinning out seedlings are two jobs that many gardeners find difficult. If you have animals that will eat your discards, wonderful. Even if you don't though, remember, "Compost is not waste".

[@nancymark3664]

Thank you for sharing you love of gardening with us. My husband and I are enjoying the videos and learning somethings we will be applying go our gardening. God Bless you too

[@leeparker4903]

You all are by far my favorite You Tube series. I admire your character and work ethic, you make a great team. Kevin might try putting a bale spear on the back of that tractor so he can move two bales at a time. If you are going very far it can save you time and fuel. Keep up the great work. God bless you both.

[@annasensee8132]

For some reason I haven't been praying for my garden, so thanks for the reminder ❤️

[@Coptergirljs]

It's 63 degrees at 11:08 here in Maine. This is the warmest day so far. Been in the high 30''s s and low 40's at night. I'm sick of putting blankets and buckets on everything. It's suppose to get in the 80's this weekend; I'll believe it when I see it! I'm jealous!

[@SaraPfeffer]

For the sunburns, 50/50 ACV with the mother and cold water compresses, like with flour sack tea towels. It pulls the heat and helps to prevent blistering. I am a red head and just have to think about the sun to burn, and this has been my go to for 15 years or so, since I developed an allergy to aloe because I used it so much. Just make sure to partially ring out the tea towel so you dont make a puddle, and be prepared to smell like a pickle for a while... The first burn of the season always hurts the worst, praying for you, God Bless!!

[@cynthiafisher9907]

I am concerned about you even getting sunburns. The sun damages your skin when it burns, it will sho wipe when you are older and could lead to skin cancer. Please be careful! My youngest (Adult)daughter is a redhead and she doesn’t take it seriously and it scares me for her.

[@SaraPfeffer]

@@cynthiafisher9907 I am 41, and have been getting burned forever. I had to use a thin coat of zinc oxide(desitin) because the SPF 100 was prescribed, but didnt work. I sunscreen everyday, multiple times a day, and still get burned. I see a dermatologist every 6 months for a head to toe, and other than being freckled, my skin is healthy. When I was little I ended up burning the soles of my feet while swimming, burned the whites of my eyes using UV blocking goggles. I just learned to take precautions and teach my son who is just as red headed as I am how to as well.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

@@SaraPfeffer It sounds like you are doing what you can. I wish you well!

[@rbailey7880]

Sarah, we have watched you guys for years. This video made me cry, and the reason was joyous. The love and learning and squashed caterpillar was just special! Special because of all our years of gardening, never have we had the forethought to pray over it....I promise I will be praying over our blessings even down to a semi green thumb that I know was God given. I'm so greatful to you guys! Take care and God Bless 🙌

[@tpaw6908]

Be careful with the heat. We all are working to gather. Great tip. God bless thank you

[@lindabonecutter6952]

We used to scoop up the mounds of soybeans that spilt out of the grain truck. ( near our home) Being a family of 9 living on welfare ( Dad was injured on a job. Don't know if disability social security was a thing back then) We would roast them in the oven and eat them . At that time also we ate lambs quarter, poke leaves, dandelion greens. My late husband introduced me to eating dandelion blossoms fixed like fried mushrooms. Oh so yummy!!!!

[@victoriakelley2392]

Sarah ... LOVE that you share your faith as well as your knowledge. You and Kevin are blessings to so many. xxoo

[@sallyburkett-caskinette8723]

Hi, I’m in the middle to end of the season for my tomatoes. I have not seen one horn worm or any other bug on my tomatoes! What a wonderful season it has been!

[@johnmorgan6931]

Hello 👋 beautiful how are you doing?

[@Teefs]

It must be the year for tomatoes. Ours look incredible, too. I have never seen such thick and sturdy stems.

[@paulinesullivan9950]

Its great that you pray over your garden. Mathew 6:6 Thanks Sarah for the great example you are!

[@robertlafollette2236]

The garden is looking great. God Bless.

[@redmapleleaf4617]

So true about the flower pruning! With my petunias, about mid-season when they get all sprawly and ugly looking and needing major dead-heading, I BUTCHER them with garden shears! After that, they look like they went through a war! lol Then I fertilize and water them and a couple weeks later, the bloom is AWESOME and even better than the first one! I used to offer the kids $5 per tomato horn worm and I never paid out once! They definitely are very difficult to find.

[@turnapage7417]

I don't want this to sound mean, but, while loving Kevin, it was such a please watching this precious lady doing her thing...I have ALWAYS learned to so much on this channel....and will continue to do so.

[@johnmorgan6931]

Wow that's really great How is everything over there beautiful?

[@marybethham4967]

Your garden looks wonderful. God is richly blessing for sure. He is so awesome. Hay looks good also. Thanks for sharing. God Bless

[@mikecrow565]

Amen! God is good. Thanks for the tour.

[@rodneyb7918]

I enjoy going back and watching past videos, before I subscribed

[@KristinaBakerSmith]

You can find horn worms at night with a black light. Its pretty cool😎

[@debbiereuben1346]

Sarah when you sat down to start weeding I thought to myself I sure hope she has sunscreen on. I hope you're not burned to badly. If so put some white vinegar on the burn. I loved spending time in your garden with you. Blessings to you, Kevin and the girls. Love from Western NY. ❤️

[@z144000]

Thank you dear Sister Sarah ( & Kevin ). Good job, nice plants. Sunburn ouch ! Take care. God Bless you all in Love. ( shared to f/b ) Maranatha !

[@swancottage1929]

Thank you! Loved the day in the garden!

[@freestatehomestead]

Outstanding gift from God!!! Preach!

[@dayneholt4149]

Sarah sorry you sunburned your legs, no worries your pant choice looked comfortable, they were fine. Be well, blessings.

[@janetdupree6353]

Thanks for the demonstration with clear instructions. I do wish you had showed how to remove the “sucker” branches on your tomatoes. Good for you for having the gumption to squish that nasty tomato caterpillar!

[@carolmalko615]

Sarah, you are such an inspiration to me. Thank you for your garden tour!

[@jenniferrescott1149]

Thanks for bringing us along . your garden is looking amazing😊

[@tammynevil2422]

I agree, I thank God and the plant

[@ladycobra3]

I cannot work in the garden in jeans so I love your cotton pants, they look a lot cooler than jeans do. I go to Goodwill and buy hospital scrubs. The tops usually have pockets for things I need and the pants are lightweight, no buttons or zippers to poke me as I do a lot of bending, and quick drying if I get wet. Love my cheap cheap scrubs.

[@ewigkriegerkennelsbonnieza2516]

I've had really good luck with planting basil & mint around my tomatoes to keep away the bugs and caterpillars, and also around my peppers.

[@Emeraldwitch30]

I used to work in a big nursery/ greenhouse complex. I was taught this very early on. I saw it for myself with petunias-we had a whole table full of petunia flats flip over in a storm. My boss had me take scissors and trim them flat. In less than 2 weeks, those were our most beautiful flats of flowers. So many people were told that pinching off that first bloom on Salvia and snap dragons and marigolds and so many others would make for a bigger plant and more flowers sooner than leaving them be. There are a few plants that do not need to be pinched back but they are really few. Many veggies benefit from pinching back like peppers and eggplants. On the weeding front, mr Danny at deep south Homestead hurt his knee and bought a little fat wheeled rolling seat! I watched him using it and knew I had to have one. My family bought me one for mothers day and it is wonderful in the garden for weeding I did have to put cushion on mine but its wonderful for just scooting down the row weeding and working. But my tomatoes are no way big as yours. They are just starting to really perk up and grow. Bt is my go to for caterpillars too! Lovely video.

[@Emeraldwitch30]

All seeds sold to consumers are non gmo seeds as it is illegal to sell to us. On soybeans if fermented soy changes and the estrogen changes. (Layman's terms there are big scientific terms i cant spell) I have issues digesting soy and digesting chick peas. Both soybeans and chickpeas are the same family. I can use beano but I found asian fermented products help with the tummy troubles.

[@gabbygertie8709]

We use the woven black cover and we're on our 3rd roll! It has allowed me to still garden. At 70 and disabled I cannot bend over, or get on my hands and knees to weed anymore. I planted the sweetheart tomatoes and got most of my seeds from Baker Creek and Hoss Tools. Everything came up except for my parsnips. Looking forward to a bountiful harvest. I planted 68 tomato plants, what was I thinking?! Actually my tomatoes last year didn't do well, so hoping the canners will be busy!

[@laurenf1966]

Sarah I enjoyed spending time as you weeded and educated us on various garden topics…thank you!