If I had know it was this easy I would have done it years ago!

[@lezacurtis5880]

Hi Becky, I would like to request you show the chickens more. I miss them. I really enjoyed them at your last home. Would have loved seeing them working their way through all the corn and squash leaves.❤🐓❤

[@sarah082177]

Mee Toooo

[@lindastent-campbell5130]

Me, too. Please!

[@PinkCat96]

Yes!❤

[@TD-izAbxy]

I miss the girls too!!!

[@mrsrichter8586]

Yes! Me, too.🐤💛

[@phatmeemaw6322]

I have been told, the more you save your own seeds the more they become acclimated to your soil, weather conditions pest, etc, so the idea is they will be more robust each year!

[@tamararoberts9307]

I believe that is true

[@Passioakka]

That´s true, if you do so the seeds get more acclimated.

[@SJ-fj5jz]

It is true, and I've found it's usually the second year's saving that is the best. Especially for veg. Flower seeds seem a lot easier and less fussy. Happy seed saving 🌱

[@PhoenixFlowerEmma]

Same with people. Natives have been selectively bred over years in the same environment so the ones with traits better suited to that climate and its challenenges have more kids and healthier stronger ones...

[@marilyntorsch3970]

Hi Becky, I’d like to see the chickens playing in the plants you gave them. It’s amazing to watch you cleaning up the garden. You do a great job. Thank you for sharing 🤗

[@taraschmidheini4674]

She's really on top of it!

[@carikendrick8064]

You live the life...I would love to harvest seeds store and grow and then plant care and harvest again...then cook and store all of that hard work....however I am now almost 60 years old and in not great health and on dialysis but working on a kidney transplant....if I could only go back in time this is what I would love to do....I enjoy living through your videos....what a lucky hard working lady who absolutely deserves this life and joy...I will be praying for you and your family

[@Med_Zeb]

Can I suggest a Chicken Cam? Just a camera you keep on the chickens and every once in a while you can pop up video in the corner of them digging through the stuff you throw in for them?

[@CBOWERMAN]

The praying mantis contortionist ninja dance was awesome. Thank you for leaving that in the video. Now I don't feel so alone knowing that I've done that same dance in my garden more than a few times.

[@tracygreen5244]

Wow a kangaroo on your apron. It's 5.25am here in Queensland Australia.i was just waiting for my kettle to boil and watching 5 kangaroos in my back yard eating dewy grass. It rained last night so they are spread around our 1.6 acres both some mums and 2 out of the pouch joey's. Loving your garden. You have such great ideas too. Cuddles to baby Acre from Australia. Xx ps. Snapdragons are my favourite flower...ever.!

[@taraschmidheini4674]

Snapdragons need to be started really early, correct? I must make myself a note!!!! I love them too 😃

[@amyrivers4093]

I'm a kiwi and I can't imagine anything more serene than having kangaroos in your rather large backyard. 😊

[@ashleyculbertson3430]

Hi Becky! I would like to let you know that the process of using wind (or your breath) to separate seeds from chaff is called winnowing and its been done for thousands of years!

[@catherinemurray5956]

Thinking you could gather all flower seeds and use for Xmas gifts. What a treasure u have there. If your friends or family don’t plant you can donate to classrooms that could use them for a project! Bless u for all u do.

[@mercedesantongiorgi7072]

I'm saving my seeds too. Is very rewarding to have your own natural,organic seeds store.

[@brandymarie1363]

Our library coverted an old card catalog into a seed library. It's awesome.

[@rosemaryarnold3918]

Just saw this show. Instead of a bucket to haul off your waste, use a wheelbarrow. I bought a Better Homes & Garden hard-plastic, 4 wheeled wheel barrow (maybe 15 years ago). I've always kept it in my covered storage area. It is still in fantastic condition. It is very sturdy, but very light weight. You would love one, if you can find one like it. I think I bought it at Walmart or K-Mart, probably Walmart.

[@mouse7429]

Just subscribed after watching 2 of your videos. I am fascinated by your lifestyle. I shop for everything, and it's so amazing ro watch you do everything from scratch, I feel as if I'm depriving myself from doing the same thing as you. I just don't have it in me. I'll just keep watching your videos and continue to be amazed. I think you are a treasure

[@katherinewaity-fontanetta992]

It is so sad seeing the productive garden going back to bare earth, but the bounty is amazing!

[@Jaclyn111]

For seed separation- You can also put all the dry matter in a large black tote and crush it with your boots on! Then remove the dry plant matter and strain the bottom of the tote contents!!!! The seeds are heavy and will fall to the bottom while you stomp away! this is a huge time saver! hope that helps!

[@kathleenrutherford733]

Nice, always a pleasure hanging out with you ❤

[@karenmsuk]

Fun fact, how you were removing the petals is called winnowing the seeds from the chaff!

[@sarahnormally5508]

When I save flower seef, I usually leave the whole flower in the bag...no need for labels ❤

[@grannynoraswihart8565]

How rewarding Becky.

[@Gardenbythebeach]

Becky you must be so proud. Your garden and home is beautiful and you seem to have a lovely husband too ❤

[@leahfischer5264]

I've loved watching you learn and watch the cycle of a growing year. Thanks for sharing !!

[@JerrieLegree]

Last year and this year my veggies were all from seed...the seeds I used originally were heirloom seeds. So now every season I collect the seeds for next year! You are right it is very satisfying to bring them back to life in the spring!

[@carriemcginnis]

You should TOTALLY collect a smattering of those mystery seeds, label tem as such, and sprout a few just for funsies.

[@juliemulcahy7142]

Becky you have so much to give us. Thank you for your amazing content but more than that your beautiful soul is inspirational

[@smiller6925]

lol I love that you left in freaking out about the insect. girl after my own heart

[@Deb57272]

I know it was three months ago, but you’re getting me ready for the garden season❤❤❤👩🏻‍🌾🪴🧄💃🏻💃🏻keep encouraging us Becky❣️

[@belieftransformation]

Great vlog on seed saving, plus the clean up looks wonderful! Thanks for sharing! Blessings to everyone 🤗💗🇨🇦

[@DerrickAnderson89]

The thing you did with the seeds where you dropped them between containers is called winnowing! It's the same way they used to remove chaff from wheat. The husks and petals and such are lighter than the seeds and the breeze takes them away.

[@LupaLuna]

I just found your today. I have enjoyed all the different ones that I've watched. I love the way that you have and your approach to your gardening. I am envious but in the best way possible of your garden and your home and homestead. You were speaking about planting your herbs closer to your kitchen so that you would use them more. Back in the olden days they used to call that a kitchen garden, but I'm sure you're already know that. And you're right when you have those things close to the house you are definitely more likely to use them. Thank you so much for sharing yourself and your home with all of us. I am living vicariously through you.

[@SuperSherry1957]

You are learning survival skills! That is why you feel empowered. I love to camp and cook over campfire, just to prove to myself I can 😁

[@joanhunt7560]

I actually cut open original seed packet carefully and save it...then put saved seed back into it and write the year on it. I like the growing info and picture of the original plant. We have 3 acres and always have more garden than we can handle. Snap dragons are definitely one of my favorite flowers. Love my daily dose of Becky. Her channel is a happy place.

[@manindermaan3031]

Great idea .

[@VeronicaMom]

Great idea

[@ThePayneFamilyFarm2013]

Watching you separate the seeds from the pedals reminds me of the scripture Matthew 3:12 of the grower who separates the wheat from the chaff. Thank you for the visual reminder! ❤

[@skitzodaclown295]

When all of those volunteer flowers bloom next year it’s going to be absolutely gorgeous. Don’t stress about the volunteers.

[@taraschmidheini4674]

👊🏻 💕 You even harvest seeds & clean up gracefully!

[@Jules8294]

Sooo looking forward to all the beans next year!! I’ll be here for it!!

[@valeriealexander1521]

I am obsessed with saving seeds! My husband even offhandedly said I love seeds more than him, 😒. Not true, but you get the idea! I have saved snapdragon seeds this year for the first time from plants that a friend saved in past years. There are zillions, I swear! Also saved 3 kinds of radishes and my bush beans this year. In past years, I have saved fava beans which I only plant as a cover crop over winter. I also saved carrot seeds and pepper seeds in past years. But I have started growing drying beans this year as a result of your channel, and look forward to expanding that area of my garden. I live in the same area as you, so I really appreciate watching your garden content.

[@sharonrusso6994]

I want to see the chickens. You are so awesome!! Hard working!

[@keonagirl3244]

As I was doing my own seed saving this morning I thought, "Becky should do a video on seed saving" - less than an hour later you did! 😂

[@nicholeblount508]

You could plant pansies and mums in your green stocks for beautiful fall and early winter color.

[@raynonabohrer5624]

God bless you all and Keepsafe ❤️ 🙌 ♥️

[@rcgkreations]

Hi! So happy to see your joy!

[@Martascraftsandmore]

I love seed saving ive been doing it for years

[@ashleyneal3312]

Hi Becky. Another little tip I found for seed saving. I use tick tac boxes for smaller seeds. Easy to store and waterproof. Love from Scotland ❤

[@cynthiabarr5437]

Your view is amazing!!❤️

[@hoosierpreppingnurse]

For the petunia bury the seeds in dirt outside now. They will come up in the Spring. My Aunt Ollie always did this. She would just turn the stems down and bury the ends. She always had starts. I’ve done this too. It has been a success. We are in NE Indiana.

[@vickiewalker184]

Interesting. I'm in NC IN and have noticed some volunteers that come back over the years, but nothing significant. I'll have to try this next year!

[@kellycrowl1500]

Love your channel & agree about showing “the girls”🐓🐓a little more!❤

[@cherreellewellyn2421]

Removing the petals like that or any light material from plants with wind is called Winnowing. Just a fun fact 😁

[@ommielouise]

I know it's too late now, but next year you should save your corn stalks for autumn porch decor. To go with your pumpkins 😊 wonderful seed harvest day.

[@SoilToSoul]

Saving seeds is definitely satisfying, and as you said gives you a feeling of accomplishment to boot! I've saved my seeds that are heirloom for several years now. It is a bit challenging on our small property with things like tomatoes, as they need to be separated by 150 yards or so to ensure cross pollination doesn't happen, so it comes back true to parent plant. Prevents me from trying a lot of new things sometimes, but at the same time I like the dependability of our preferred heirlooms for taste and production. So many people say heirlooms don't produce as well, but really that is because the seeds they get aren't immediately adapted to your specific growing area and climate, and they give up too fast. It takes a few years. In my experience it is always best to trade heirloom seeds with your local farmers and neighbors, because those seeds are already more adapted than ones you're buying online or at a big box store, and you don't know where they were grown before. For my deep south Mississippi garden, I won't buy seeds from Michigan Gardener for example, just because I no longer have the patience to invest the time it takes to adapt those seeds anymore. (Absolutely nothing against him, he's great!) Thanks for sharing your journey with us, Becky!

[@linamora9169]

Thank you Becky

[@sherylduden335]

OMG! The praying mantis made me laugh! We stopped to look at a greenhouse and we were driving to the store, I felt something scratchy on my back and reached back to scratch and I felt something on my hand. I flung my hand forward and a praying mantis landed on the dash! Freaked us out! Hubby got pulled over without crashing and we both jumped out like our behinds were on fire 🤣🤣🤣 we got it safely off the dash and out of the vehicle. I can just imagine what the people driving by were thinking. I'm just happy it wasn't a busy street.

[@RebeccaBernard-z9c]

The old fashioned term for what you do to save seed here is winnowing 😀

[@LupaLuna]

I would have loved to have seen the video of your chickens fighting and playing in the corn stalks. Maybe in the future you can include something like that please?

[@blackbirdfly0128]

Hi there! Lover of flowers and seed saving here! In reference to your snapdragons: those are in fact the seed pods. If you want to maximize your harvest, you can pick the pods off the plant as soon as those holes open up (I would recommend clipping them off with shears instead of pulling them off - learn from my mistakes! I have snapped too many stems that way). Since those seeds are so small, they carry really well in the wind, which is likely why the pods you harvested had so few in them. The pods tend to open up before they dry out completely like the ones you showed here. The petunia seeds are also ready to harvest as soon as the pods open, but just be advised that the plants can get pretty sticky! In reference to nasturtium seeds: you can definitely wait for the seeds themselves to drop, but again, if you want to maximize your seed harvest, you can pick them off the plant like you would a raspberry- if you have to pull on them at all, they are not ready, but if they fall off in your palm, they are good to go!

[@homesteadbythehighway8548]

This is a bunch of great info. Thank you 😊

[@amyrivers4093]

This is another reason why I watch Becky's videos because incredibly knowledgeable people like yourself share so much information. I've recently built a house with a small side and backyard. I have a few other projects like unpacking and settling in my 6 month old cavoodle Tilly and 4 month old cavoodle Bentley and some inside projects before I tackle a fruit tree area, berry and passionfruit space and some built up vegetable gardens. That's my dream anyway and when I come across someone who does an awesome positive thing I like to thank them because we often complain in a negative situation and forget to appreciate people like yourself. So thank you Blackbirdfly.

[@cynthiafrance6741]

thank you for sharing , have a great day

[@nicolewestwood9700]

Loving your new audio setup! Nice one 👏

[@Nyenna96]

I started saving seeds a few years ago and I love it. I think 85% of my garden this year was from seeds I saved and it's such an amazing feeling 😊 All of my tomatoes this year were from saved seed, and I didn't even do the ferment thing. Life got crazy last year, so I just left them on paper towels and they grew just fine.

[@lisaf568]

Becky you should freeze the sad corn and in a month or two, give it to the chickens. You preserve all good food for you guys and the chickens get left out LOL. I love that you love them so much! They are a huge part of your homestead, and people don't realise now important they really are!

[@taranaylor2605]

One trick I learned when harvesting snapdragon seeds: hold over a mason jar (or glass) lightly pinch between thumb and forefinger, then drop whole pod into the jar. Once you have the amount of pods you want, swirl or shake the jar, lightly, and the seeds release. And.. because the pods weren't crushed, they're easier to pick out, without leaving a bunch of pod residue behind

[@elizaC3024]

Once you learn how to start saving your seeds, it is amazing how many seeds that you will have at your fingertips. 😊

[@dlsdyer9071]

Dying watching her throw away those squash blossoms. They are so good in squash blossom soup. My blooms never looked good enough to eat.

[@jackiegeib8344]

Love to see your chickens enjoy the goodies you give them

[@haleyhompstead5526]

It feels like yesterday yall were moving in and getting this room set up to start seeds. This has been an exciting garden year!

[@taraschmidheini4674]

Freaking amazing what she accomplished in one year including birthing her first child, eh?!

[@amyrivers4093]

I don't think many people would be capable of achieving so much in one year while learning and filming it all. I have a lot of respect and admiration for Becky.😊

[@rebecca5131]

I just want to thank you. At this stage in my life, I’m not canning or making everything from scratch but you have inspired me to prep some of my meals for the week and split things into separate containers and freeze them, when otherwise, what I do not use for a meal would have gone to waste. Just a little can go a long way. Thank you for being you and sharing it with us all.

[@reginabriggs7107]

Myself also .

[@marysandersmacfadyen2675]

Blowing away the chaff is called winnowing. I love watching your videos. Even at 70+ you inspire me.

[@stephanietaylor8615]

I just had a thought that when baby Acre is a bit older, he might love helping you sort seeds. Once he's not eating everything he touches, it's great for fine motor control, and some kids really love sorting! Some really don't though, haha. You'll have to see!

[@cynthiagilbert]

Amen Becky you mace my day blowing the stuff off the seeds. In the Bible they would use a winnowing fork to blow off the chaff from the wheat. 🎉🎉🎉

[@ss-wy3be]

Hi Becky, We miss the chickens and their coo sounds. They are so cute and always excited with the treats you give them. Good health to fluffies!

[@sarah082177]

Volunteer snapdragons...I can't imagine that being a bad thing...plus...your COMPOST is gonna be Beautiful come spring❤❤

[@marlynejoiner7808]

Wouldn’t it be a blessing to your friends if you shared some of your seeds with them. You bring them joy with food, why not bless them with seeds for next year

[@danidavis3716]

I had no idea you could get seeds from your recent garden!! Talk about a full circle!! Watching you from the pre planning stage to now harvesting seeds for next year seems as though it’s gone by so quickly!! I can only dream of being able to do what you’re able to!! This year was your most expensive year due to having all of your beds built. The amount you’ll be saving year after year on produce will be so much!! All of my kids are all grown with their own families but your home would’ve been ideal to have raised them in!! Not only are you building a homestead but you’re creating a place to be almost all self sufficient no matter the price of food but you’re creating a place for your son, maybe more kids, friends, families, etc to enjoy for years, maybe decades, of fun, education, and much much more!!

[@iartistdotme]

One really great thing about seed saving is that the seeds will eventually be carrying traits that are very suitable for your location. You will have special seeds that perform better for you! Congrats on your new endeavor!

[@amyparker1762]

Great video Becky. Wanted to share a thought when it comes to wheelbarrows. If you’re ever looking to purchase another one, buy one with two wheels in front. They are not so topsy turvy and easier to manipulate. Especially when you get older 😊. Love your videos so much! 🧡🍁🍂🧡

[@carmenm987]

😂 I was watching you on my tv and then going to comment on my phone to use shears… I had to rewind the video when I saw you jumping around trying to get the preying mantis off your back. I would have freaked out at first also. I enjoy watching all your videos… and noticed you use a lot of the food I am familiar with because of my Mex American heritage. Just wondered if you also have hispanic heritage or just like the food.

[@pennywillis8895]

🇦🇺Just an idea, instead of licking the envelope. Put a strip of low tack sticky tape across the back of the envelope and low across the flap as well. That way it would be easy to open and re-seal the envelope.

[@tamararoberts9307]

Or Washi tape 😊

[@Meggs23]

@@tamararoberts9307 Washi tape is perfect! I use it all the time and so many fun colors and patterns!

[@rentedspace7462]

Great thinking and saves money and time

[@jennifercrawford8208]

Hi Becky. I love watching your videos. Weather it be cooking baking planting. You are a cool person ❤❤

[@yamarblackburn5642]

Good day❤❤❤

[@donnamullins6207]

Another homesteader cuts the dry plants and ties them together and hangs them up in her gardening shed. The next year she takes the dry plants to the garden and sews the seeds from the dry plants.

[@lilypudd]

My Dad made a "sive" out of the screen fabric that you use on windows. He used to separate the seeds out by putting them in that and shaking it. It was like a bag. Your chickens must be so healthy eating all the goodies from the garden! Thanks for sharing.

[@brandybennett3593]

I cut the dead flower pods into a paper bag and just gently shake the bag, then just go in and remove the debris from the seeds.

[@cbass2755]

That’s what I’ve seen and it’s an excellent way to do it. Martha on Old School Prepper does. She also dehydrates that way too…😊

[@KHomestead]

"Sieve" 😊

[@goblueangela]

I am really enjoying your Dad’s daily devotionals! Thanks for sharing! 🙏🏿💗💜

[@libazul12]

Finally! seed saving is basic and the first thing one should learn to do. Congratulations on taking your first steps.

[@Theaterverslaafde]

A good trick when planting smal seeds is to mix them up with sand. That bulks it up, so to speak, and makes for an better and easier distribution

[@melindawargowsky8176]

And when I don’t have sand, I use fine dirt😊

[@tamararoberts9307]

I use a salt shaker with the sand/seed mixture

[@pamelavalente3731]

Suggestion: You could lay down a tarp and roll the Greenstalk onto it before you begin harvesting/cleaning out the spent plants, thus making clean-up a breeze. Great idea you had to harvest seed for next year's crop. Happy harvesting! 💚😊💚

[@chriswhelchel8662]

On that first group of seeds its called winnowing. It what you do to separate the chaff from a grain/seed.

[@cbass2755]

That’s the name! Thank you. I couldn’t remember it for the life of me…Lol…..

[@foreverpumpkn]

It would be absolutely amazing if you could organise a seed circle ⭕️ where your community can share their home saved seeds with each other! Money saving and fantastic for sharing heritage and rare varieties! ❤❤❤

[@sajivithayathil5332]

Would love to see more of the DEERs that visit your property! ❤

[@cynthiawilliamson5905]

This is my favorite part when you are harvesting I love to see what you find in your garden.😮

[@sharonschedler7532]

Grow purple pole beans! They are so fun to pick, and easier to see than green. Also beautiful!

[@lararabb8888]

I'm with the folks that would like a visit with the chickens!

[@lisasimpson1965]

I would love to see the chickens more too, plus I’d like to see the compost pile as I’m starting a compost worm bin so I’m interested in all that stuff as well. Love watching you Becky my favourite KZbin person x

[@juliepoolie5494]

I’d love to start a compost worm bin. I just stared an in ground worm bin. Two days in their new home and they are still alive! Win!

[@angelaholinka3248]

Next year, place your green stalks on a tarp! Would help with cleanup and prevent some seeds from going all over your yard. Just a thought!

[@bintlooda]

@2:02 when i save seeds .. i don’t bother separating the seeds from the remaining flower parts .. I throw them all into the soil the seed will germinate and the rest will compost 😍👏🏼

[@Alison-tc4nz]

Hi Becky, I love watching your video's, they always inspire me to do things. Like today i wanted to tackle my kitchen cupboards - so i put on your videos of kitchen reorganising while i was working. It helped me get the job done, and it was easier having you there virtuaully. Thank you for you videos.

[@steph0xGx]

Body doubling with becky is one of my favourite things to do 😅😂

[@edwinalawrence5518]

Becky you are so practical and inventive I love watching your videos. Your generous heart and and huge energy is very endearing!❤

[@languagelynnie]

Oh my gosh I was laughing out loud when you found the praying mantis on your back. I love the way you leave in the candid moments that are not scripted or rehearsed!! I would probably react the exact same way.

[@lori2182]

I’ve saved seed from butterfly peas this year. The ones I bought were kind of pricey for just a few seed. Blue butterfly peas are a really cool flower for making lemonade for children. You make a blue liquid with the flowers then add a concentrated lemonade to it and it turns a beautiful shade of purple and taste wonderful.

[@taraschmidheini4674]

😃

[@helenmcclellan452]

Glad to see you continue to save seeds. Last year I saved my own and it was rewarding to see them flower and produce veggies this year.

[@dawnjohnson5374]

My family uses pillowcase for mustard, turnip greens, collards, etc small seed pods. Inset pods, close case securly and rub between hands, open and pour in colander. Works great. Love your videos.

[@emmapatterson2533]

Have a beverage and Becky. Life is good 😊

[@ashfordwyrd7458]

Winnowing is a skill that takes some time to get used to, but you're doing pretty well.

[@maria_w311]

I am hoping to go to a seed swap this year. I have a lot of carrot, kale, lettuce, & sweet pepper seeds. Way more than we will use.

[@ForeverEdsGirl.223]

Very nice seed harvest, Becky. Suggestion for cleaning up the seeds that hit the patio... dedicate a cordless hand-held vac for your seed harvesting tasks. Love your dedication and hard work in all that you do.