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I have been struggling with what to do about my weed-infested garden this year, but Dan and I finally decided that it has changed how I feel about the garden this year, and I'm really excited about it. I also had to pull up all my garlic, replant it in a new spot, and made some delicious peach cobbler. I hope you enjoy coming along with me!
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[@kellyhawes9293]

I love how you and Dan have looked at your life, your priorities and have plans and exciting new projects and ways to change. ❤ Truly a life well lived.

[@janetthompson1372]

I love you & your husband’s channel. While I am now on a low carb/low sugar food plan I still enjoy your channel & many of your vintage recipes. Peach cobbler, YUM!

[@trillgutterbug9378]

I'm a little behind on your latest videos, hurrying to catch up, but it's so lovely to see all your new plants and gardens! As you said, it really went from cold wet winter directly into full summer weather with barely a pause for spring. I'm on the west coast of BC and it was basically an overnight transformation, followed by a mad scramble to get all the gardening stuff done that we thought we'd have plenty of time for. Oh, well! Re your bunnies, I don't know if you've looked into it already, but you could easily get the female spayed and not have to worry about penning her anymore. It's no different from a cat, any vet can do it and it costs basically the same, ~$250. I've had numerous pairs of rabbits as pets and always just got the females spayed right away so it would never be a concern. Also cuts down on any fighting that might be happening!

[@markbaumgardner3760]

I transplanted some garlic into a raised bed, that I had missed harvesting last year and teased the individual plants apart, that had sprouted up this Spring, but they never really grew. They didn't die, but they are small. Good Luck!

[@alystodola]

Chelsea, thank you so much for the tilling explanation in this video. I just got a plot in our local community garden, and have been trying to transition it to a no till space over a couple weeks. But I have kids and a house to keep, and it has been so stressful to try to do that well. Instead of cutting corners and doing it wrong, I am now deciding (because of your explanation!!) to just till it this year. Thank you for sharing your why! As it helped me see that I need to set my priorities straight!

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

You are so precious Chelsea. I love your little mountain ranch. It's beautiful ! Love when you cook.

[@lecamcconnaughhay1840]

Blessings

[@billierichter1379]

I'm a big fan of tilling. It makes planting so very easy. I still top dress with loads of compost, and mulch heavily, but then I till it all in the next spring. It's absolutely delightful.

[@debragrantham9707]

I agree, love a tilled garden. It gets you excited for planting. Really do love your channel.

[@RAM-eb2te]

My family would eat cobblers with homemade ice cream, whole raw milk, or fresh cream... loved have fresh dairy available all the time!

[@myrrhidian3166]

We would like to get to a point where we can have a no till garden as well, but as our ground is mostly gravel we feel we need to remove the rocks to a certain depth, and from then on we can stop digging. Planting into rocky ground is so frustrating and time consuming. I imagine this process will take us several more years as we are digging by hand, but I look forward to the day when I can just throw an inch of compost on all my beds and start planting into soft healthy soil. No till is so idyllic :)

[@nevillemignot1681]

My mum was a great gardener, and she used some the bait my dad used when he went fishing, mostly small fish, and every start to the season's planting when the soil was turned she added some fish to the soil. Because she seen it as the perfect chemical free slow release fertilizer, she used it for years and years because it had no chemicals at all.

[@danamama6766]

Oh yes a freshly tilled garden does look so beautiful 💖I am waiting for the hard cover :) (You can also try doing pre-orders for it and that way you will get a fair idea to know how many to print at the start plus an amount for back up so not over or under printing :). Oh yes peach cobbler looks so yum. Hugs

[@belieftransformation]

Wonderful gardens & great progress; thanks for sharing! That cobbler & ice cream look delicious! Those bunnies are darling. Blessings to all 🤗💜🇨🇦

[@iartistdotme]

Everything is on full speeed ahead! So exciting.

[@lindapoe4124]

Peach cobbler is my favorite! I can remember growing up to all of us taking turns churning the ice cream and how delicious it tasted when we were all don. I so enjoy spending time with you. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@NickCO303]

The wonderful thing about gardening is that you can literally do WHATEVER YOU WANT. There is no right way or wrong way. You must do what is best for you and your situation. I find it somewhat insulting that we live in an age where everyone must explain the rationale behind the methods in which they choose to grow their own gardens. Your gardens are always gorgeous and productive and, at the end of every day, that is all that ever matters. The ultimate goal is to be less dependent on others and more reliant on ourselves. If you're accomplishing the goals you've set for yourself, no matter how you go about it, you've won. And you owe nothing to anyone.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I appreciate that.💕

[@janisgriffin7278]

Just learned abt the forest fires- Hoping and Praying you and family stay safe🙏🏼💙🥰

[@LittleMountainRanch]

They are east of us in Alberta. I feel for them, so early!

[@Ninafaye6611]

I totally understand .I have so much tend in my little yard. It can be overwhelming.I added so much stuff so i could preserve more .

[@mtncreekdawn]

No-till can be a great system, but the key word is 'system'. If the different steps don't work you (including set up & maintenance) then it's smart to pick a different system. 😁 I've had luck setting up individual raised beds as no-till in spots with little or no top soil. Because we have clay I did initially double-dig & amend with dead leaves & smallish sticks. Because it started out as just clay there wasn't a heavy weed seed load. Then kept it covered in heavy layer of wood mulch. Worked well until the year we got a load of mulch contaminated with tons of sheep sorrel seeds & roots. 😕

[@janicecraig2364]

Had the first asparagus from the garden tonight and rhubarb cobbler for dessert. We planted potatoes last night using the Ruth Stout method here in Central Ontario. Completely understand the use of tillage. Enjoy your videos.

[@drekfletch]

A compromise between the aesthetic curved beds and the practical straight beds could be a chevron pattern.

[@bryanblanton2046]

Its so funny. Because, we made fruit cobbler last night too. It was so good. I had 3 mangos and about 4 of those little seedless oranges and pineapple in it. We actually just bought a pint of vanilla icecream to go with it. And goodness, Those bunnies are adorable. All the tilling looks good, especially on the gravel. Can't wait for the next video.😊

[@AdventureFamMom]

Mmmm peach cobbler!! I am loving your new found focus and purpose. It is really inspiring to watch! Thanks for sharing your journey!

[@bradmoyer9737]

Good on you guys, as you so eloquently stated, removing as much self induced stress from your lives by prioritizing decision making is the key. - “It does not do to leave a live dragon out of your calculations, if you live near one.” - J.R.R. Tolkien

[@LittleMountainRanch]

That's an excellent quote! Perfect!

[@time7813]

Like you, I aspire to no-till our family's annual garden, but find that dogmatism is rarely useful. In our context here in Manitoba, I've found that unless I decisively get out ahead of the quack-grass and Canada thistle, no-tilling can be a recipe for frustration. I've found that quack-grass can punch through even a phone-book's thickness of newspaper or cardboard, and actually LOVES the cooler environment provided by these mulch super-highways. (so I think even IF you had laid down these mulches initially you might not have been clear-sailing(?)) The quack, in particular, is not only rampant but also allelopathic and can greatly reduce the ability of plants near it to thrive. As a result, my CURRENT practice is to gradually move to no-till over a three-year period as I advance my garden gradually into the hay field. This three-year process involves tilling, cover-cropping, and spot-weeding until I am relatively confident that I am ahead of the Canada thistle and quack-grass. I use my current garlic patch to delineate the line between my no-till area and the area where I still till, AND I tend to till the perimeter, since keeping up with edging is impractical in my context. I MIGHT try weed-barrier on the perimeter in lieu of tillage eventually, but weed barrier is also an imperfect solution. Mulch is tremendously useful, however this far north, I've found I typically need to pull mulch back in spring or my soil doesn't warm up enough for tomatoes and peppers. (In addition to aligning decisions with values, aligning them with observations about what works/doesn't work has served me better than dogmatic adherence to any particular practice! :) ) A final word about no-tilling in my situation: I've found it really helps to know which 'weeds' I can partner with in the garden, and which ones I'm committed to excluding. Quack & Canada thistle are not welcome, BUT I leave portulaca, dandelion, plantain, and black medic in most places (except in the carrots & beets). I've found these plants don't interfere with my goals in the garden, and may even help occupy spaces that would otherwise be colonized by something less 'friendly'. Great channel, by the way. I found you about a month ago and have referenced you as a good resource with my local Permaculture group.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your thoughts on all of this.

[@jeffreydye181]

Awesome video. Well now I want peach cobbler and ice cream!!

[@ihopeugrow]

No till would’ve been very doable for you & Dan, Chelsea. All u gotta do is grow 6 more arms and add about 20 more hours in a day! Easy peasy 😂

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Exactly.😂

[@tammyjocooke-ov1nw]

Can’t wait for hardcover cookbook!!!

[@dianebevans6864]

I came across your channel recently, and I am loving it.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Welcome aboard!

[@pamelacochran9521]

I love your greenhouse, it looks amazing. I'm in southern Wisconsin so zone 5a/5b. I probably shouldn't have but last weekend we planted, flowers, a couple cantaloupe, 6 watermelon and 4 tomatoes. I'm excited to plant before my surgery on may 17th. I still want to get more tomatoes and lots of peppers. I tried starting my own plants but I started them too late. Next year I want to try using the paper pots like you do. I love that idea. Thank you for sharing your family and your life

[@cynthiafisher9907]

You could just wait until the tomatoes and peppers you planted are a little bigger, couldn’t you?

[@georginaboateng4901]

Thankyou

[@futurefolk9919]

Thank you for explaining about the no till garden. You put it in a way that was easy to understand. Now I'm wanting to do a bit of research so I can decide what's best for me in the future. 💞

[@susanclair8623]

I got your cook book printed and my hubby laminated the front and back page and put a binding on it

[@LittleMountainRanch]

That’s awesome! I hope you enjoy it.💕

[@cherrysmith9467]

Tell me more about your ice cream freezer please ❤

[@tonijurkones8373]

Hello 👋 😊

[@bellabailey1183]

So loved this. Can't wait for the hard cover cookbook. Cannot yet join your community site.. will get there.💙🎶

[@cathydavis9259]

Do you have a video on how to build and maintain a high tunnel?

[@bettybradley8369]

I love peach cobbler. Your recipe is just like my mom's. I also like to pour thick cream over it while it's warm. Yummy!!

[@lynsmith2698]

Awesome,,..the gardens look great. 🌷🇨🇦

[@guntaweiland3428]

You’ve made me hungry for cobbler❤

[@dhansonranch]

I like how you are using Holistic Management to make the decisions you are making. I have struggled a bit with its' application but this is proof to me that it does work. Don't feel bad about tilling - some science states that tilling actually does not entirely destroy the microbiome. But rather, It simply sets it back a bit and will rejuvenate in a couple days as long as there is a good organic level in the soil. Cobbler looked great. I did smile at you taking less ice cream though...lol. Not me! I love my ice cream.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

That’s encouraging, thank you my friend.

[@evablcher8788]

What a good idea to let Dan till the garden again, I really understand your reason for doing this. And yes it sure is a wonderful time to see a garden ready to use and to get started with all the wonderful plants and then to follow them afterwards. I have a question regarding your book - Do I have to print it out or can I have it on my computer and use it from there? I think it is fantastic that it is possible to buy it this way because it is very expensive to ship to Denmark, so I will definitely buy a online version.😊

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Yes, you can absolutely use it on your computer. The index is clickable which makes it really easy to navigate online.

[@evablcher8788]

Thank you so much for your answer, will buy it today😍.

[@camicri4263]

❤

[@marianeudorf7524]

🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️

[@absunshine6906]

I make cooked apple pie filling but have never made cooked peach pie filling. Will that be in the cookbook ?

[@Gabby_gabs33]

What brand is the ice cream maker?

[@chrisanndunn8814]

You haven’t updated us lately on Fireweed’s baby. Sorry I forgot his name.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

He’s great! I’ll show you tomorrow.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

I can see the benefit of doing no-dig gardening in some locations, especially those that have been under tillage for many years and don’t have a huge weed problem, ie invasive, intractable weeds. I have felt the pressure from the homestead community to go that route, but like you, it isn’t a priority for me. One day I happened to think of this scripture in the book of Genesis and felt somewhat vindicated. Genesis 2:4-5 “ These are the generations of the heavens and of the earth when they were created, in the day that the Lord God made the earth and the heavens. And every plant of the field before it grew: for the Lord God had not caused it to rain upon the earth, and there was not a man to till the ground.” I guess God wanted man to till the ground!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Cynthia, I’ve been meaning to say this for months, but I appreciate you so much! I’ve noticed you answer comments for me sometimes and I love that! Thank you for being here and supporting me.💕

[@cynthiafisher9907]

@@LittleMountainRanch Oh, how sweet! You are an amazing woman and I’m so excited for your recent success and the fact that Dan has been able to come home and you are able to be more of a team. I am behind you 100%!

[@marvona3531]

🍀🌼🍀🌼🍀🌼👍

[@robingirven4570]

We actually lost lost FOUR out of 21! I don’t get it?

[@LittleMountainRanch]

It really varies year to year - temps play a huge role. Last year we lost tons due to piling from the cold. It was awful.

[@GAPeach58]

Homemade peach cobbler is my favorite dessert. 🍑

[@sheilamalone227]

I agree that a fresh tilled garden is a blank canvas!

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Thank you for sharing.

[@kari-gs4eq]

Is there anything on the pantry shelf you haven't gone through as quick as you hoped?

[@Void_And_Absent]

No till is a illusion, the inputs out way the outputs.

[@tannenbaumgirl3100]

Exactly....when your dealing with rough land, basically a good size field with all kinds of grasses and weeds, no-till is just too much input in the beginning, but can be an option once the weed situation in thoroughly under control. But even if it doesn't end up being a no-till, it's not the end of world, so let's not forget that! We've always tilled our garden beds and we've always had excellent growing conditions and successful harvests. I have a fleet of raised beds now, just to make things easier on the back, and it's super easy to keep those weed free.

[@cindyupton7357]

This is way off topic. But I figured you would be one to ask. Can I pressure can hamburger in half pints?

[@cedarcottagefarm2885]

Yes you can.

[@notthecheshirekat2596]

Just process for the pint time. Half-pints work great for many people who aren’t cooking for an entire family of four or more, so they can be quite handy on the shelf.

[@cindyupton7357]

@@notthecheshirekat2596 Yes that’s it. I don’t eat red meat. But hubs does. And yes I could put what’s left in a freezer bag. But just figured it would make more sense to do half pints. Thanks all for the advice.

[@KAStodgell]

I am so appreciative that you explained the till and no till. I never knew. You and Dan are so smart in making this work for you! You both are a well greased machine. Agree about the freshly till garden! Yes I want peach cobbler!

[@laurahudnall160]

I love peach cobbler. My mother used to make fresh peach fried pies, to die for

[@reginagibson1908]

We appreciate you taking time to explain, however it’s up to you whether you do or don’t till.😊😊

[@rachellepollock9877]

Thank you for another great and informational video. Your ice cream machine was a good investment. In one hour you had ice cream and peach cobbler.

[@catracampolieto8989]

Supposed to get frost tonite here in NY. Hopefully my plants will make it. All cool weather crops. You made me have an itch for apple pie cobbler. I still have jars to empty in my belly...lol. So a quart of apple pie will get used up to nite. Have a great day.

[@catracampolieto8989]

All of my plants made it. Cut the bottoms of milk jugs and covered them.

[@carolynmoody9460]

Blessings ❤

[@sherriekemper1828]

Love your videos and I am so inspired. I'm building a new garden this year and felt obligated to try a no-dig. You've made me feel vindicated for wanting to get out there with a tiller and no longer dreading the whole cardboard/ mulch etc layers. Thank you!

[@patprettyman2273]

Great video!😊

[@13MoonsOverMayhem]

You could do a “three sisters “ garden in the crop garden. Corn, beans and squash!

[@LeeCraftyHomestead]

COULD YOU TELL US A LITTLE MORE ABOUT THE ICE CREAM MAKER ?

[@LittleMountainRanch]

It’s a Whytner and I bought it from Amazon. It an all-in-one so no need for pre-freezing and it’s done in 60 minutes.

[@kaybusby7507]

Love your garden patches anxious to see how you decide what to plant and where. That cobbler and ice cream looks delicious. Thank you for sharing

[@debbiepartin277]

I have a middle size garden because when I travel I don't want my nieces to have a lot to tend to. My husband and I enjoy traveling and seeing how the other half lives. I see you two are very committed to your farm. Kudo's to you both! Life is short I learned that my my brother died. So, I want to see and meet other folks in other countries!! Enjoy the farm and your dreams that you two have.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

We love to travel, too, and hope to do more of it when our kids are older.

[@debbiepartin277]

@@LittleMountainRanch That's wonderful! You are doing and awesome job.

[@vickyprice1932]

The smell of fresh soil is the best!!! ❤😊

[@wrinklesandsprinkles]

I was thinking the same thing when Chelsea was discussing how visually pleasing freshly tilled soil is. I also love the smell of soil and blacktop when it begins to rain on a hot day!!

[@susancampbell7279]

We tilled this year too. So easy to plant. Susan

[@JamenZ]

First