Living Close to the Land | FOOD SECURITY | PIONEERS | HOMESTEADING | GARDENING | 1700'S | PREPPING

[@robdixon7732]

Good shoutout to Ron and Justine!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

And they certainly deserve it … love their channels.

[@plainsimple442]

Hi Peter, I know Ron & Justine, and it is very nice of you to mention them. Yes, I would love to eat Justine's cooking also. It looks like we are all having a great harvest this year. Keep looking up...............

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Haven’t had the privilege of meeting them yet but, they are pretty neat people, for sure. It is indeed going to be a bumper crop this year.

[@daveknight1154]

My Loyalist ancestors spent most of there time clearing land so I can have a big garden an be self sufficient 7 generations later. Keep up the good work Peter.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We certainly do owe our ancestor a huge debt for the lives we live to today. We appreciate your interest in our channel, Dave.

[@TheSlaughterhouse]

Any good homestead is only as good as the strong women who hold them together! Another great video. You two are a joy as always. Cheers

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We are flattered with your kind words.

[@frontierpatriot]

Thankyou kindly for the shoutouts!!! :) One day we'll make it up river!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

You’ll be welcomed with open arms my friend.

[@martinmeltzer2696]

Hey Peter! NOTHING tastes better than produce from the garden! It has a whole different flavor from stuff from the store. Mom grew up on a farm, and she would go out with a salt shaker and eat a tomato or two right off the vine. We still laugh about when our son Andrew was young (about 3), and my sisters took him to the grocery store. They stopped to look at the flower display, and his comment to them was, "He didn't want to look at flowers! He wanted to look at FOOD!" Oh! The innocence and forthrightness of a hungry child! I believe that it was a French soldier in Napoleon's Army that said, "Hunger is the best sauce!" Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha! It ranks right up there with the undeniable fact, that there is no delicate way to eat corn on the cob! Tuck in and enjoy every bit of it!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Right on every comment, Martin. We used to eat right from the garden if we were hungry on the farm … tomatoes, peppers, peas, the only difference I never carried a salt shaker. Until know I never thought of eating corn as not being delicate but, your spot on, lol!

[@cadeevans4623]

Love this we need more of this stuff pioneers gardening growing food working on the land love this

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It is a comforting feeling having ones winter food put away.

[@cadeevans4623]

I'm sure it is man awesome thanks for sharing buddy

[@kevinharding2099]

An interesting tidbit. When the potato famine hit Ireland there was an effort to get the Irish farmers to plant corn, but they were unwilling to make such a dramatic switch. One wonders why.

[@archeanna1425]

Ireland really does not have a good climate for 'corn', if you're talking about what is also called maize. It's native to a much drier and warmer climate.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It does not have a great climate for corn. Ironically in that famine it was America that attempted to save the Irish not the English. Americans shipped over ship loads of corn and wheat to Ireland.

[@PeggyDeKay]

A beautiful garden, a bountiful harvest, wood in the shed and the root cellar full ... in today's desultory world, you and your wife have created something special that inspires us all. I was glad to hear you discuss food security and our reliance on modern supply chains. As a technologist once said, "If you think technology can solve your security problem, you don't understand the problem or the technology." John Schneier. Thank you for sharing and by the way, I have massive garden envy!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Peggy. The quote you’ve shared is so accurate both in days gone by and into the future. Cathy and I are indeed lucky, we have so much in a world where so many have so little. Given the planet still produces more food than needed, we need to get past greed and find an equatable way to distribute it to those in need.

[@S.Mos72]

Heck yea.. watch them all the time!

[@stevenshanofski6801]

Congratulations on your harvest. Impressive gardens. I spent a fair amount of time in my teens hungry and it was not fun. I have a soft spot for those without enough food. Especially children. Another enjoyable informative video. Thanks for sharing your lives with us!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

You and I both, Steven, in a world with some much food it tears my heart apart to think, children especially go to bed hungry with little or no prospects for the next day. Glad you’re enjoying our channel.

[@ashleyanderson2859]

Appreciate your efforts and dedication! People have the misconception the food is an endless resource. Followed by the notion that if food becomes unavailable that the powers that be will provide. And even further, through the generosity of others we will have food. This is a very recent development. We have home owners insurance and vehicle insurance even life insurance. How do you have food insurance, you produce and preserve your own. No one else can or will do it for us. Very timely topic and I believe it needs brought to discussion more frequently. Thanks again for all you do. Keep your powder dry!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

That fact that in our world of abundant food production, so many go hungry. This is probably my biggest pet peeve. The fact that there are children all over the world that go to bed hungry is just Wrong! We need to fix this. As you mentioned we’ll never have insurance for the issue.

[@Bayan1905]

Sadly I think people are about to learn an important lesson about knowing where your food comes from and why it shouldn't be coming from other countries. My grandparents had a large garden every year and it takes a fairly large garden to be able to sustain a couple of people all winter and through the next year. Of course, my grandfather also raised rabbits for meat, had a hog every year and had a goat for milk. In addition to that, he would fish during the summer, shoot small game and get a deer or two every year. I have a small garden, but I also live in area where gardening is tough, because it's in the mountains and the drought here is hitting us pretty hard. But, being part Iroquois, the one thing I know is that the Native Americans where I live weren't growers as much as hunters and gatherers. There's plenty of pine bark that one can survive on if need be. I've been fishing although this year, again with the drought, it's been getting tougher to catch anything of any size. Most of what we catch is small and has to be thrown back. Deer season is coming, squirrel season is coming faster, September 1st. When it comes to fishing, I see too many people are particular, they won't eat pike/pickerel, they're not fans of some of the panfish. There's almost no fish if the size is right and legal that I will put back. I usually take pickerel or pike and grind that up and make fish cakes out of them. This winter could be a hard one for a great number of people.

[@boscodog4358]

Can your rough and bone fish. They are as good as tuna

[@rogerclyde2720]

A young lady was once ask where does the beef she eats comes from, she said the supermarket. Another famous one held a sign that said stop killing alligators to make Gatorade. I suppose chocolate milk must come from brown cows.

[@gailsgardenherbsmore1605]

I'm wondering what mountains you are in. I just moved back to the Sierras and we have a major drought...along with fires constantly around us. As a child I did not hear of so many fires...not even when it didn't rain. But we did have more precipitation. Just saw a nice 4 point buck here the other day, but it's not open season yet.

[@lawrencekeller6029]

LOL I know someone wouldn't buy my eggs she didn't want an egg that comes from a chickens butt, she said I will just get them from the grocery store LOL 🤣

[@rogerclyde2720]

@@lawrencekeller6029 😂

[@throwback336]

Truer words never spoken.

[@phillipparker8947]

Hello there my friend. That there's a fine meal. Super fresh beans and fish cakes, it don't get no better. Take care my friend

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Indeed Phillip, it was a great meal. Food is always better cooked on an open fire!

[@kingrafa3938]

Love the garden that you have Peter and Cathy. Living off the land indeed.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

For the most part my friend, we do that. We still go for things we can’t grow … can’t o imagine a world with out coffee, lol, so I always bring home a fair supply.

[@munchkin5674]

Went to look for America Patriot here on KZbin. I think you meant Frontier Patriot. : )

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I did, realize it after we released the episode. I did get it right in the credits. I’ll be correct my mistake in our next video, thanks.

[@BGIRL1120196]

We learned in Massachusetts schools, governors couldn’t get the wealthier or land owning colonists to work. This contributed greatly to the starvation. Even the indentured started to become so overwhelmed by the disparity and they ran off to live with Native Americans; Whites melding with Native Americans became such a problem that at one point it was even illegal for white men to grow their hair long and keep a ponytail. Very interesting history. Love your videos.…It wasn’t until slavery of Native Americans and Africans that they were able to get anywhere because not everyone was willing to work even as they were st

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

That is an interesting bit of history. You’ve peaked my interest, I’ll have to do a wee bit of research into this. Thank you.

[@markflajsner9944]

Well said sir, nothing should be taken for granted food or peace.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

That is for sure Mark.

[@steventweed3599]

Outstanding video and history lesson, Peter, not to mention that's a fine looking meal. I couldn't help but notice Kathy's bean preparation. Is that a stringless strain such as the one known as Lazy Housewife?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I’m really not sure Steven. I know Cathy planted a number of varieties this year … she is always experimenting to find the best producers/keepers.

[@kimsutton2268]

Thanks for sharing and reminding us how far from our ancestors we have gone

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Far indeed but, the essential needs don’t change, simply how they are acquired.

[@chadstrutzenberg9171]

I really love your channel

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Chad, encouraging words!

[@lae52]

Another great one. I've been a fan of Justine's channel for a fair amount of time. I've never known her name up til now. She is indeed a good cook.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks David. Yup, Justine has a way of making one hungry even when you’re not!

[@manuelwebe]

I agree, Peter, "food security" is an unreal concept of human modernity. Sadly it brings many other unwanted things, such as consumerism, pollution, overexploitation of resources, and greediness. Nothing like producing, gathering, and harvesting your own food. Enjoy the freshness of your labor. Bon appetite. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Indeed, Manuel, so many factors at play in our food supply. Sadly, the biggest problem is finding a means of fair distribution on this place we all call home. If I have one pet peeve it is world hunger and I’m helpless, for the most part, to do a darn thing about it. Appreciate your interest.

[@tammyevans7333]

Awesome, a lot of hard work with great reward😃

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

By this time of year Tammy the hard work is over, we quite weeding now and simply enjoy. Preserving is the next chore but, a few weeks off.

[@bobmiller4383]

A reaaly good topic today. Neither we, or our children has gone hungry, but I heard stories when growing up, so I know that my Grand Parents generation did . The depression was a hardship for many, especially in the cities. Many of my relatives were "country people", and although they didn't have money, they always had enough to eat.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It is indeed a topic for today and my families history’s are quite similar … if you couldn’t afford food you grew it and preserved it. That root cellar of yours is going to come in handy!

[@jamescavner4242]

I find in our area farmers market prices are matched to local grocery prices, no real savings... but a much better product. I’m forever grateful to the elders and local families I grew up with. They shared the knowledge, which ripened my desire for the simple life. Not easy, but well laid out. Not pie in the sky, but food on the table! Enjoyed the video... always good to hear someone else discuss the things you feel are important.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It amazes me how many people, with useable space don’t produce some of their food. The savings to be had and the quality of the produce is significant. Thanks for your interest, James.

[@retmachinist]

Howdy Peter I saw your neighbor , Alvin , he was running around on the rock wall ! Right after you mention " my neighbor " ...... lol Yes , to pick your food and to cook it outside on the fire ..... I have a few times ... yes , I went to the farmers market first and then camped for the weekend or the week . Some of the best meals I ever have was on an open fire . I miss it . heathy

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Given the choice of standing in a modern kitchen or lying on the ground by an open fire to cook my meal, I’ll take the latter every time!

[@rickballard1627]

Blessings everyone. Thanks for sharing folks

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Rich.

[@Ohmy1956]

For us the draught has brought grasshoppers and they have destroyed any attempts to garden for the last 3 years. But we will keep trying as the Lord continues to provide

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Oh my, that is pretty tough , especially 3 years in a grow. Here’s hoping next year is a bumper crop for you.

[@SirFrederick]

My direct ancestor came over from France to Quebec in 1646 and served three years indentured servitude when his "master" died and he ended up taking over for the master.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks for sharing. One indentured servant that actually faired well.

[@marieleopold1625]

You've proven it once again Peter...both U and sweet Catherine are very rich indeed! This whole vid can be summed up to the parable of the 'Ten Virgins'. Five were wise and five were foolish. I often look into forests and natural areas and think; "Why is there no stress here, and yet any step towards a city is rife with pressures?" It makes no sense except that the very things that matter in life come from within and not without. We have lived occupying our 'without' and now we are coming to some 'rude awakenings', as we have not (4 the most part) cultivated the Peace and contentment within. Yes, Justine and Ron have a wonderful channel as well. They R SO young and live in such wisdom. Thanks 4 sharing your time and 'wee bit of history'. Always 'tickled pink' with each vid. Health and God Bless! :)

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Your perspective and reflections on life are truly a joy to read. I do hope before I pass over that our paths cross. We’d love to spend an evening around a campfire with you!

[@marieleopold1625]

@@TheWoodlandEscape How very kind! I share the same sentiments...God willing! :)

[@larryreese6146]

Having to depend upon yourself for everything you eat is a pretty hard proposition. From my earliest youth until today I have always used wood heat and have always gardened, hunted, fished, gathered, and raised livestock for at least some self sufficiency. But in my earliest remembrances my father milked 2 cows morning and evening. We raised pigs for meat because the beef cattle we had were too valuable to slaughter. We had hords of chickens and our garden was about half an acre. We went to town about a couple Saturdays a month for flour in big cotton sacks, salt, sugar, coffee, and some other necessaries. But I'll tell you something. Pigs and poultry have to be fed and that means corn has to be raised for them as well as the old plow horse. Hay has to be put up for cattle. Farming seems a simple matter, sunshine, good soil, and water. But, I'll tell you, getting all those things together in the proper way to produce and sustain is no easy matter. I don't know how my folks did it, and, as they got older, Dad got a better job in road construction and we depended less and less on the farm and more on the store because it ain't easy. It's a cornbread livin' and there ain't no future in it.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

That’s my childhood to a T. Milked cows twice a day until I let for college… on your birthday, on Xmas day, on thanksgiving day, they were all milk days. Hard work but, I have fond memories of my youth and I suspect yours as well.

[@larryreese6146]

@@TheWoodlandEscape yes. But I was the youngest, 11 years younger than my nearest sibling.By the time I was any age we had quit a lot of it. My folks were married in 1937. They built a 2 room shack located on a spring. They tar papered the outside and sealed the inside with newspapers held by flour glue. That's where they started and lived by kerosene light. Things had changed considerably by the time I was born in 53 and they continued to change. But, yes, I bought the old place and still continue some of he same things because I loved the place and the life. I'm the 3rd generation here, my 3 quarters Cherokee grandfather having been allotted the land in the early 1900s. The family has been in the same general area since 1837.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Fascinating family history and memories. We are both the same vintage so most certainly shared many similar experiences.

[@larryreese6146]

@@TheWoodlandEscape yes Sir. As I watch your videos and listen to your comments that is my intuition.

[@SharonAnnMenefee]

Your garden is splendid and what a meal!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks, Sharon and your right, that was a darn tasty meal!

[@markaugustus621]

I tell my grandchildren if it can happen to someone else it can happen to you. We are blessed and spoiled no doubt about it. Great video as always. Thanks

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Appreciate that Mark. That is indeed sound advice for your grandchildren.

[@EarlyAmerican]

We love your videos! ^_^

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

And we love yours. Perhaps we’ll collaborate some day on one, that would be a hoot!!

[@franciswashack89]

Loved this video. It was because of shortages of food that lead to many of the gourmet cooking that some enjoy today, such as escargot and Headcheese. Not for my taste though. Americans did not become regular consumers of beef until after the Civil War, they mostly ate venison or small game, upland birds and farm animals excluding beef.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Even to this day Francis, we have neighbors that raise beef cattle to sell but, can’t afford to eat the very animals they raise.

[@waltercampbell341]

Hi, love your life! My history of my father and my mother my dad name is Campbell his heritage goes back to French Indian war , the information went dry when trying to find out where he came from in europe,and what regiment because the records stop there because the building Burnt down. My mother ( Delorme ) heritage goes to back to Quebec it is told three men founded Quebec, Champlain, (Delorme) , and another man. All my information is in the attic will have to find the third name. I have a button that says I have fifteen minutes of fame in Quebec. Love your show and don’t stop building!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Well Walter, that is a fascinating family history. I searching my own roots back in Ireland I to run into a dead end on both the Kelly side and the Hannah side somewhere in the early 1700 Glad your enjoying our channel and we certainly appreciate your interest.

[@donaldwells2102]

Easy to see Gardening is an important part of your lifestyle.The Wonderful Meal that Cathy and You are enjoying is proof of that. A wee bit of History,I love it,opens our eyes to how challenging our Ancestors had it. Thanks Cathy and Peter for all you do, Have a Great Weekend 🙂.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It as indeed challenging, Donald but, oh so rewarding!

[@detroitredneckdetroitredne6674]

Spectacular spectacular wonderful wonderful job unfortunately you lost 2 potatoes sad😪 Critters need to eat as well And you can eat the critters Hello from Detroit Michigan USA thank you for your knowledge and expertise and for taking us on your travels through time

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank so much for your kind words.

[@ebony5766]

What an eye opener to how spoiled we are now. Great video.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Many of us ar3 indeed spoiled but, sadly and it is my pet peeve, many in this world of abundant food, go hungry. Why?

[@wendyritchie9320]

@@TheWoodlandEscape In Argentina where I used to travel for work, their corrupt government ate like royalty while people starved in the last decade. My church has worked with ministries to get food, medical and $ to Haiti. Virtually NONE of the food or money we collected and sent made it to the needy, again stolen by the ruling class. And my sister who worked as a senior food service director for a food management company saw money alloted for food used instead to buy drugs. Very sad.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It goes way,way beyond sad Wendy. Greed is and has always been to root of the world’s problems. Our daughter is a Doctor and during her training spent a few months in Tanzania. She saw the headquarter for United Way … a grandiose affair with limousines and suited people going off for lunch while the people struggle for food for the day. I truly don’t know the answer and it sincerely saddens me.

[@wendyritchie9320]

@@TheWoodlandEscape Indeed it is beyond the comprehension of the majority. It is evil, it is vile and it is a darkness that does not exist in most people. It is up to each of us to change the things we can and expose and fight against that darkness. You are a wonderful point of light, it shows in your videos, in your educational "wee bit of history" and your joy! Today is a blessed day, we have opened our eyes and have a chance to be a change for good!

[@texasoutlook60]

Great history lesson on food shortage but what people don't realize about growing your own food is that you will need to think of how you will protect it from others who didn't prepare!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Here’s hoping it doesn’t come to that. The world is a wee bit crazy these days.

[@OFFRJW]

Another great episode folks! I must admit I am flabergasted by just how much garlic you grew!! There should be plenty for bartering!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Yup, that’s for sure, got anything for trade, lol?

[@OFFRJW]

@@TheWoodlandEscape Hmmm, maybe some tarts next time I see you??? 😁

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I loved your tarts, sadly Cathy was too late to the table,lol.

[@stevenbp101]

I always enjoy watching your videos, y’all are a blessing. Thanks (Old guy from Arkansas)🇺🇸

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

As always Steven, appreciate your encouraging comments.

[@Vikingwerk]

I imagine you are aware of the Townsends channel on youtube, they do loads of American Revolution era food and have built a pioneer cabin, and various other related projects. A collaboration between your channels would be incredible!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I am aware and would be more than willing.

[@richrayfield1511]

Love your channel and all the hard work you put into your projects. I enjoy listening to the historical stories you tell. It reminds me of the stories my grandparents and great grandparents would tell me when I was young. So much of the old ways are falling by the wayside and today’s generations are not interested. That’s really sad. I guess that’s one good reason I am so proud of my son Ronnie Rayfield and Justine. I love how the portray the old ways with enthusiasm and humor. Thanks for sharing the old ways with everyone. GOD Bless you and your Family. Rich Rayfield

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Well Rich, I must say, you’ve raised yourself a fine young fellow there and you and your wife should be proud. We certainly appreciate your interest and support in our step back in time endeavor.

[@gailsgardenherbsmore1605]

So nice to see Kathy in your video with you. It is truly a blessing to have a mate who shares interests and living with you. I enjoyed seeing your harvests and all. Thanks again for sharing!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Some times we are like twins with our common issues.

[@jantrewitt4058]

Good to see you and Cathy working harvesting together!! You are certainly correct about food security and such. Let's hope and pray that war will end soon!! Blessings.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

My heart is with you Jan.

[@richardliles4415]

Thank you Peter and Kathy for a very fine video, full of wisdom and enjoy, we are in times where we need them both. We do appreciate our little garden, (raised beds) where each season we are blessed to be able to process our vegetables and put away food. I do follow Justine and Ron, I enjoy them very much. Thanks again.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

These are indeed some crazy times but, I suspect ever generation has thought that at times. Justine and Ronnie are a couple of people who bring joy to our lives. As always, we appreciate your continued support.

[@brandonfigueroa7399]

That is one impressive garden.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Brandon. Food for us, our extended family and a few friends.

[@williameddy7217]

Great Video Love we bit of history segment!!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks William and I have a few more wee bits left in me, lol.

[@joekiernan526]

Hi Peter. Thank you for another excellent video. I really do enjoy and look forward to them. I know you are very interested in history. The study of history to me is a great way of understanding the past, sad consequently our present. As an Irish person, I was particularly interested in your piece on what is commonly known as the irish famine. I cannot recall where I read a piece, it may have been by Fintan O Toole, a contemporary commentator whom I also greatly admire. The piece suggested that by calling it the Irish famine we may be setting ourselves up to a misunderstanding of this great tragedy in our history that resulted in so much suffering and death. Firstly, because of the act of union in 1800, ireland was in fact part of a united kingdom, and accordingly, by one way of looking at it the people were British. I, along with most current residents of the island of Ireland, would never call myself British. The only reason I find this way of thinking useful, is that this tragedy was perpetrated or allowed to happen by a Government of by their reconing, their own people. Secondly, historians, familiar with economic trade data, particularly food exports during those years, contend that what occurred was not a famine. Trade figures clearly demonstrate that during those years, ireland produced an excess of most foodstuffs, except for the potatoes, the peasant staple food item of the time. The people that farmed the land were mostly tenant formers, who had to use the food they produced firstly and foremost as rent, or else ensuring that they would starve the next year. So, in a sense, there was no famine in Ireland Thinking of it that way, underlines the horror and cruelty of those following what was called lasses faire policy (forgive the spelling) whereby allowing people to starve or emigrate suited the purpose of wholesale land clearances by the wealthy. Consequently, when thinking of the events of those years, perhaps it is easy to understand the title by which it is known by some in Ireland ( the great hunger). Love the videos, keep em coming Joe

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks so much, Joe , for sharing that well written account of “the great hunger”. It is indeed sad that while your countrymen were starving ,ship filled with everything imaginable, pigs, cattle, sheep, food crops etc. we’re sailing to England. Also it it so tragic the the affluent English took advantage of the dying for their own gains. Ironically, it was America that sent over ships loaded with corn and wheat in an attempt to alleviate the suffering but, given the numbers of the dead a dying, too little, too late. We certainly appreciate your interest and support of our channel Joe.

[@joekiernan526]

@@TheWoodlandEscape Thanks for the kind comments Peter. You may know, or of not you might be interested to know of a connection between people of the Chocktaw Nation that developed, and remains between ireland and the Native Americans, which resulted from what is called the famine. Following the events in US history, which resulted in the tragedy of the "Trail of Tears", native americans heard about "The Irish Famine". The Chocktaw nation collected funds, purchased corn and sent it to Ireland to feed the people. A thing, which the English Government were reluctant to do because of what was "Malthusian" economics, which was basically saying that poor people were poor because they were indolent and feeding them for nothing would only make other people look for food instead of working. A number of years ago, the Irish Government commissioned a monument to the Chocktaw Nation at a location in Mayo, one of the worst effected areas. More recently, a group of Irish people returned the favour, on hearing about the effects of the pandemic on Native Americans. They set up a go fund me page to help aliviate the effects of the pandemic on Native Americans. Pay it forward. Joe

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

That is so cool, Joe. Pay it forward indeed. Pity the world couldn’t grasp the concept of theses two wonderful examples of humanity and compassion and simply apply it to all what ails this planet! Thanks again, Joe.

[@rogerclyde2720]

So much interesting information in this new episode and seeing you and Kathy enjoying the fruit of your labor. How bout sharing the recipe for your fish cakes they look delicious. Here’s to some large game animals in your food cache.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Roger …. Fish, rice, breadcrumbs,onions egg, salt and pepper. Enjoy, it is delicious!

[@rogerclyde2720]

@@TheWoodlandEscape thank you

[@MelanieSawyerForager]

Cathy! You've made a really awesome video..really serene and tranquil and gets your knowledge across perfectly

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

She is crazy good at both the filming and editing Melanie, I pass on your kind words to her. You and Brian are practically neighbors, should you ever find yourselves north of the border, you both have a place to stay. Love your involvement in keeping history alive.

[@2gpowell]

Hi Peter, I congratulate you and Cathy on such a bountiful harvest. It certainly takes physical work and dedication to achieve such results. As always, thank you for the history bits and your insights to living history.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We’ve always found that the early stages of food production is a time and energy commitment but, by this time of year, we quite weeding and simply enjoy the bountiful fruits of Mother Nature.

[@mikeallen2523]

thanks for another great teaching vid. I enjoy your channel very much

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We appreciate that Mike.

[@aggieduke1]

Another Great one Peter. Making me hungry with all of those fresh vegetables. Your flintlock is a beauty too. Take care

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Paul. The musket was my first ever build, not perfect but, I do have an attachment to it.

[@ianandresen2326]

Another nice video!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Ian. I see you survived the battle of Fort Erie … bet you were a tad hot in your wool!

[@larryadams2184]

You two are the best.love the history learned so much I've got my grandson watching your KZbin channel..he is like a sponge 🧽 he loves this...God bless you two...

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

That’s wonderful Larry, say high to the young fellow from us.

[@kren1101]

Getting a moose last year seriously would have helped extend your meat supply till next season! Good luck this year!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Indeed Kyle. Sadly, I’ll not be hunting moose this year, first time in over 20 years. My best friend and hunting companion is getting a hip replaced, so we are taking a year off.

[@lindaSee89]

Oh wow I watch Justine and Ron. Love them. One day I want to visit their town. Love your story telling and love watching your wife being involved.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Linda. Those two southern folks a couple of great people!

[@SirFrederick]

when I was a toddler, I would sit between the bean rows and munch on raw green beans. Not sure I've been more content than eating fresh vegetables .

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Our grandchildren help us harvest at times but, eat more than they put in the basket. They call it a pickers tax!

[@thejourneyoffgrid2127]

Food security is a very important topic! Thank you for sharing, I moved off grid and look forward to implementing many of your great ideas! Steven kentucky 🇺🇸

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Best of luck on your journey into your own self sufficiency, Steven. You’ll find it a fascinating path!

[@Hallnout]

Good evening Cathy & Peter. It was nice watching this after the long work week. Your gardens look amazing as always. I hope the hot weather didn't stick around to long for you. We're enjoying fall like Temps here. Have a great weekend and be safe. Thanks.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Micheal, glad your heat has broken. Keep it between the the ditches.

[@johntoland4720]

Still knocking it out of the park. Thanks for the history and lifestyle videos!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Well now, those are some encouraging words, thank you.

[@beverlymichael5830]

Great history lesson. Thank you. . Your garden looks great.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Beverly … it has been a good growing season this year.

[@jayoneill1533]

Thanks for another interesting wee bit of history and congratulations on hitting over 50,000 subscribers !

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Jay and we were quite excited to reach that 50K milestone.

[@bgurtek]

Pete, I've heard that the first shiploads of African slaves were actually treated more like indentured workers and were given their freedom after about 8 years. Life long indenture, i.e., actual slavery, didn't happen until 1640 (& I think it started in Massachusetts).

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks for sharing that information and I’m certain your right about the timeframe of this horrible institution.

[@shawno3681]

Looks like a really fine meal!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We certainly do eat well from our efforts.

[@christiaankruger3713]

Well I would call this episode a" delicious one." (Pun intended😜😍) That is a fine harvest and a lot of garlic. May it keep the viruses away the coming winter. I sure hope there will be a mid week update on the forge-workshop building as well. Blessings my friend.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Sorry my friend, you might have to wait until Friday for that there update. Spot on the garlic harvest, close to 500 bulbs … no vampires in our house this winter, lol.

[@christiaankruger3713]

@@TheWoodlandEscape, that's fine it will be a worthwhile wait 👍

[@ridecaptain1]

your garden looks much better than mine. and i live in Florida LOL

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you. Our growing season has been ideal, right amount of rain at the right time. We’ll not go hungry this winter.

[@Bayan1905]

One plant that has been suggested to me and we're trying it this year is the Jerusalem artichoke. They're essentially an invasive species once planted and can take over whole corners of the garden. I've got a few of them growing and they can be harvested all winter long as long as the ground can be broken. I think it's not just the quantity but what you grow and how well you prep it for the winter months.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Your absolutely correct. It not simply growing ones food but, learning how to preserve it properly is essential. Good luck with your Artichokes… don’t let it get away on yo,lol!

[@itzakpoelzig330]

Jerusalem artichoke is one of nature's most fart-making foods! Seriously, look it up. There's ways to get around that, though. My favorite is to slice them paper-thin on a mandolin and then fry them in tallow or lard for an excellent potato chip replacement.

[@robertwise3235]

good morning from northern ca will be 97 f today

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Ouch! That is blistering hot. We’ve had a wonderful summer with only a few days with heat warnings given out. Keep cool.

[@billm.3449]

Thanks for the education professor!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks, Bill, never been called a lot of things but, never a professor!

[@billm.3449]

lol -yeah, I’m 64 now and I’m still learning something new every day, thanks to channels like yours

[@dougm5341]

I have a quest for you Peter. About what percentage of your week is spent in the 18th century world? Another great history lesson….

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Sometimes it is a full time job… I simply live it . I would say on average at least 25% of my life is spent in the past.

[@bgurtek]

Pete, that 'tator that rolled off in to the ashes - "5 minute rule".

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Yup, picked her up as soon as the camera was off, lol.

[@bgurtek]

@@TheWoodlandEscape Pete, better yet is a beard, so grow one. I've enjoyed tidbits from previous meals that I wrangled out of mine up to three days later.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Now that’s resourceful!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Waste not want not!

[@milliebanks7209]

Everything is beautiful! No bug bites on the leaves, unusual for my neck of the woods. Please tell me the name of the tomatoes you are growing/harvesting. I would love to give them a try, it's good to see you guys again. Thanks and God Bless! Millie

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

One modern one , Beefsteak I believe Nd one heritage one. We have very few pests this year.

[@jmt6615]

👍👍👍

[@HeatherNaturaly]

I found Ron and Justine about a week ago!!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

And a great find indeed!

[@TheVanderson62]

Historical question… Did the concept of “hunting season” start with modern conservation practices, or did pioneer and frontiersman hunt for specific game at specific times of year?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

There were not specific seasons but, normally the hunting was done in the fall and winter, primarily because the meat is firmer, tastes better and they could preserve it. Also the hides were better quality.

[@c.johnstonblacksmith]

Another great video guys, I have yet to try fish cakes, my neighbour uses pike, I prefer to filet the pike…he says the fine bones disintegrate ?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

My mom used to pickle boney fish for winter meals and the bones break down. Filleted pike is also good and done properly, one can leave those Y bones and extra rib bones on the carcass.

[@inessantos2217]

OMG the shout-out for Ron and Justine..can't believe this. Townsends/Early American and Woodland escape are my favorite KZbin channels..i recommend everyone two follow the tree of them together as they complement each other wonderfully!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We really like those two and well , Jas. Townsends program is legendary. There are so few that are keeping history alive and we hope our followers will support them as well. Appreciate your interest and support.

[@munchkin5674]

When you cooked your green beans and potatoes, did you season them with anything? What kind of insect issues do you have with your primitive garden? What colonial period gardening techniques do you use? Do you use any trellising or do you allow vining crops to meander all over? Just curious, because even though you are gardening in a more primitive manner, keeping plant up, caged, staked or trellis, can help improve the health of the plants from disease and pests and reduce produce loss. Of course, this can’t be done for root crops, which are more storable for long term use.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We’re pretty simple in our taste so, usually salt and pepper suffice. We do both with vining crops … if we have space we often let it meander but, frequently use trellis structures. This year has been amazing for lack of pests and the right amount of rain at the right time. Heck, we’ve not even had a potato beetle problem this year.

[@jeffseaton5193]

Ronnie's channel is frontier patriot.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Realized that after we released our episode. I did get it right in the credits.

[@stephencritchley9355]

Greetings Another video that just flashed before my eyes taking no time at all. Indicative of your magic of holding an audience's attention - especially after your enthralling canoe build series. In your opinion would the Americas survived on indentured labour alone or was the terrible slave trade required for survival? Trapping & hunting enough? But there appears that there would have been a limiting population factor - food supply & I'm sure the indigenous population would have not easly allowed that factor to affect their life style by limiting their own food supply

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I don’t believe they would have as there was significant cost to pay for the passage across the ocean which only the affluent could afford. Sadly it took full blown slavery to take the colonist from subsistence farming to build a developed New World. Always look forward to your comments, Stephen.

[@AbitibiAccoutrements]

Beautiful garden sir. My GF is so jealous of your harvest. We barely managed to grow anything this year, a little bit of peas and a couple pounds of potatoes. On a good season we only have 2 months w/o frost at night. We’ve kept the garden at the same as the previous owner but this year it is constantly flooded and won’t drain. We’ll try to relocate everything elsewhere that is well drained and rebuild the greenhouse next year.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Wow 2 month growing season, where about do you guys hang your hats? Drainage is important. Sounds like you need some greenhouse space to extend that growing window. Thanks for your interest.

[@genecrim1891]

Great video, what do you make your fish cakes with, other than fish.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

A, wee bit of rice, eggs, breadcrumbs, onions and salt and pepper. Delicious!

[@dragoua5544]

Thank you for this video, Cathie and Peter Peter had a pewter o tin cup, may I ask a question about? I heard that pewter is in danger of damage in winter due to cold, as tin becomes grey tin and falls apart. Did the pioneers had the same problem? Or tin cooking ware was more privilege of wealthy households that did not have any issues with warmth in winter? Btw, today in Ukraine there is already started a process of harvesting corn and wheat and other staple crops. Hope we`ll be on the safe side. But some crops still overstay in the fields due to different reasons.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Drago. If you happen to be Ukrainian, my heart goes out to you and this horrible invasion. Let’s hope these food sources make it those most in need. Tinware was the common material for the common man. Copper was more costly and used by the more affluent. We personally do not have any issues with either tin or pewter in the winter and often the Tavern doesn’t have a fire burning in it.

[@dragoua5544]

@@TheWoodlandEscape, yes, I am Ukrainian, kindest greetings to you from Kyiv, Ukraine and thank you for you warm words. "tin plague" starts when tin is exposed to the low temperature (-33C/-27F) for 1 hour or more. But this does not happen if temperature is higher or if tin is stabilized, by adding bismut, so maybe your tableware is stabilized. and that is good Lookig forward for your next videos

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Things one learns, thanks for sharing that information. Keep safe.

[@kevinscudamore2711]

👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Kevin.

[@robertcurns3845]

you don't have a rock in your gardens over the size of an egg,,do you???? wow what ground!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Actually our original ground is horrible, Robert. The poor Irish emigrants have been picking rocks here for 200 years. We have built up our soil with cover crops of legumes and picking rocks for 15 years in our grow beds.

[@S.Mos72]

Early American is where she cooks the food

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I watch Justine cook but, wish I could taste it, lol.

[@S.Mos72]

@@TheWoodlandEscape I can only imagine what some of what she cooks and bakes tastes like. (I would have to improvise the eggs with apples and have comes out great)

[@deb1120]

Lovely video!! thanks for the visit :) would you share your fish cake recipe? I've tried a few and none have been all that great.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It is pretty simple … fish, onions, eggs, breadcrumbs and a wee bit of rice, salt and pepper. Pretty darn tasty.

[@deb1120]

@@TheWoodlandEscape thank you 😀 ....I'll give it a shot

[@munchkin5674]

You harvested your garlic now, in mid August. When did you plant it?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We always plans our garlic in early November, mulch it heavily and that’s it, no more work until harvest in July. We don’t even weed it.

[@stannelson2582]

Late but great video again! From last year what did you ever do to deal with capping your chimney?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We opted at least for the time being to leave it uncapped. Before winter I may attempt something. Thanks for your continued interest.

[@dowdawg]

I’ve got a question, does that helper you have earn her keep? I like their channels!!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Cathy more than earns her keep. There is an old saying “ most people couldn’t harrowed the ground she plows in a day”!

[@dowdawg]

@@TheWoodlandEscape Lol 😂

[@Caryldee53]

How much of your actual day do you pursue this lifestyle? Spend at the cabin? I love what you do! Is it mostly for youtube? Asking sincerely. ❤️😊

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

The best way to answer your question, would be to look how much time I spend in 18th century clothes and I would say over 50% of the time. Would do enjoy some of the modern things in this modern world but, I’m happiest when I literally step back in time.

[@lawrencekeller6029]

Peter / Cathy I have watched this twice now and as always your videos are amazing. Peter you sure you where not a history teacher maybe even in a past life. LOL Looks like you are getting the rifle all cleaned and ready for some shooting what caliber is it? Hope all is well and be safe out there!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Not in this life time Lawrence, can’t rightly say went on in a previous life, lol. That musket is a rifled 54 caliber with a swamped barrel (my first build, some 15 years ago) and your right, deer season is coming soon, one must practice up.

[@larryadams2184]

One thing.what do put in. Your fish cakes ...

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

A little rice, breadcrumbs, onions, egg salt and pepper and of course fish. Enjoy.

[@danielb.ransberger8872]

How many deer are you able to shoot in your area per year?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

1 in the regular gun season but, in some units, one can apply for a second bow only tag. We pretty much put 2 in the freezer each year using mine and Cathy’s tags and often 3. We also have some friends that harvest deer and don’t want the entire carcass and supplement. Bottom line, venison is our primary source of protein.

[@robertcurns3845]

stringless green beans?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We do have some planted but, they were latter and haven’t started to produce yet.