LIVING OFF GRID. Doing What We Love and Loving What We Do. SIMPLE LIVING with SIMPLE PLEASURES.

[@stevenotman4613]

I take great comfort in knowing that life wants to keep on going. Thank you so much.

[@douggibson9084]

Heaven Boss Heaven. Get a comfy folding chair put it in the greenhouse with your coffee.... Heaven.

[@travelling_stephen]

Hi Boss and Laurie It's great to see your still getting tomatoes in January. that's more than a Greenhouse it's a Happy House !! Take care everyone. All the best from England.

[@mspat8195]

"Happy House" 😊

[@davidcramb5793]

I've got to thank you, Boss, for another weekly injection of positivity. It's cold and wet outside, the pubs are shut and the World's going to hell in a handbasket, but your videos always put a smile on my face. God Bless 👍

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I know what you're saying cause we don't even make our own handbaskets :-D God Bless.

[@robertelliott5644]

Still a kid at heart sledding with Frankie. That's so cool. Picking veggies in January not many folks can do . You do love that bubble foil. I like how you place it in the planter boxes adds a little warmth as well as protection of the wood. You know you just can't beet the enjoyment of being in a greenhouse in the middle of winter . There's so much to enjoy and discover what works and what doesn't. Best job in the world providing for your selves wholesome food's.

[@jerryhaun5994]

Boss you have it all. I'm a loner and just cant convey how much I admire your setup

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you for saying so Jerry.

[@suejarrard2221]

I always look forward to seeing your videos to see what you've been up to, laugh a little, and learn more. So glad that you have found some new winter therapy and have your new man cave, lol. Can't wait to see what you've been up to next. Blessings

[@G8rquest]

Time for a hammock in the greenhouse and call it a dreamhouse.

[@mushinman1]

Great to see Frankie!

[@Thennix]

Love your greenhouse, brings an smile on my face watching your videos.

[@mitchllreed3672]

“Mission impossible wasn’t so impossible” I’ll carry those words around for awhile.

[@janied8831]

So will I!!! Words of Wisdom !! 🙏🙏🙏JanieD

[@81deeds72]

Just like to take a minute to thank you for all you info an knowlege,from the bottom of my heart,you helped me so much,since i retired i purchased my land,96 acres of a whole top an in process of building my timber cabin as we speak with so much of your help,thank you, An godbless you all, Deeds

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Happy to hear you find my videos beneficial and thank you for taking the time to say so.

[@apriltrapp1086]

The joy you get in your greenhouse makes me smile. I hope you always have the escape of your greenhouse!

[@MrFoamheart]

Life is amazing. and a room full of it has to have a positive effect upon you. My Pop called himself a "gentleman farmer". He had a regular daily job but if you were looking for him before or after quitting time head to the garden. You might bring a 6 pack if you needed to talk. LOL but you knew when you went there would be something he needed your help with. LOL I swear he did all that work just so he could see the seeds break thru the earth and grow. Long ago, on a show called "Green Acres", they were laughing about the lawyer who turned into a farmer and his wife said, "he just loved seeing the seeds burst up thru the soil and shoot up to the sky". I think that should be on every real farmers/grower's headstone. Says a lot about a man.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I remember that show :-))

[@davidsprocket5141]

In that opening sledding video I thought that you and Frankie were going down the mountain to town and upload a new video! Love it.

[@jessecrabtree7953]

Your greenhouse looks amazing. I know what you mean when you say you get great joy going into your greenhouse and seeing plants thriving in the winter. I got bored one weekend this fall and enclosed a lean-to on the back of my shed. I guess you call it a hothouse instead of a true greenhouse. The roof is metal roofing. I took reclaimed storm windows, storm door and the sides are polycarbonate. I put 2 inch insulation foam board under the tin roof and added plywood for a ceiling. I added a small fan and a oil filled space heater in it. Yesterday I picked sweet 100 tomatoes, jalapeno and chili peppers. I love just sitting in there doing absolutely nothing. Just waiting on my heirloom seed catalog to arrive.

[@genevamerrick1833]

Well Gee ... I'm glad to to see somebody glad ... instead of mad ... it's good to have a liking for plants for they are refreshing in so many ways ... Yep ... boss ... you and Lorrie have the right idea about ( how to do ) up there on the mountain ...keep up the good work ya'll !

[@ronemmett3254]

Wonderful, brings me great joy to see someone as yourself get to really enjoy these simple things, as I do also ! Stay warm & keep up the good works ! - Ron -

[@teresatillery7501]

That greenhouse is like your little ray of sunshine! Why does my stomach growl every time I see the tomatoes? I think it pulls up childhood memories in my brain of the way they taste off the vine! Frankie was really digging that sleigh ride! LOL!

[@barrb6134]

I've been following your for a few years now and remember your fight with mice. Here's a tip, I was inundated with these critters for years in my garage...WELL i found the cure, I purchased electronic mouse chasers (cheep to operate) just plug into an electric outlet and Those Little S.O.B's gone. Haven't seen a mouse or their droppings for going on 2 years now. Best investment ever!

[@danradtke1663]

Wish everyone could have a green house so they also could enjoy the joys and serenity you get from it. Keep up the great work.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

So true!

[@85speedtruck]

Your living life to its fullest .. and loving it, us suburban fast track stressed out media brain washed fools , go on anti depressants or drink to deal with crap and all you need to do is walk out your front door, I am so envious. I really enjoy your videos , Thank You

[@colin8532]

Nature finds a way

[@marynastanishevska8164]

You really look like a big kid) You didn't loose the ability to wonder and to learn smth new every day! It's absolutely awesome!

[@evolvingerinb]

Some of our best moments of joy, can come from the smallest things. So wonderful to share in this joy. Be blessed dear ones.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Simple pleasures are often overlooked :-) God Bless :-)

[@jackiebeauty9007]

Enjoy your happiness good to see 🤗💖

[@terryw.milburn8565]

Great seeing That Grin on Your Face From Your Labors, Boss & Lori ATB T God Bless

[@JB-dz1zc]

You get out of life what you put into it. Talk about sweet, it's y'alls homesteading lifestyle. It may be a lot of work but the rewards are plentiful. Jealous, maybe a bit, much more I am HAPPY to tag along and see how this journey takes its ups and downs. Laugh a little learn a little, thanks for a great video. Blessings...

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you JB and the same to you :-))

[@wayneanderson1641]

The boss will never grow old if he stays happy and enthused

[@thehandyoutdoorsman9014]

Not sure who was enjoying that sled ride more, Frankie or you! Thanks for sharing!!

[@Jaynes-Path]

The Chadwick Large Cherry Tomatoes are a great Heirloom tomato. They are also indeterminate climbing tomatoes. They just keep growing & growing until they die from frost or old age. Peppers can and do overwinter. Sometimes they will lose all their leaves in the greenhouse but come spring they come back fast and with force. Peppers are famous for slow starting in the spring, but not the overwinter plants. If roots were kept alive, the plant grows great!

[@Living-The-Dream]

🐾🐾🐾🐾 love the opening Frankie the sled master 👏

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Not necessarily a sled dog :c)~

[@cynthiahofer2903]

Your delight has my day brighter too.

[@julieanderson5184]

Your smile and enthusiasm is so contagious. Thank you for sharing and spreading some happiness this morning.

[@lovenotes5299]

Because the flowers are up high, they get more sunlight and heat. I have experimented and grew dry beans from the supermarket in hanging pots. When the petunia flower is dying, let it turn brown before picking it, you can get the seeds from it and grow more.The greenery makes you feel good and happy, seeing life!

[@margueritepeaden3445]

I love looking at your face in the greenhouse. You look so happy that it is contagious, and I start to feel really happy. Makes me wish I had room for a greenhouse in my yard. It does look sunny even when it’s not. I could definitely use more sunshine or at least the appearance of more sunshine. Thanks for the very uplifting greenhouse tour.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Glad you enjoyed it my friend :-))

[@kanukster]

The world needs more Franky...and fam!

[@gjtingwall1]

Y’all rock on!

[@prepperinireland2240]

Boss, you and your lovely lady (and Frankie!) are an absolute tonic for the troubled soul on a cold, wintry morning. Thanks so much for making the videos you do.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you Alice :-))

[@bobmerrill2057]

Happy and Free that’s the key ! 😉

[@andriusdabulskis2278]

Man I just love you guys it’s like 2.50am in uk and I’m watching it my favourite Chanel video. I just fish you best of luck with it ! And stay safe !😉

[@badcompany3057]

I do enjoy the greenhouse vids. James Taylor had to go "up on the roof", all you need do is go to the greenhouse. You got the better deal. Good vid.

[@patriciaherman6499]

On my wish list a greenhouse. I agree the greenhouse is a very relaxing place, probably because it's a place of regrowth & serenity. You see a lot of people leaving the rat race for the serenity of simpler times, not necessarily easier, but more rewarding. Hugs to Frankie & Tildy. Blessings to you & Lori. 😊🇺🇸

[@yearounder]

I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos! Thanks for the trouble you go through to produce them, God bless!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you for saying so. I appreciate that.

[@LongIslanderGal1]

I smiled the whole time with a few giggles!! Thank you, great job the both of you! Uplifting for sure😀🌻🪴🫑🍅🥗

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Glad you enjoyed it :-)

[@harleyreese214]

Another wonderful adventure on the mountain. So enjoyable. Thanks for bringing us into your greenhouse

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Glad you enjoyed it :-))

[@MrRDFORD]

Ha ha ha, JC it's great seeing you getting all gitty in the greenhouse. Love the experiments. I hope to find that feeling myself when I get one built. Say hello to Momma and pet the kids. Enjoy.

[@brennaculbertson3341]

We all need a greenhouse in our lives right now. I love yours! Thank you for sharing!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Yes we do :-)

[@Leavetheherd]

Not an easy or convenient lifestyle but a good team makes it work, and the rewards are immeasurable.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Agreed :-)

[@lindas1496]

I am so glad to see you two on here. I know it is hard to post videos, so thank you. 🙏❤️🇨🇦. Have fun and please stay healthy.👍🇺🇸❤️

[@duckman12569]

It's summer here, and the tomato plants out the back, once they're out of the soil, the plant looks dead, all yellowed and crunchy... But the top parts have crawled their way along the ground into some shade and are still green and fluffy, so I staked up the shadecloth, see if the base of the plant will recover with some cover from the sun

[@barbaravickroy7563]

More fun to be the ''MAD GREENHOUSE SCIENTIST '' - just the smell of soil and growing things lifts the spirits!

[@kathydoyle9939]

The 🐿 is 😴 while his 🌻 grow. He's getting a head start on his summer meals! 🤣 Amazing greenhouse! Hi everyone, take care! 🕊

[@Downeastwaves]

Frankie and the Boss having a great time!! Thanks so much for the update!

[@GaryGreenway]

Your video brings me a smile as always.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Happy to hear that Gary ;-))

[@goofyroofy]

Appreciate you sharing the greenhouse and your love for it. I also love greenhouses and how they can uplift a grey winter day.

[@tommywilliams5450]

love the video helps me get through the day God bless and have a beautiful day

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you and the same to you :-)

[@davelunaskitchen8355]

Brightened my day watching your video; thank you 🙏

[@thebossoftheswamp]

My pleasure 😊

[@nickdonaldson8993]

The smile in your voice every time you are talking about your greenhouse is worth every bit of firewood you use I think.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Agreed :-))

[@wendyc.5769]

Ahhh!!! It’s great to see the kids having fun 😂💕🎣🎣🎣

[@sandyseas8355]

Aren't God's gifts wonderful? Ur so cute with your childlike love of the simple things. tyfs.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Wonderful indeed Sandy :-))

[@janied8831]

Amen to that Sandy’!! Have blessed day!! Janie D🙏🙏🙏

[@TheOutdoorLife]

Like a kid in a candy store is an understatement. Glad to see you so happy in there :)

[@robertbates5537]

Just got my floating seed trays after watching some of your previous videos - thank you for the ideas

[@MrRDFORD]

Got mine in my wish list. Gonna buy soon as well. Enjoy

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Have fun!

[@robertbates5537]

@@thebossoftheswamp really enjoying the videos. Recently found your channel and have watched all the way back 7 years for some of the videos. Stay healthy, stay strong, live long

[@vs74ralph]

I get comfort being in your green house also, even though it is only through your videos that I am there. Such a wonderful thing has come of the sale of a small piece of land to your Dad.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I wonder who I'd be if he never brought us up here back then.

[@vs74ralph]

Good point I have often wondered at what seemily small acts ultimatley make huge changes in ones life.@@thebossoftheswamp

[@mspat8195]

Butterfly Effect, Andy Andrews (KZbin)

[@jimmaple5669]

Thank you for sharing the joy and happiness!

[@sandrathomson1084]

Thanks for another great video Boss. Y'all are reaping the benefits of hard work. Appreciate y'all keeping it real. In our thoughts and prayers. God Bless y'all and the fur babies ✌❤😁

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you Sandra and the same to you :-)

[@jeffrey4343]

Life is good my friend!

[@dnngskn62]

Everybody needs a place that helps them smile. Glad you are enjoying yours.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Yes they do :-)

[@tinas3855]

Your joy and observations of nature are good for the soul. ‘When they are about to open they (Petunias) look like they are going by’

[@angelapalmieri3883]

That's so awesome that the chipmunk germinated your seed back to you...thank you for another great video

[@dennisb4027]

I can see why the greenhouse is such an uplifting place, in the dead of winter when its cold and your surroundings are all brown and white and cold the warmth and new growth does a lot for the mental state!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Well said ;-)

[@jenniferhoule628]

You're such an inspiration! Thank you for allowing us newer homesteading folks to learn from you. I grew up on an old country homestead and worked so hard to get my own. It's the best! Can't wait for spring gardening❤

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Working hard for it is what makes it so rewarding :-))

[@holiday311]

Love what you guys do! I do have to say though, if you planted your tomatoes where the flowers are, they would do just as well. All your heat is up there. Anyone remember the upside down tomato? lol

[@shawnr771]

Topsy Turvy I found one in a garage I cleaned up. Still in the package.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I had pots of tomatoes up there and they did no better. I found these are struggling more from the short days than the cold.

[@joharmon2148]

Its wonderful to have something like this to enjoy in the cold drab months. Love the way you light up yourself in the green house

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Couldn't agree more!

[@purecanadianlifestyle]

The greenhouse is a breath of fresh air, looking forward to making one ourselves, good job

[@gimcrack555]

I'm building a greenhouse this year. Going to use a car port framing with no roof. Very easy to put up. 1/4 barricaded wall with flat rock slabs that absorb heat and holds it. Which are call Soapstone. The rest is going to be a Double Plastic Layer Inflation System with air blown between them. Doing it this way, because didn't want to have to get a building permit or raise my property taxes. Easy to tear back down if need to.

[@mspat8195]

@@gimcrack555, clever!

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Wow you are a kid in a candy store. You look so happy. The greenhouse is surely working for Lori and you.👍

[@69judge27]

Willow trees have a substance in them that causes rooting to happen. Cut a bunch of willow branches into 4 inche pieces and put them into a bucket of water. Use that to water your cuttings. 😎🎸

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Wish we had willows around.

[@connielynn195]

Great video. Glad you are enjoying your greenhouse so much. Not going to take the time to read over 400 comments to see if someone else has already said this: the small hairs on the stems of tomato plants are a type of root (forgot the name). That is why they are easier to root from broken and cut stems. You can even bend a long stem over, brush a little soil over it, and soon the hairs have turned into roots. Cut the stem and plant the new plant. Your pepper plant doesn't have those hairs. It would probably have done better if you had moved the trimmed plant in front of a sunny window in the cabin where it is warm all the time. Keep experimenting, who knows what you will discover!

[@joanreid2804]

You have given me such a beautiful gift by sharing your enthusiasm and joy you receive in your happy place. ( green house). Thank you!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Happy to hear that Joan. You can give me joy by sharing my video haha. God Bless. ;-))

[@caraoosterhouse7348]

Yup those petunias and chard are as tough as you are. I'm glad you enjoy each other's company.!

[@motorcycleparty]

thanx boss your smile is uplifting

[@jessewoodshomestead4233]

Don't give up on those peppers yet. They will need real worm soil. Put them close to the wood stove so the soil will worm up. I have made a metal shelf over a heater for stuff like that. Good luck!

[@mainecritter3292]

Your greenhouse is your circle of good vibes. You won't find that just anywhere. Thanks for sharing all the goodness. Stay well my friends. :)

[@thebossoftheswamp]

That's for sure. I can't stay out of it :-D

[@DonnaRatliff1]

It's So Enjoyable to See You SO Happy JC. Just Awesome, makes me smile Too. ☺️👍

[@jodibales1836]

Wood stove in the greenhouse equals high quality greens year round...

[@jodibales1836]

Great show I love it and you guys move everyday...the best way to live😃

[@marshmeadowpond5036]

Watching you in your greenhouse is so calming, your like the Bob Ross of off grid greenhouses...lol

[@dennisgallagher1686]

JC everyone needs a sanctuary glad you have such a place

[@bellarosesmama2597]

It tickled me when you couldn't quite rememberwhat the date was. My husband is always ask me what day and date it is! And since he retired he does not wear a watch unless he has to be somewhere at a certain time. Our older son bought him a really nice watch and he only puts it on when he thinks he thinks our son will be around! Its very nice, but he just usually doesn't wear one. He says he is RETIRED! Enjoy your quiet winter days because soon it will be busy time again!🐺🐺🐺🐺🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍👍

[@thebossoftheswamp]

We share the same mindset. Neither one of us wear a watch and we rarely ever have our phones with us. I've had mine 8 to 10 years and never put an app on it :-D

[@9252LIFE]

I really admire your attitude towards any tasks you take. I really enjoy your channel. I’ve learned a lot from you. This lifestyle can truly be peaceful if you let it!

[@kevinsimpson7114]

Your enthusiasm and encouragement is so uplifting - thank you.👍🏻

[@thebossoftheswamp]

You are so welcome!

[@shannmartin9361]

Really enjoy your greenhouse episodes Boss, but missing your hunting trapping and bushcraft cabin build series. Hope you have some vids planned for the future.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I will but I share what I'm doing at the time that I'm doing it :-))

[@cillaloves2fish688]

Cool... Chipmunk gifts! Good to see Frankie! The greenhouse was a great idea!

[@myrahaws5148]

Oh my gosh I love the chipmunk planted sunflowers story. Little Gardners. I need a greenhouse. We have a grow tunnel to help extend the season but not a year round greenhouse.

[@gschwendinger]

Thanks for the joy and positive outlook that you share with us.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

My pleasure!

[@joeandsueoffgrid]

Big smile just at the beginning watching you sled with the dog 💙so fun!

[@cekfraun]

I love seeing your greenhouse and all that is growing in there, and especially how happy you are there.

[@maryallen6334]

So pleased for you. Your greenhouse will give you so much healing, From what you eat to how much happiness you both get. Who'da thunk one little building could provide so much!!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Agreed. It's a Garden of Healing :-))

[@sylviapap3]

Career councellors learn from books...not from Life...and now The Boss is a self-reliance Councellor! Lesson learned Lol

[@jenniferlee7167]

Things are looking great. Thanks for the lovely update so good to see the dogs again too! The greenhouse is really delightful, even with all the snow.

[@dangoras9152]

Glad to see you so dam happy keep it up brother

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thanks! Will do!