Nationwide Average Says: You Can Grow Food Like This Too 🙌

[@1870s]

Here is the video referenced called "One Brine to Rule Them All": kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJKxeZyAab2mqtk ♥

[@staceyd2513]

Thank you!

[@BackToBasicsHomestead76]

I just found out that some HOAs do NOT allow you to have a garden on your property! My sister’s development is one of them. This blows my mind! They are not allowing you to grow your own food. I would never live where there is such a thing like HOA but seriously I feel bad for people who do. Great video! Awesome harvest!

[@chicken-grandma]

Container gardening works if you can't have a garden...never say you can't do something...improvise

[@oregontrisha365]

My MIL lives in an area with the same issue. She planted chives as a border planting and no one realized!

[@amandar7719]

It’s a vermin issue. In close proximity houses, rats can infest. Root crops, corn, in-ground potatoes are a health hazard. As is compost heaps/bins. Surreptitiously planted pole beans up trellises or containers of herbs amongst potted annuals, or raspberry canes mingled in climbing roses can be hidden. I’m in the UK living away from my family home and main garden cos reasons, but when my (away from estate) neighbours put out their trash bins the night before collection, the rats go rampant. 🤢

[@MaLiArtworks186]

She can buy a grow tower to grow veggies inside or outside.

[@MaLiArtworks186]

@@amandar7719 Irish Spring soap slivers around perimeter of property drives away varmints.

[@ewakam1586]

I have a desk job and I love the garden work. I feel much better after an hour in my garden :) And the harvest is the cherry on top.

[@lisagh2432]

I put my basil in a blender with just enough oil to blend it and then pour it into a medium ziplock and freeze it flat. Then when I need basil for something I’m cooking I smack the ziplock on the counter to break off a chunk and add it to my meal. It is so easy, fresh, and tasty this way!

[@andrearc3002]

Last year I stuffed my banana peppers with cream cheese and wrapped them in bacon. I vacuum sealed them and froze them. They bake up really nice from the freezer. I gave them out to my family to enjoy too. I made your cowboy/cowgirl jalapeño relish this week. I can't wait to try it. Love your harvest video. Have a great day!

[@saundrajsimpson9627]

The stuffed banana peppers sound wonderful. Thank you for the idea; I am going to try that since my digestive system does not allow for spicy foods and I can't do the poppers.

[@TWBlack]

Oh that sounds wonderful. My husband loves banana peppers and I finally planted some this year. I think I'll try your idea. Do you ever mix anything in the cream cheese??

[@giancolabird]

Yummmm

[@jancox6973]

Omg that sounds so good 😋 I definitely will try this for sure. Thanks for sharing this 😁 😋

[@kellyhawes9293]

I throw my basil in a blender with a bit of water then pour into ice cube trays and freeze. I've been hooked on strawberry basil smoothies . Just put the basil with frozen strawberries and homemade yogurt, honey and a collagen powder . Yum. You could put your basil cubes in lemonade!

[@Fidala13]

In reference to your basil question, we love to make green pizza sauce with basil, olive oil and some chicken bouillon (cube, not liquid) - because of this, I’ll chop my basil in the food processor and then fill ice cube trays with the chopped leaves and olive oil. Then I can pop out a cube or two for pizza :)

[@MynewTennesseeHome]

Good job!

[@NotARealHomestead]

I’ve done that with water, but putting oil in the cubes is a great idea! I’m going to try that!

[@tink5984]

This is how I save mine

[@sundancer442]

I do the same but I add fresh garlic as well. :)

[@samanthahoffman4647]

You are always very encouraging and inspiring!! I appreciate you taking the time to show us all what we CAN do!! I can't wait to see what you end up doing with that squash/pumpkin thing! Thank you for taking us along with you today!!

[@cindymetroff810]

I started a new garden this year. So far I have made your pickled coleslaw, zucchini bread jam, pineapple zucchini. I have put up 2 batches of green beans, dill relish, pickles, pickled hot peppers and mullberry jelly. Can't wait to make cowboy candy! Thank you for all your knowledge and inspiration! I have to tell you I am 67 yrs old, and I did this all by myself! So you are never too old to garden!! I stay busy as Patera says!

[@TheRuckFarm]

Such a great harvest! I agree on growing multiple varieties of tomatoes. I have always grown cherry tomatoes. This is the first year I’ve grown a large variety (over 40 different varieties) of tomatoes. So delicious!

[@cbak1819]

Thanks for the encouragement.. all the YT growers inspired me I could do this.. Our main garden is 4 high raised beds, total space 40'x1' ! We are getting another soon about 10'. We grow vertical we just pull things out and pop other things in.. sowing two weeks before.. you don't need a lot of space.. just some God given faith he will increase and give you wisdom. One thing I have learned, only grow what you normally eat oh and learn how to preserve that food. You will be ahead of anything this crazy world throws at you. God bless.

[@angiedonald7770]

So, I could dehydrate the celery leaves and turn them into celery powder?! I never considered that! ❤

[@jessidutton3441]

Absolutely beautiful!!! I'm jealous! Our drought and heat in Arkansas had been so hard on the gardens. No harvests even close to yours!

[@bluegirl777]

I'm so grateful that you've had such a wonderful harvest season where you are, especially because I know you plan to rest from gardening next year. So many areas, like ours, have had a horrible time with the extreme heat and lack of rain. But seeing your garden gives me life! Not every year will look like this. Maybe next year will be better!

[@chicken-grandma]

I love having baskets of food to process in my kitchen and dining room....

[@cherylannesley937]

Thanks again, Rachel. Your straight forward approach. Easy teaching, transmits to accessible learning to sooo many people. My mother-in-law got me started in 1986. You are a great advocate for all!!! Humans and plants alike ... I am about your age, from Quebec,Canada, and also passing of my knowledge to anyone who wants it, in French.

[@marthabrickett3298]

Nasty January/Canuary Saturday in DownEast Maine. Freezing rain.60mph wind, snow and the lights keep flickering. So I’m canning beans. And letting your channel just roll, feels like company in the kitchen and this one about growing came up. Perfect day to remember this past season’s harvests. Thanks Rachel. Wish I could find another tote basket!

[@sundancer442]

This should be a " Prime Time TV " episode on every channel across the country. So important.

[@TShirtAndReeboks]

Love seeing everything! My whole plot (house, front, and backyard) is around 7500sq ft, but I still love gardening. I have never even grown a fraction of what my family eats in produce a year, but I do love supplementing our diet with home-grown goodness.

[@mandiejohnson2802]

I put mine in the blender with olive oil and chop it really well add to an ice cube tray and freeze it pop the cubes out put in ziplock bag and store in freezer and when needed put the cube in what you want it is

[@KayNolte]

I am so jealous! My garden is running about a month and a half behind because of our spring.... Congratulations!!!

[@saraalexander9589]

I'm glad I'm not the only one that lets "wonky volunteers" live and bear fruit! You never know what you'll get. And the volunteers are so healthy and a fun surprise. Especially the ones growing in the compost pile!

[@laurarochester3054]

Totally didn’t think you were bragging. People do huge grocery hauls, that cost hundreds of dollars. Your garden haul is priceless! Thanks for sharing! God bless

[@judyabernathy80]

Rachel, you and Todd are a wealth of information. I so enjoy learning from you two. That harvest is fantastic!! ♥️🙏🏼♥️

[@justpatty7328]

I love the beautiful bounty you were blessed with. So grateful for your inspiration to others to get their hands dirty. Playing in the dirt makes my soul happy too! God bless each one of you! 👩‍🌾

[@sarahgibson-reb1891]

I’m growing in a community garden in a 15’ x 10’ bed, and 9’ x 12’ bed and I’m growing a ton of food!! Cucumbers, tomatoes, zucchini, beans, watermelons, jalapeños and flowers! Exciting to see how much I grow!

[@amandar7719]

Having pigs is a blessing for utilising undesired garden produce. Especially beet tops and the inevitable excess of bright chard. I might chop up beet tops once a year and sauté with butter & garlic to mask the taste for a pretty side dish. Usually ends up in the slop bucket!! 😆

[@melnamikiroberts6339]

I have a garden space of 10’X8’ and 6 planter beds averaging about 2’X3’. My lot is only 3300 sq. Ft. So my garden space is limited. I try to maximize what little space I have outside for my rabbits, chickens, dogs, and garden. I can only dream having a huge garden space like yours! Love your videos!

[@scrappinggrammychristine7508]

I am so excited about my garden, it’s starting to produce more and more as the summer goes on. Thank you for sharing your garden. ❤️

[@mandidittloff4500]

Oh my gosh! Your cabbages look great! I grow mine in the Autumn (Fall) & Winter season here in Australia. They are about halfway grown. So excited!!

[@marysmith9194]

YES to Malabar spinach. My first year planting it and I’ve already frozen 3 gallon bags and eaten so much fresh in recipes and salads. It’s delicious and looks awesome trellising !

[@jksatte]

Does it really taste like Spinach?

[@mbgardens8238]

How many plants did you plant? I have the seeds and plenty of time! I’m about to rip out my dying cucumbers to put on my arch trellis but don’t know how many to plant?

[@marysmith9194]

@@jksatte the taste raw is more lemon tasting to me but cooked it's more like traditional spinach. The leaves are large and very crisp. Delish!

[@marysmith9194]

@@mbgardens8238 I planted 4 seeds at each trellis. It grows quickly and trellises beautifully ! Plenty to harvest

[@bigflatsominxy9038]

I have 60 tomato plants and have yet to get a cherry tomato here is southeast Wisconsin. I’m feeling a bit jelly. It was my first year growing them from seeds so I feel good to have 60 even if they are slow. Oh! My celery is stunted! Lol. The things I learn from your garden.

[@ljtminihomestead5839]

CT, my garden is a bit pathetic this yr. I'll be greatful for whatever comes in. I've never seen a season like this before. Never ever had problems with cukes and squash... I'll be greatful for whatever it produces, then supplement with the store produce.

[@Pamela_Gram]

That is such a beautiful batch of vegetables! Congratulations on all that hard work that certainly always pay off.

[@LivingMiracleHomestead]

I love my Malabar spinach. I can't wait to see how it cans up.

[@pennybolstad3925]

Watching you show what you can grow makes me know some new things to grow keep up the great videos thanks for all your hard work bless you

[@tracymorrison1584]

my garden looks sad compared to yours; i live in northern ontario canada and we are at the mercy of mother nature, hail/frost etc etc. I fight every day to keep things growing. Yours is so beautiful; i just pray my tomatoes,onions,potatoes, beans and carrots and peas give me as much as yours

[@suzanmccarroll5489]

Knee replacement so I’m sidelined this year. I’m gardening vicariously through you tube channels. Taking notes, writing recipes. 😊😊😊

[@lindagraff2484]

What a beautiful harvest of goodness. Put some some basil in your spaghetti , and pizza sauce. I replanted the end of a store bought celery bunch, and yes, it is growing, I just stuck it in the ground and watered it.

[@carolinehatley9393]

Your garden is awesome. You have a wonderful haul today. I can’t wait to see your video on Spinach. I am going to watch your gardening next spring to learn more. I am 74 and grew tomatoes and peppers and zucchini and summer squash in 5 gal buckets. Not perfect, but ok for two of us. I am subscribed to your channel and enjoy it. Enjoy your rewarding day.

[@Tinkerbell31326]

Mission accomplished. I am encouraged. I will grow that spinach. Thank you Rachel.

[@mariagarcia-po6kl]

Hi Rachel. I just wanted to know, what did you do to the beets leaves? I hope you didn't throw them out. They are good in cooking. The entire veggies are amazing. So sorry about the green cabbage. God Bless the harvest. Thank you for sharing this video. Have a wonderful day. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😘😘😘😘😘

[@Teefs]

Amazing harvest! My garden is pumping out the produce, as well. As Murphy would have it, I got Covid right when my garden started producing. I am sooooooo behind in preserving. Happy canning!

[@PoliteTeeth]

I love so much what you said about variety, Rachel! It IS the spice of life. Often I see other people sticking to the same things year after year and having more sort of “utilitarian” gardens. And that’s fine to have your usual heavy hitters but there’s so much joy is trying different things! On point as always :)

[@joywisniewski2035]

Thanks for ALL the encouragement!

[@Rosmarylla]

I LOVE harvest hauls! Don't feel like it's bragging at all. It is so inspiring!

[@giancolabird]

Wish my garden was this productive! I am working on it. Lots of failures, I mean learning experiences!

[@katstar1982]

Yes! I have a backyard in the Chicago area, am in my third year gardening and have found that I now grow more produce than my family can eat during the growing season, which is why I started canning and found this page. It's true, folks! You can do it, too. I even have the dreaded black walnut tree in my yard (which has hostile roots to many garden plants), but by researching what can grow with black walnut juglone, strategic potting and raised bed configurations, I've been able to get around that issue. I thought I couldn't have a decent garden but Rachel is absolutely right. If I can do it, most anyone with a yard and sun can do it. And my dog still has room to play on the lawn, too. Thank you, Rachel (and Todd), for sharing your skills and your wisdom.

[@kathygravitt7956]

Wow!!! Such a beautiful harvest!!! You are such an inspiration in every video!!! Thank you!!!

[@faithfamilyhomestead]

Those tomatoes looked absolutely beautiful 😍 Great job Rachel

[@MaryBornforHealth]

What a lovely harvest! I like to chop up basil with olive oil and then freeze them in ice cube trays. You can pop them out after they have frozen and put them in zip lock bags. This is great to throw in a dish you are cooking for that wonderful flavor. If you add some onions, you can saute the cubes to start a wonderful dish. You can also just freeze the chopped basil with some lemon juice and water to put in drinks. Can't wait for this year's canning videos. You encourage me every time I watch you. I admire you and Todd and the hard work you do.

[@roehoe66]

God has truly blessed all your hard work. So proud for you.

[@Butter2000Fly]

First year gardening. Deer ate my tomatoes leaves, okra leaves, purple and green bush beans, sweet potatoe leaves. The heat destroyed my squashes. But I was able to harvest long green berms, sweet peppers, chili peppers, green onions, cilantro, morning glory, mustard greens, mix lettuce, a few tomatoes before the deer got to them, lemon grass, herbs, cabbage, long cucumbers. Started to plant bok choy, spinach, and other greens but the chickens keeps on getting to them. This fall I’ll be getting a good fence up. My garden will be moving closer right by my house. Hoping next year will give me more and control others.

[@LindaASJ]

I did 12 pints of your pickled coleslaw this week! I’m so excited to get into a jar and try it. If it’s as good as I think it will be, I’m going to do another dozen more

[@remmingtonfarms3602]

Great video Rachel. It has been great following you over the years. Kimberly

[@susanmassey9635]

What beautiful produce. It will keep you busy for several days canning it. Thanks for the video!!!

[@pjk1714]

I freeze basil in flat bags and chop off what i need. Same process with dill using rubber bands to bunch like a smudge stick. We are fortunate if we have 24 ft deep for a backyard. When I had a heritage home, the yard was massive and allowed a proper veg garden. Thanks for sharing, looks great.

[@jayc6159]

My kitchen is pretty small so I harvest vegetables one at a time. Today is pickle day, I made ghee for the first time this year. I love this time of year but it’s busy, busy! Usually by the time the fruit trees ripen I’m already burned out on canning but I have a freeze dryer to reduce the amount I have to can so that helps.

[@julielefler9747]

I have always used every park if my yard to garden on the back side of the house along the house I plant tomatoes and have grapes peach tree apple tree in the back 5 raised boxes and hudge pots along am back fence mixed in with flowers and bushes another peach tree and apple tree you can grow alot in your yard if you just use different ways. I even move in lemon orange and my lime trees every year and a big banana tree. Love watching love gardening. Been in kitchen for 2 weeks canning dehydrating vaccuem packing alot if work but worth it!

[@wandamclaughlin8405]

You are so inspiring. I am trying to figure out how to grow in my very small back yard. I live in a townhome community so there is not much space. How powerful it must feel to grow your own food. I did plant mint and basil in a pot at my back door. I try and eat some daily. But I want to do more. Thank you for sharing.

[@RiceaRoni354]

Pinball prepping has a mystery squash, too. It seemed to be a melon and squash cross.

[@MommaJoy]

Ohhh I love volunteers! I have 4 volunteer pumpkin plants from white to orange to yellow, plus various squash. My favorit volunteer is a zucchini mixed with white pumkin, we call it a puzzinini! Hope you update us on what your volunteer squash is! Your garden is looking lovely!

[@FarmerC.J.]

I always keep basil w stems and root it...I can keep it going all winter by placing it in my sunny kitchen window!

[@laceymiles8455]

you should try New Zealand Spinach if you want a lot of spinach in the heat. I have 4 plants and that is all I can keep up with for 2 people.

[@angelas_pantry_obsession]

My broccoli did amazing thus year. My tomatoes are starting to hit pretty hard now. I've struggled with squash and cucumbers because of bugs. I'm getting some but not what I would have hoped for. Thankful for all I do get. This is my 1st year with HUGE carrots. I grew them in totes this year and will do it for here on out. It's addicting to grow your own food. I'm already planning my garden for next year and how it will be bigger 😁

[@kellinellis985]

You could freeze dry your basil. Stays green and rehydrate well.

[@veggiebug]

"It's like a half a face" 🤣 That's my kind of measurement

[@chrishelmuth4065]

Where did your beet GREENS go? I keep them in my windows for added nutrition in salads! Actually considered the most nutritious greens. Great show Rachel, and thanks for being here!

[@dainasmith519]

What a fantastic harvest :) Great job! Would love a update on the pigs. I bet they are growing like crazy.

[@centraltexashomestead-mike4956]

Hey Rachel, wow we are so happy for you and Todd. We are looking forward to our fall winter garden. 47 days no rain and temps still 102 to 106. Can't wait to share our fall and winter garden. Yawl will have snow on the ground and we will be harvesting. Always fun to watch yawl, God Bless.

[@juliewilliamsnewzealand818]

i have noticed the same thing! that red cruciferous vegetables do not get attacked like the green ones. I figure I will not bother with green in future because I can be getting my greens from beans and peas and lettuces etc. We are about to start spring in a month and I have just ordered all my seeds and due to start propagating next week ready for the growing season. :) xxx

[@amyharris7337]

Wonderful bounty! Thanks for sharing and being so encouraging. I am planning on watching your brine video next- because I need a brine but also because our family are huge LOTR fans😉 Can you share a link for the spinach please?

[@Salisbum]

I've been making basil tea like nobody's business. You can use fresh for that, or dried. It also freezes well as-is, and just turn it into whatever cooked thing you want after pulling it out of the freezer

[@judithcordell1139]

Chop your basil and fill icecube trays with the cuttings. Top the trays off with olive or avocado oil. Freeze, dump out the trays and put the cubes in a Ziploc bag in the freezer. Keep making them and add it to the bags. Use for sauces and to flavor veggies. You can always do the same with water for drinks. You can do this with any herb.

[@life_the_cmax_way191]

When I have an abundance of herbs and nothing specific to make with them, I like to make flavored salts, sugars or compound butters. We really enjoy parsley butter on noodles. I make it up and then freeze it in little pucks that are easy to add to any recipes.

[@GeorgiasGarden]

I love this. It’s almost Thanksgiving and I’m already missing my garden. As soon as Christmas is over I’ll be almost ready to do my starts!! I’m already getting excited about next year. Even in the heat of Texas I’m in my garden everyday. It’s definitely my happy place!! My kitchen looks like this from May-October. I’m not kidding I had yellow squash until second week of October this year.

[@zlifehomestead9772]

Great Harvest! Good Job! There is a lot of peace and enjoyment of gardening and growing, I agree 💛

[@nancyrasmussen2016]

I have made some zucchini boats you scoop out seeds, brown some sausage, mix of peppers and onions cheese on top, maybe rice too,bake and eat, yum, yum., great harvest. Nancy from Nebraska

[@dannieflowers8199]

I really love your idea of growing cabbage in the greenstalks!! Im definitely trying that out next year 🥰🥰 Also this year is my first year growing celery, I had no idea I could have multiple harvests!! I was planning on ripping them out, but I want to see if I can skore a 2nd harvest. Thank you so much for posting these videos, I always learn some new from you 💕

[@wendymdupre]

I chop my fresh basil and thyme, freeze in ice cube trays in olive oil. After they are frozen I store them in ziploc bags. Very convenient to pop an cube or two when cooking.

[@smallspaceswithGloria]

I love watching your harvest videos, you should be proud of yourself because it’s exciting 😊

[@sharonafshari4485]

I get so excited to watch your videos.

[@schifflangefarms4539]

See Living Traditions Homestead for her ketchup recipe. Made it last year and it does taste just like the kind you get from the Store

[@shirleykunard9763]

Your cabbage looks good. With my red cabbage I cut it like slaw and added cowboy candy sauce and it was so good canned stayed crispy. So so good. Has the hot and sweet yummy.

[@crystalh1402]

Love the volunteer cross 😄 nature is amazing!

[@redlanternhomesteadcathym105]

Outstanding work! Thank you for all your hard work, on the homestead and off!

[@deborahrusignuolo7612]

Amazing harvest, I will be following along to see what you do with it all. Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@barbaraslayden2277]

Just watched and you are so sweet to share this God has given you a gift and is pleasing in his ey

[@amyjo987]

I paused the video to say....PLEASE VIDEO WHEN YOU MAKE KETCHUP! Ok, I'm gonna finish the video now 🥰

[@marymatthews9766]

beautiful! my uncle always planted 3 seeds - 1 to sow, 1 to grow, and 1 for the crow.... :)

[@marshhomestead4963]

Rachel are Mr Big pea sweet. I have been having a hard time finding a good shelling pea. Thanks for any information you can give. ❤️ I love your channel.

[@dolcevita5411]

What a beautiful harvest! I just canned pickled peppers and pickles today. I planted cucumber bushes in my landscaping and they are incredible this year (just walk out my door and pick!)

[@cstarkey4868]

Wow, what an inspiration! Thank you for sharing. It helps me to know how to preserve but especially how to use all the produce. Is there a video on Cowboy Candy ~ something I've never heard of before!

[@jenniferr2057]

There is a video. I think she got dinged on calling it that... It might be under cowgirl candy or candie jalepenos...

[@mehalpin]

You should be proud and brag!! You worked so hard to grow that food! That spinach will be on my 2023 seed list! Thank you for all of your content. My favourite channel!

[@OldGrannyMac1]

Sara from Living Traditions Homestead channel has said she makes a amazing ketchup. I have not made it. I believe she has a video on it after trying many different ketchup recipes.

[@Jeff-rd6hb]

I've got two 15'x30' garden patches(with a lot of wasted space in between beds), and I'm able to grow more than enough produce for a family of four. You really don't need acreage to live off the land. Oh, and Cowboy Candy? Hell yeah! I make too much of it too, lol. I like to incorporate other hot peppers in batches for different flavors & levels of heat. Sometimes I'll toss in a few habaneros or poblano depending upon my mood. Serrano cowboy candy is fantastic!

[@bethmitchell6981]

Rachel ya'll have been so blessed. So many of us our gardens burned up. It broke my heart when I have not been able to produce anything. Especially when you put in all the hard work. Your such a inspiration and you can really see how you get in tune with the Lord when you are in your garden. God Bless you

[@gardeningfishingjimw9364]

Love love love your harvest Rachel!! I have 4 raised garden beds so far and they are full of growing produce with it being Mid-Winter. The way I stop frost burn etc. is my old lace curtains draped over the beds and it stops the burn and also the birds from ripping them out. Can't wait to get to my Summer crops!!!!

[@gratefulMOMent]

I love to make basil oil. I rinse off the tips (leaves & flowers) and let them sit dry for an afternoon. Then I put them in a quart jar, add olive oil or grapeseed oil & cover tightly. I let that sit got about a week. Check for potency. Then I strain the leaves out & put the oil back into the quart bottle. It’s so dang delicious. Add it to eggs, salad dressing, etc!

[@conniebuchner4715]

You are amazing working full-time and still gardening. I’m always surprised at your harvest! Plus, I love that you that you actually eat what you put up! Didn’t get to garden this year, but looking forward to next year seeing your partial harvest!