New Kitchen and Farm Update!

[@Michelle-pm6lk]

You look so happy! I mean you usually do, but somehow even more so.

[@PreppyKitchen]

Thanks so much!!

[@grantnoroyan4083]

@The Pervy Prepper stupid comment

[@LightBeing369]

@The Pervy Prepper 🤣👍Yes it adds a layer or depth and HUMOR when you have to expain the joke

[@Halaltoo]

@@PreppyKitchen HI JHON. How are you your videos and recipes are amazing honestly I recently started watching them a few weeks ago and omg everything I try ore dk would always taste yummy 🤤 from your recipes thanks a lot for sharing them with us we appreciate it a lot . Thanks for reading 📖 like 👍 if you agree with me that he’s channel is amazing

[@keelyo8087]

When most people get popular on KZbin, they move to LA... I love how you guys did the opposite and are living this farm dream now 😌😌

[@duffjackie]

What state is the farm in? So beautiful!

[@100colorpencils6]

@@duffjackie Connecticut I think

[@achnix3167]

Yeah they started out rich

[@PerryCuda]

But all of his videos now are from a rented house. What happened?

[@dee78xx90]

@@PerryCuda this house is being renovated

[@zking2929]

I love the vast lands of the country! It just feels so open and in a way liberating

[@peshgirl]

Corn needs to be planted in a minimum of 6 rows because it pollinates by the breeze. Remember that blueberries are like apples in the sense that they need a different variety nearby to pollinate; most are not self pollinating. You may want to consider renting out any plots you can't find a use for, farmers are usually looking for a few more good acres.

[@arlenesouppa3799]

Stephanie Morgan here in Indiana you get a small tax break when you rent to farmers!

[@godblessypu4596]

John, your giggling and smile, shows how wonderfully happy you are💞 love and happiness to you & Brian & the boys & oh the babies xxxxx

[@carolynhodgson972]

I am so glad that you shared your farm experiences. I love following you. I absolutely adore your two sons. They are so precious.

[@eleoracolombia3878]

I love that you’re taking us on this journey with you. It is so lovely and endearing

[@ehkartist]

In the vacant fields, I would amend the soil and plant a flower garden with a lot of native plants. You can use the cut flowers for an online business mailing bouquets on a monthly basis. Or just enjoy yourself!

[@peshgirl]

I think I'm smiling just as big as you are! Thank you for the update!

[@cindyryan122]

You are so real! That is unusual and refreshing. Please don't loose that spark as your star rises. It makes you a joy to watch and learn from.

[@mojos3613]

I sooooo love your new place! I didn’t see myself living the “country life” but while watching this, seems like I’m looking forward to try moving to a place like this when the time is right! (I’m not yet done watching but can’t help myself to comment) 😂 Awwww! 🥰 Hi Beau, Georgina, and Spencer!!! 🥰

[@meherpanjwani7276]

his name is Bo (the dog) but if you turn captions on it says Beau

[@mojos3613]

@@meherpanjwani7276 Name is spelled as Beau based on the description box 😊

[@meherpanjwani7276]

@@mojos3613 oh oops, sorry, on the last video of the farm i watched, i turned on captions for a second and it kept saying Bo.

[@crystalsiner4836]

Love love love your new place and can't wait for you new kitchen to be finished so you can start coming again.

[@silentwinged]

When we moved last year, we gained an overgrown pear tree as well. We pruned it and this year it produced loads of fruit. Then we learned that you don't wait for pears to ripen, because they ripen from the inside out, and if you wait until they're ripe, they're rotten in the middle. Between that and pear rust, I only got to eat two.

[@ClaudiaGonzales13]

"Pecan Trees" are amazing for that kind of weather... more pecan recipes for us!!! ;)

[@shannoneaster6476]

What a wonderful new adventure! FYI, you should pick your pears a bit on the green side, keep them cool and ripen them in paper bags, or just on the counter as needed. They’ll last longer and you won’t have to can dozens of jars of pears all at once. Please try home canning them. You enjoy them all year. Best wishes and thanks for the updates and your upbeat humor. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@clauschargoy9906]

Your happiness is our happiness. Thank you for all share. A big hug and congrats !!!!!

[@jacmusic1111]

For the field, create an outside game area. Set up a Bocci Ball court, Croquette court, Badminton, Horseshoes area (with removable iron nails), purchase a small decorative shed to hold all pieces in the winter months. Also, you can use 1/2 of the shed as a changing area for pool guests (decorated and equipped, of course). Also, a little playground with swings and slide AND circling that... a little go-cart track for the kiddies. Materials and little sweat equity? Not that big of a deal, right? You can get the games beautifully packaged at any of the retail warehouses too!

[@wjspiak]

You can make many things from willow trees. Examples wreaths, furniture and even garden uplifts.

[@vjohnson2400]

Hunters, for those who don’t already know are expensive rain/mud boots traditionally made by a British company.

[@tishguzman5116]

Rubber boots, popular in CA.

[@urbanhomesteadingchannel1813]

I call them muck boots lol

[@tishguzman5116]

@@urbanhomesteadingchannel1813 LOL...Home depot has the same item in various colors...hahaha.

[@sailorarwen6101]

Overpriced rain boots

[@marialoureiro455]

@@sailorarwen6101 (: lol .... ☺😚

[@sailorarwen6101]

Wow, what a stunning yard and view. Absolutely breathtaking.

[@Pipsterz]

Love the home vids. I still am in awe of what a lovely home to raise your family. We had a big willow when we were little and it was magical, played under it all the time. Love them still. Happy memories, and very happy for you. Big Love 💓 Vancouver Canada.

[@heatherwatson7692]

Up in New Jersey, after a storm, we would all go out and pick up the pears and apples that had fallen. We call them windfalls. Just because they fall on the ground doesn't mean they're bad. 😁 They're usually at their point of ripeness. You just have to get them off the before the bugs get ahold of them! Enjoy your farm living! I'm a horse lover and we had horses growing up so I'm a bit envious of all your wood board fencing!

[@anafindlay1696]

OMG John your new property looks amazing and BIG needs lots of TLC. you definitely need to hire a landscape design company they're experts and they can point you in the right direction! Those goats are so cute maybe even consider getting some beehives so they can help you once you have your orchard and vegetable garden🦋🐞🐝 Thanks for sharing your beautiful new property!

[@ckseminole1]

Willow trees and purple irises grow great around a pond, lovely property!

[@Passionforfoodrecipes]

Thanks for the update sir! The farm looks good, don't worry we wont put you out to pasture quite yet! 😉

[@lisawallis6708]

It's a gorgeous property and so happy for you and your family. When you get your garden started with growing produce, make it goat proof as much as you can. They can easily jump over fences and they love to eat everything.

[@lgree4806]

You are so blessed. Your new home looks amazing. I’m happy for you. I barely can grow house plants so I’m afraid to offer any growing tips. But I’m sure others have a green thumb. Blessings 💫

[@pi3988]

You are so likable! I always feel so much joy watching your videos

[@PreppyKitchen]

Thank you!

[@brigittekomara9036]

Such a beautiful property! I love your dog and goats! They’re so darn cute!

[@bethd9160]

I grew up on a farm and evenas a small child I appreciated the amazing serenity and beauty of the country. Enjoy!

[@bettyvaliente3922]

I'm so thrilled that you and your family are living the county life. I'm in southern California and I think you made the best choice by moving your boys out there! Now...get that garden going and keep the updates coming!

[@ginathomas7813]

Thank You! You have inspired me to bake! I made kourambiedes (your recipe) today. It is the first Greek baking I've done in my life (I'm probably nearer to your Mum's age) and they were a success 😊 My Giagia would've been so proud.

[@missjudithann]

I'm so so happy for you two. Love your house , land and your four legged babies. God bless you John and your family. Thanks for sharing...

[@juwellsells1339]

Beau is so adorable!😍 I have my own Great Pyrenees named Sugar 😊 I'm trying to get her a friend too. But this looks like a GREAT place for you to settle in ❤️ much love!

[@mynameisfriday118]

Congratulations on living your best life! If you need suggestions on what to plant, check with your local state Agricultural Extension. They usually always have the best information for what will work in your climate zone.

[@swtmuzik1]

Oh... i forgot... make some apple cider vinegar with your remaining apples. Even your pears! Its easy to ferment and the fermented fruit is great for your goats!

[@ksully6551]

Just seeing this now. Always harvest pears a bit before they are tree ripe, wrap each pear in paper and store in a single layer in shallow boxes. They will ripen much more evenly than on the tree and will be ready for processing all at once. look forward to your videos all the time. Thank you :)

[@lindajackson5498]

Love your new home location! Your home is going to be beautiful. I know you’re going to have an amazing kitchen, I can’t wait to see it, I’m so excited!!!! You are too funny, “Zing”......and spitting out the crabapple 😂😂😂 Love seeing you so happy and excited! 😍🥰🥰🥰

[@terrierickson439]

This video is so great! We also moved Los Angeles to a rural spot, western Wyoming. One thing we like is inviting local horse people to bring their horses here for the summer! They eat down the pastures and we get to be around amazing animals and give them treats.

[@carsoncrouch7895]

Put a wooden swing on a big tee branch! That was always my dream as a kid😂😂😂

[@scottclancy7881]

I just started watching and am hooked. You are an amazing instructor. I have a little advice on some of your trees. I think you’re apple (the 1st one you ate) is a pippin type. The tree looks like it and the apples do too. All of the trees (including the pear) need renovation, but don’t cut away more than 1/3 of the tree at one time. Also, flowers/fruit are bore on short spurs with buds that are rounder and fatter than the vegetative buds; don’t remove these if you can help it. Pruned trees of this family (apples, pears, crabapples etc) will sucker after pruning and you can pretty aggressively prune those back. Most old apple varieties are pretty disease resistant but the skins are tougher, modern varieties are like the ones we get at the store. Even if you don’t use these trees for fruit, leave them. They will be great pollinators for other varieties you plant. Gotta pick the pears before they ripen- if they’re left too long they rot from the inside out. Pick and let ripen off the tree. Pears grow taller and more vertically than apples and can be cut back more aggressively. Even so, both trees need to be pruned to a comfortable height for picking and to maximize the fruit spurs. It takes time- if you hire someone make sure they are well versed in fruit tree renovation. The apples and pears will get larger with renovation and there might be a bit fewer of them. New trees should be bare root and planted in your native soil- don’t amend it (the tree roots’ll stay in the delicious soil and be slower to move out). Bare root trees establish faster and will bear a little more slowly. Don’t prune new trees for the first couple years unless they need a gentle shaping (they need the leaves for food) As they flower and set fruit, thin the fruit to just a few then more fruit and after about 3-5 yrs they’ll start to crop; pears are a bit faster with Bartlett being the faster and heavier. Comice are a little challenging and can have very thick rough skin. Try to plant varieties than mature at different times- the earliest apples are the Transparent type (thin skin, sweet/tart, wonderful sauce apple) Gravenstein, good all around apple, the Pippins, good baker, higher acid, Sprys (old New England type), etc. a good nurseryman is. The best help. Fruits need FULL sun and well draining soil (the soil around the willows is probably wet and not so well drained- (willows love water) standing water will kill saplings and shorten the life of trees that make it. Are you going to put in any nut trees? Cherries? (Cherries are dicey in NE cause they bloom earlier) stone fruit can do well too, but I think in NE you’d have to plant them in a warm area to ripen. You can have an amazing food garden with all that land, berries and flowers. Oh- make sure to space your saplings as if they were mature and don’t let the goats eat them! PS: I am an arborist here in Seattle mostly retired but if you ever have a question and I can help you, let me know. Oh, also your ash trees probably just died of age- they’re not long lived trees (35-55 yrs) and neither are willows and yours look mature- check them for rot and crotch weakness (where 2 limbs grow, called “included bark”) they rot from the inside out and are prone to the included bark thing. Stay ahead of it or they can split in a storm though your trees must be pretty happy cause by the look of the trunks they’re older. Sorry for how long this is and I apologize if you think I’m nutty- I’m not, I just really like people to be successful with the rewards of growing your own food.

[@lyndakhlmsh9598]

This made me a very happy girl to watch this!! Just yelled to my hubby "I really, really... want a goat"! Lol! And your "woofer"bo?.... beautiful!❤️❤️Enjoy Your Lovely Home with love from🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@annamunoz9648]

OMG love love where you live.. I’m an animal lover and when I see your goats I know I have the biggest smile on my face….. So happy for you John 👍👍❤❤

[@toniesolomon]

Aww these goats are cute john calling them is much cuter hihi

[@shelleypoole6415]

I knew exactly what you meant when you said Hunters. What a stunning farm. Can’t wait to see the kitchen when it’s done.

[@regularity2556]

I loved your old kitchen. It was my dream kitchen, the stove, the copper pots. I'm going to have to re-watch your videos just for the kitchen

[@sheliafoster3147]

I'm so happy for you and your lovely family. You look so much happier for the move. I had a place with land in the UK, it was great. Donkeys and a veg patch with chickens and a couple of dogs. I hope you do get to make cider. That would be a lot of fun! It looks like you're doing all the right things with the Apple trees. It takes time to get into a rhythm. Give the place 12 months before you do anything major so you see how the land reacts and where you want permanent things. 🖖

[@LurkerSmurf]

There are so many edibles to grow that you can't in L.A. because they have to "winter over". You have apples and pears, but you could put in a cherry tree and some appropriate nut trees. For the kitchen garden, asparagus and rhubarb grow better when they can winter over, but put them in a confined bed so they don't take over. If you have a sunroom in the house, you can start seedlings for celery and herbs 12 weeks before last frost. I highly recommend growing your own celery at least once. It's a revelation.

[@rvalenew1962]

Winter will be harsh. Make sure your pantry and freezer are stocked. Farm life is the best place for raising your family. You just have to import friends for your littles. Lots of play dates.

[@yunamchill9169]

Aww, man... This is making me so jealous...😫 I think I would be very happy there. I mean, endless amount of space, green, breezy, quiet... So much better than the city, where it's hot, clunky, loud... It reminds me of our old home in Germany, where we lived in the country side. I wish I could pop right through the screen...

[@mynameisfriday118]

My suggestion if you want to plant a tree of some kind the Bears produce, I would suggest nut trees that will thrive in your climate. English walnut trees are usually a good choice. Another would be black walnut trees. That way in 40 or 50 years, you can always sell the wood for a large profit. Though in either instance, you want to plant them near the edge of the property, They can get a bit smelly when the fruit is ripening

[@junehenriquez7659]

Ok I clicked too fast lol So excited for you!

[@PreppyKitchen]

LOL, I'm so happy you clicked!!

[@AleksandraDeegan]

I picked fruit from my neighbors old overgrown apple trees and made few batches of delicious apple butter. some old varieties of apples were for cooking and not eating. They might make great apple sauce

[@chelsieperez923]

Your new place is absolutely beautiful! Your land is just stunning, I am so excited to see more in the future!

[@alisonscurr4395]

In the UK Hunters are called Wellington Boots or Wellies for short. My neighbour used to have an apple tree and he would tie netting to the lower branches to catch the falling fruit so it wouldn't go bad on the ground.

[@kathrynjane]

The goats - SO SWEET! I so admire their nonchalant attitude towards their internet fame/ADORING fans!

[@JoeHollywood22]

I LOVE everything about this video!! Please do more like this even when that VERY large and amazing kitchen is done lol..SO funny when you spit out the crabapple and did your goat impression also...your property is just breathtaking. Makes me wanna leave Los Angeles for the countryside(Insert Green Acres theme song here lol) oh and I have never heard of boots referred to as hunters. So interesting!! Your positive and infectious spirit is so refreshing. I wanna come visit the farm and the cuties..YOU and the goats haha;) P.S. I love your professional microphone clipped to your shirt. Does the fuzzy cover/pop filter thingy keep the wind from interfering with the sound quality?

[@itsmaddieClark145]

You should plant maple trees, once they grow, you can collect the sap in buckets and boil it down to make maple syrup! It works amazingly well in desserts as well!

[@robertyanes4751]

Loved when you spit the small apple out quickly. So nice to see someone so happy. Best of luck to you, and your family. 😊❤

[@ronicachengappa]

Beautiful video👍..your bakes are an addiction to watch with laughter loaded & with smiles 😁. Best wishes

[@kimclarke5018]

This is so awesome. How lovely your land is. Gorgeous property.

[@magpie5710]

Thank God for your first ad. I was laughing so hard after your apple toss to the birds, that almost nailed you, I would have missed the next scene. FYI city boy, you have "cuts" of hay not hayings. Came up as hangs in CC. Loved every minute of this intro. You seem like a pretty, go with the flow kinda guy however, no fooling when you look and sound that happy to be "in the sticks". All the best to you and yours. Oh and love the boots! Make sure you get yourself a boot cleaner at every door. The big brush/scraper will get most of what you don't want in the house. Get the little ones use to it early.

[@anjula9110]

It is soooooo lovely..I love greenary and your land is AWESOME and you look over the moon. Lots of love ♥️

[@lorah1712]

My neighbor has an apple tree (I only stole a few!) and the fallen fruit seemed pretty popular with butterflies! If I had lots of land I'd definitely include at least a little butterfly garden--after the kitchen garden, of course.

[@amandahood7809]

Your smile is beautiful! Love your channel. Thank you!

[@Cindy-cs5js]

What a beautiful space! Thanks for sharing!

[@denijane89]

Aww, send love to Georgina and Spenser. And to Beau, who looks gorgeous. Such a great place you have there!

[@queenbee3647]

Youre going to love the country! I left the city in 1984 and Ill never go back! We raised our daughter out here. She rode her bike all over our development. She knew every single kid in the entire school! On another note I made your banana cake today and it was yummy. Good luck to your family. 😁

[@cristyferd]

Your so lucky to have a property like that, lots of greens, very refreshing to look. Goodluck for all your plans.🙂

[@EveMattox]

You are very kind happy person, I learned a lot from your baking, John. Thank you for sharing. You have a very nice beautiful farm. I like country.

[@gogo81k]

You have such enthusiasm!! and presence!! 😊

[@shannonbromwell8261]

Looks beautiful!! So peaceful! Hop on KZbin and start watching Garden Answer...she is amaaaaazing and will truly inspire you to garden and how to plan your space well!!

[@fortressepiphany9068]

Shannon Bromwell a collab between Preppy Kitchen and Garden Answer would be fantastic !

[@coolwater55]

Shannon Bromwell Great suggestion!! I love Laura and Aaron, even if her energy overwhelms me she is a dearth of knowledge. But at same time makes projects look possible for the amateur.

[@eilish1007]

YES! I love Garden Answer so much! John get on it! They’ll teach you everything you need to know about flowers, vegetables, trees, and gardening!

[@onorbit]

That field is a nice spot for a hedge maze. Or corn maze. Or wildflowers, no maze.

[@VanGoWanderlust]

Those goats will clear any brush you want, like down by the pond. You just need a way to pen them in the area for a few days.

[@mikem6442]

Stunning property. It looks like Vermont! Beautiful. On my property, I put a Gazebo. A nice large gazebo with surrounding flowers and fruit trees would be awesome. You can entertain inside the gazebo for pie and wine!

[@ddk8452]

Wow...that is just a lovely happy place to be in. A paradise for sure. Be careful with those bears though out there and more because you are such a great cook, you sure would have them visiting you quite often too for a little peekaboo in the kitchen for sure. 😊 Wish you all the best for the plans of planting/pruning of those lovely trees. Would be a great idea to plant some flower plants and some creepers along those fences. And with so much space around at hand would be a good thing to have your own vineyard too. Once again all the best. Keep smiling and spreading those smiles with all those lovely adorable pets. 🍻

[@nancydorn2524]

John is so cheerful!

[@stretto1234]

Lovely area and beautiful scenery. You should add some apricot and cherry trees to go with the apple and pear trees. Yummmm.

[@jamjar5716]

What a beautiful farm for you and the family!🚜

[@pamelaseagle6155]

Can’t wait to see the house & barn tours!

[@ambroginamandelli4950]

I discovered you this week and I already love you. Thanks for all your recipes ❣🇨🇦🇮🇹❣

[@kayesmithme]

Wild flowers and honey bee houses perfect 👌

[@hachikochichi5262]

You spread so much joy! ❤

[@MariaFlores-gl1kh]

Love those apple trees! Wow! Beautiful place.

[@danafidler8815]

Plant some Walnut trees! I grew up on an apple farm, be prepared for it to take several years before you get a bountiful crop of apples from your new trees! You should think about growing grapes and Gooseberries! So much property! I bet you could have a big barn built, use it for a wedding venue!

[@dianesmith6501]

Dana Fidler, I was thinking the same thing!

[@gailgregory95]

I live in Long Island NY. So close to you summertime you can visit the hamptons. But it is so beautiful god bless your new home.

[@margariteolmos3457]

Beautiful and relaxing. Enjoy.

[@miguelmelendez3354]

Designate an outdoor eating/gathering space for larger groups. You can rent out land space for summer weddings😘

[@lisytavarez3661]

I just moved to the country as well ,we are planning to plant grapes. It seems like your property it's good for that too. You can make preppy wine.

[@muggle804]

Love when John talks for the goats. 🐐

[@escott5839]

What a relaxing and inviting video. Congratulations on your move to the country. it looks so peaceful. It reminds me of my youth, spending the summer at my grandmother's farm, she too had goats by name. Best of times.

[@carmenabrego9114]

That place look so peaceful , best of luck for you and your family . Love watching your videos 😘😘

[@theeleanorshellstrop]

I’m so emotional over this video! what a beautiful property. such a dream come true (for me)

[@juliebec3406]

Wow it is certainly coming along nicely at the new kitchen. You look very happy, more than usual that is. So much space, and those goats are so cute!

[@anotherswan]

So happy for you, your hubby and children. Have you thought of getting Indian runner ducks? I have some, they're like sheep with feathers! This has been so nice having a little peep into your life. Thankyou for all your videos Love and hugs from England xx

[@operamom3303]

Im so jealous but happy and cant wait till all the recipes to come and seasons esp Winter!!

[@nefwaenre]

This would be my dream place! i would turn this field into a garden and grow all kinds of flowers and fruits and berries all to my heart's content. My Grandpa had a green thumb, i miss him, this would've been his dream place too! This made me so happy! So, so happy for you! ♥

[@monamohammed8782]

I just love love love the country side property but mostly pet goats. Oh yes love all your cooking too.🥰👍🏻

[@sylvienygaard1630]

Very happy for you :) you’ve found your little corner of paradise

[@miguelinaperez4426]

All Beautiful. John, All your Wishes come true.