Preservation To Be Proud Of

Our garlic harvest is done curing, so now it’s time to get it cleaned up, braided and ready for storage. We’re also dealing with out quarterly feed delivery, and canning up some lamb broth.
Today’s music, in order (available through Epidemic Sound bit.ly/2Mt3tXm ):
Intro: Let Me Love You by Loving Caliber
Hurt To The Bone by Daniel Gunnarsson
I’m Exactly Where I Need To Be by Vincent Vega
Pancakes by Dylan Sitts
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[@SteffieWeffy1]

You guys are so cute. I know perfect doesn't exist but, who else sees them as the almost perfect family ❤️

[@kirstenneese5530]

I like tour KZbin videos one ? how do you keep the rodents out of your feed

[@faithrada]

Indeed.. in a REAL kind of way. Life is a series of challenges which these guys keep embracing to the fullest. Beautiful souls all.

[@BethEmily763]

The garlic is absolutely amazing!❤

[@countingthecosttofollowChrist]

I think the imperfections they share make them look so awesome!!

[@katehopkinsbrent5573]

They’re amazing people for sure and they keep it REAL LIFE no trying to act like anyone else , they’re just themselves and are natural … when I found their channel they were just doing the house to sell in California and I went on the road trip with them. When they introduced Buggy and the look on Bens face saying he caught his daughter ♥️♥️ Oh my heart as Meg cried happy tears SO DID I. 😄.

[@Philhoppermiller]

I really enjoy your pod cast. I am 85 years old, and this reminds me of how we used to live. Canning in the summer and eating from the garden. Those were the good old days for me. My wife and I raised a garden every year. We raised purple hull peas, tomatoes, peppers, corn, squash and melons. Onions and cucumbers also. We picked black berries and plumbs for cobblers. Apples and pears grew in the yard. We never could get the fig trees to propagate. I tried Aquaponic gardening for a year and I raised some big fish along with okra. I have lost my wife now and I live alone. I have two daughters who come to visit almost daily. One lives with me off and on. Oh, I also watch the show of Al, Ben and sow the seed.

[@Junkinsally]

Let’s just take a moment to appreciate the fact that the Hollars have a sofa and living room chairs in their barn!! Now that’s country living at it’s finest! I had that same “country blue and cream” plaid sofa back in the 1990’s and loved it. Best piece of furniture we ever had. Was made by Bassett in Virginia. Next woodworking project for Ben and the boys is a nice peg board for hanging dried garlic and peppers.

[@kerilynerne8630]

That is a beautiul sofa, I love it.

[@Diana-ze8wu]

Not everyone decorates with garden produce but it’s soooooo awesome!!!! 😆🥰✌️🧄

[@SteffieWeffy1]

I love it! I even keep my quashes out on the shelf 🎉

[@hollyjobitner3285]

Just pulled my garlic yesterday. It’s laying on the cellar floor to dry. We had several volunteer potatoes and repeater onions. My husband ejected the first pattypan squash. Delicious supper! 💙

[@gkiferonhs]

I loved the time-lapse of the whole fam doing garlic!!

[@mmurphy2317]

It's the eastern version of the Gilroy Garlic Festival...Hollar's NC Garlic Groove ...Garlic Fried Ice Cream anyone?!?

[@mystichollowfarmandhomestead]

@@mmurphy2317 I used to live close to there, the garlic festival is amazing! Smells like garlic for miles during harvest season! 🧄

[@VannaWhiteboard]

I think the hanging herbs and alliums help keep bugs away too. I love the homey vibe in the barn with the quilts on furniture and guitar on the side. Ya'll know how to give good summer on the farm.

[@trinapellegrino621]

🙋🏼‍♀️🕊. Yes the family centered barn. Sweet family time, great place for the boys to get together with friends as well.💞🕊

[@irmibullinger1421]

With as much as you harvest, it is a blessing to have all of those helping hands! Your children are the hardest working children I have ever seen, even Buggy is getting into the act. Your garlic braids are a work of art!

[@nanamurf9430]

Meg, last canning season I also had several jars break. I solved the issue by having the canner water, my broth or water going into the jars and my jars all close to the same temperature. This year so far no broken jars. Hopefully this helps….. love watching your family learn and grow together, it’s very refreshing 💕

[@goddesstc]

The garlic braids are phenomenal!

[@deechudy8144]

I’ve been keeping my garlic in a mason jar with rice. Once the garlic is used up the rice is to die for!!! ❤ you can thank me later 😉 I love your videos!!

[@christinaburney5935]

Do you peal your garlic first before you stick it in the rice?

[@deechudy8144]

No we did not take the paper off the cloves. You can break up the heads if they’re too big to fit in the jars. The rice helps to keep the moisture out.

[@christinaburney5935]

Thanks. I am going to try this. My garlic never seems to last long.

[@kansasmisfit7404]

That's an awesome idea. Do you just use the heads ?

[@dawn2949]

So, a whole head or multiples? Very interested in this

[@ladysmith3988]

OMG, I love your channel so much! Seeing your whole family working together and how proud you all are of the results... it's simply awesome! Your family have been so blessed! 💚

[@diannemiller4754]

Ball has definitely dropped the ball. I've have taken the whole boxes of at least 2 cases back to Walmart. Yesterday the rings on two jars were crushed. I'm not sure what they are doing differently but I've been greatly disappointed 😕 I like to stock up before canning season. I started buying from the Amish store in hopes that I find better quality jars.

[@rosanna3714]

The garlic harvest and braids are great !! Love that you keep it so real !! I love how the boys jump right in to help and Buggy is so darn cute !! 👍🙏💕

[@tracyjohnson5731]

You have a beautiful family. Love how your boys help.

[@patjones5723]

So...SOOOOOO good to see Meg holding the 📷 again ❤...not that I don't love what Ben does....just a special change up 😊. Issues with canning supplies....makes one go....hummmmmmm 🤔

[@sukanthyranjitkumar8725]

Ben and Meg, your kids are always willing to help you two on any chores! Quite awesome! 👍👌

[@lastoeck]

Love seeing you host a video, Meg!!

[@jstalcup1989]

Ben, if you want a quick easy way to move heavier pallets try this. Worked great on my little tractor. I got an old pallet jack, stripped the guts and wheels out of it and welded up a bracket to fit my 3 point hitch. I can pick up way more weight than I can with the front end loader. Obviously you are limited with lifting height.

[@shannon110198]

I had a whopping 4 pounds of garlic with my first ever harvest 🙌😂 We were absolutely ecstatic with our hard work! I couldn't imagine having 35 lbs! Congratulations on your hard work... Such a blessing!

[@TheScoopesHomestead]

Awesome! We haven't had a successful garlic harvest yet (we're just in our second year of learning to garden). But did manage to get some store bought garlic to sprout!

[@guntaweiland3428]

Your garlic is beautiful - as are your children. The summer garden is a joy to look at. 🤗

[@jennawinkelman8260]

Funny how ya'll are braiding garlic on what I think is the cutest couch!

[@tobycatVA]

I love when the boys consent to be on camera. I blinked and the twins were young men from when I started watching y'all in CA. That was on my former account that got silenced over that thing we couldn't talk about on NotYourTube. lol In your vote for a state video comments, I was the guy that said, "As a lifelong Virginian, I have to pick North Carolina." Anyhow you have a fine family, a beautiful homestead, and a lovely home decorated with garden love and I can't get enough, because it takes me back to my barefoot days.

[@belieftransformation]

Amazing progress on your homestead with everyone involved! Thanks for sharing! Blessings to all 🤗💗🇨🇦

[@cathykillion6544]

Love seeing your family work together.

[@charw346]

Wow! The garlic is gorgeous and I love the way you braided and hung it! Huge cloves!

[@gilliandejong1459]

Love how the garlic bunches turned out!!!

[@oliviafox3605]

BEAUTIFUL garlic...BEAUTIFUL family.

[@cheryl63...]

I grew garlic for the first time, I planted in Fall and harvested it last month. I also braided it and have it hanging in my kitchen... In Fall I will be planting more! so much more now that I know I can grow it...😊

[@dollarsigns5427]

I love to see the look on your faces when you see the abundant Garlic harvest..It’s so empowering and a blessing from the good lord..He provided everything you need as long as your willing to get your hands dirty!

[@deannewilliams3321]

I love seeing yall having so much fun together 💕 Sorry about your arm, Ben and the jar, Meg. And what a nice haul of garlic!! I’m thinking garlic pickles and garlic potatoes, hummus and stuffed artichokes. Mmm the possibilities are endless and sooo healthy!! All the flipping tubes of blood they drained from me at the hospital and not even any high cholesterol was complete proof that organic food is awesome!!! I had surgery and out of the hospital in record time! Everyone was impressed lol. Stay healthy yall 😘😘😘

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Okay, Meg, the straining over the jars is ingenious!!!!!! Why haven't I thought about that before!?

[@TheHollarHomestead]

Brought on by the fact I didn’t want to do more dishes 😂

[@larrellpalmer5179]

I hope you guys are proud of yourselves you've grown so much in three years. Look how much you've accomplished. You build a house (Renovate)from bare bones, and had to treat that soil so it would produce more food its so much for me to name it all. You are an amazing example to others if they tried hard enough they too will be victorious. Awesome 👌 👏 👍 😍 💖

[@gretaknebel8495]

What a wonderful harvest of garlic!

[@Mary-go8xc]

Watching your journey through you and your children's lives has been a blessed gift. When you look back in your senior years you will have few regrets. Nothing like providing for your families physical and emotional needs while allowing them to mature into skillful living adults. That young girl is a spark of sunshine. I was blessed the 2 sons who are the best, but always wondered if I could have raised a daughter. TY for sharing your life with us. You have proven that many hands can make lighter the work. Hugs from a San Antonio, TX grandma.

[@kristyb65]

Couple more years and Buggy's gonna be able to drive that tractor all by herself! She's learning while she's rides :)

[@lauraeifler8275]

Thank you Meg for sharing about your feed. We have been looking for a place to buy organic soy free feed. Funny thing is Guthrie only about an hour from me. Lol😂 it’s a small world. My husband and I enjoy you and your family so much. We have learned so much from you both. Those kiddos have grown so much enjoy them while their young.

[@colleenallen3382]

I love the braided garlic hanging on the wall. Tis an accomplishment for sure! Blue ribbon quality to me🥇

[@Lmn0660]

Your videos always make me smile. They are so happy.

[@kimlittleton4943]

I have not told you guys how much I love your channel. I love it when ya'll come together to knock out big projects. Just amazing family !!!! So happy and proud for you all. Enjoy watching every second. Keep up the love.

[@tammysarrazin-ux9tv]

so great that you have all the garlic to last for years hugssss

[@gaylewatkins4685]

Awesome family and awesome homestead content. Take care and God bless 🙏♥️♥️

[@GrannySanny]

To look like my grandma's kitchen you need hanging red peppers too

[@sharonbrown2352]

Heck, those look amazing, Meg and I love seeing them hanging in your kitchen. I'm having issues with the jars doing the exact same thing.

[@dydeeluv]

Safe to say: no vampires are coming to your house EVER! Beautiful garlic.... I so appreciate you guys sharing some of your peace of mind with us! God bless this whole family financially, spiritually, physically, mentally and especially faithfully! In Jesus's name Amen

[@erikas974]

😅😂that was my man comment too🎉🎉

[@makingMyHouseaHome412]

I would have loved to learn how to braid them.

[@lindaclements7608]

You should be so proud, you are teaching your family to have such values for themselves, their future families and our world…Congratulations…

[@batteriesnotrequiredtoysth7271]

the sound of that glass jar cracking around the bottom like that brought back a painful memory from 48 years ago! Mom had rendered chicken fat and I was putting it into jars - with a metal spoon in the jar as per mom's instructions. Well, that crack sounded but I couldn't see anything, until I picked up the jar to move it on the counter. Hot liquid chicken fat sprayed out in a geyser, right onto my legs, plastering my pants to me. My sister's boyfriend came up behind me and yanked my pants down to prevent a worse burn! Lucky for me (?) they were maternity pants with an elastic waist, also lucky for me, his quick thinking prevented some terrible scarring. That is still a scary sound to me... but I loved the garlic party in the barn!

[@Maria-ql3fc]

I wove and hung my onions this season and I'm hoping they keep longer than putting them in baskets and cardboard boxes. You guys are so sweet and I love you all. When I ask the Lord Jesus to keep my loved ones safe, He knows who they all are and He certainly knows the Hollar family is included there.

[@skippyvsamy6768]

Omg Meg. I've missed you. It's so awesome to hear you say "Good Morning Beautiful People".

[@domesti-city]

I saw Meg's stainless canning jar funnel in a video, and just knew I wouldn't be able to find one locally as all the markets here cater to the city folk. Then, lo and behold, walking through an eclectic out-of-the-way garden center I saw a tiny space devoted to a few canning supplies, and there hung my new stainless steel funnel! Every time I use it I think of Meg's kitchen. Most of my canning jars are old stock from years that I've had them, or handed over from family, and I've only ever broken one like that. I have a few newer ones that are jelly jar size, and I find they chip on the top edges. Of course, when I was growing up we also rarely had a lid not seal either. I'm certain they don't make them like they used to.

[@patsywilbanks277]

Great video! I will be growing garlic for the 1st time this year. Zone 8A.

[@lynnhamps7052]

Lovely to see more of Meg! Certainly won't be being bothered by vampires any time soon..lol...😊👍🇬🇧

[@AB-ol5uz]

Buggie cracks me up - there is NO DOUBT that she gets her "steps in for the day" :) My mother tracks and wants to get in at least 10k steps every day - and Buggy probably has them in by 10 am every day :D

[@barbbernier3255]

Family working together, priceless. Well done all.

[@daughterofgod3721]

That garlic looks BEAUTIFUL hanging like that! Praise God! God bless you!

[@BethS55]

Meg, you are a natural in front of the camera. Ben, I hope you heal up quick. Your boys are something to be proud of! The 1 of a kind little sister, buggy! ❤ Meg, you said it best when you told your son, your so beautiful! Each and everyone in the entire family is. Inside and outside.

[@joinmeinthedirt5186]

Love the garlic braids, wish mine looked that good. I can’t wait for the new Azure canning jars, they are cool looking.

[@thenortonfamilyhomestead]

I'm so excited to plant garlic in the fall this year! We didn't have a garden area at all last fall, so this year we are going to plant garlic. I hope to get a harvest like yours! I love how it was an entire family project! That's a goal for us and our children!

[@reneebrown9391]

When you get ready to add on or build new, Ben really needs to include a BIG walk-in pantry. Oh, to have the energy of Buggie!

[@countingthecosttofollowChrist]

I'm so sorry to see the jar burst for Meg. But, I feel encouraged that I am not failing because, as a newbie, I thought I was failing when this happened to me so many times. I guess it can be the fault of the jars. Maybe I am not failing as bad as I thought I was. Thanks for sharing about how to make broth. You make it look so easy. I need to try that. Thank you for sharing with us :)

[@robinwhitlatch4497]

I heat my jars in the water bath canner or in a stock pot covered in water. I put the jars in, add warm water from the tap, bring to a boil. Then, I take jars out, empty the water back into the canner, fill my jars & put them back in the canner if water bath canning. If pressure canning put in that canner. Have had very few jars break that way because jars are hot before I add anything hot to them. Hope this helps you!

[@charlottedouglass8869]

I love how the whole family helps with the chores.❤

[@gayleclaytor8210]

Thanks for all your goodness ❤️🙏😘

[@marcialittle7893]

The "total family unit" well, almost, tee hee, working on that project is so awesome. Love to see that, only wish it had been that way with my family. The garden has always been just me, but that's better than no one. I now have a 20x60 high tunnel and just me here to grow food for, well, but then there is the older folk in the neighborhood who end up in the hospital and need help. So, loving growing food full time.

[@eaccristo]

I was admiring that broth when I heard the snap. Damn ! Only one wasted. I felt your pain. ❤

[@fizer718]

Watched one of your alls older videos from like 5 years ago that popped up today….. such growth in your family dynamics and sweetness from then to now. How blessed your family is

[@sandyoklahomatransient8557]

Meg, your garlic braided is gorgeous! Beautiful job! I'm sorry to see the canning jar break especially after doing the work to get the broth ready for pressure canning. Nice to be able to buy good feed quarterly instead of monthly. Y'all stay cool with this heat!

[@wenknight8586]

Designer kitchen ... love it. The family that braids together get to eat all the garlic. YUM!! I see more ceiling hooks in your future.

[@foragingandurbanfarmingatt4745]

Love the garlic braids and the disco feels of the putting up of grain ❤

[@aryanahartwell3801]

Adore watching your little family projects.

[@trinapellegrino621]

🙋🏼‍♀️🕊. . That garlic is impressive. I’m waiting for you all to do the front porch , onto the house. So you can have some place to hang them etc. I know how much space. Big boys shoes coats .take up ! It would be nice if you had a mud room with glass. Windows, you can also use it for a seed starting place . Blessings on your wonderful family. 🍀💞🕊🍀💞🕊🍀💞🕊

[@annequiring5652]

I planted garlic last fall. This spring we moved out of state to our new (to us) homestead. I mourned the loss of a garlic harvest. God blessed me with a patch of garlic here and it has been drying the past few weeks and now I need to get busy braiding myself.

[@bethhubbs9937]

I love to see y'all in the barn processing that garlic together. Nice harvest. :)

[@jdgibs3446]

Ben and Meg, I really enjoy your videos. Appreciate you sharing your thoughts and experiences. Thank you for your attitude and positive perspective. Your prayers before mealtime is greatly appreciated. Love you and your kiddos. Prayers of blessings of health, strength, safety, wisdom, peace, harmony, and success in His Holy Name. ☝️🙏🙌💪🎯

[@biointheknow]

Meg - every once in a while, maybe twice a year, its great to take multiple turkey and or chicken frameS, as well as beef craps, and make salt free bullion. I make the broth and then reduce until really concentrated. I spray plastic ice trays with PAM and then pour using a 2 cup measuring cup. The salt free bullion is awesome in frozen zip lock bags for a year

[@margiemurray2147]

That's a great idea for the salt-free bouillon. I was wondering how many ice cube do you use per 2- cups of soup broth or how many ice cubes do you use for say a container of chicken noodle soup? 😊

[@biointheknow]

@@margiemurray2147 so i do two things. I fill the ice cube tray with water and empty it into my two cup measuring cup twice to determine whats ideal volume for fully filling the two trays. I usually start with like a 2/3 full stock pot and take it down over hours. You want bullion to be highly concentrated and thick to be able to pop a couple into a dish to add flavor

[@margiemurray2147]

Thank you for getting back with me and the ideas that you do appreciate it

[@rebeccaauld5054]

Awesome video Meg!

[@TerrieAllred2023]

Hope your arm feels better soon, Ben! Meg, I am so sorry about your jars breaking lately. I've had the same problem. I've been trying to find jars at thrift stores, estate sales, and yard sales lately. Such a bummer to do all that work, and have the jars break. :(

[@joanneganon7157]

Hey Hollers, your Garlic Braids are gorgeous ❤. As always all hands make light work of it🎉. Good thing yall have a Tractor to get that Feed up all be it many Trips😊. Yummy stuff to have on the Shelf😢oh Man! JO JO IN VT 💞

[@Lisboooa]

Those garlics are the best decoration in the world ❤

[@paulettemathis5958]

Love watching your videos. I dont know if you already do this or not when. you are canning but I was taught to put a dishtowel on the bottom of the canner so the jars do not touch the bottom or hit each other too much while canning. Dont know if this will help or not but just thought I would mention it. God bless you all.

[@patbwi5871]

Meg, you deserve a medal,, hurrahs and standing ovation for all you do. Then you brighten with your beautiful smile!

[@trinapellegrino621]

Z🙋🏼‍♀️🕊.for sure 💞💞

[@gkiferonhs]

Hearing how you take delivery of feed reminded me of when my cousin and I thought it would be fun to shoot bottle rockets at night in the chicken house. 5000 or so chickens. My only defense is that I was 12.. We took a lickin' and the next time Pop got feed, instead of the hopper truck backing up to the feed shed and filling it up, he had it delivered in 50 pound bags left at the end of his driveway. We spent most of a day hauling and emptying bags. But, honestly, the image of 5000 chickens going crazy with bottle rockets arching through a 200-foot long chicken house is still one of my favorites and I'd be willing to haul the feed again today. Have a Twining-Tying-Tuesday.

[@emmadalrymple4102]

Great job on the garlic, the braids, and I can't imagine how wonderful your kitchen smells! Y'all are hard working folks.

[@jilloconnor5191]

Sometimes if my canning jars are only warm, not hot on the outside, I don't start the water warming up under my pressure canner until all the jars are in. The water and the jars warm up together. That has helped reduce cracked bottoms.

[@mikewelch6735]

Awesome harvest. Great family. Keep on keeping on

[@stephanieedmonds1667]

Good show , thank you All .

[@debidemott5508]

Nice job Meg, you should host more often 😊

[@richfiryn]

A homegrown garlic harvest is a very beautiful thing.

[@beckybox2596]

Praise the Lord for the boys! They are the best workers. That Buggy, she’s a keeper also. ❤

[@johannefeldman1840]

Almost shed a tear when I heard that crack and saw the broken jar, such an unfortunate waste, that broth looks amazing.

[@jenniferbell5238]

I enjoy watching you all working as a family in this world today you don't see that very often you are blessed

[@Lissa71]

I just got some relish and some black berry jam canned up today.. my first time ever canning. I am so proud of myself. You have my total respect Meg. This stuff aint easy but it's worth it in the end.

[@anchorageprepper9008]

Had a visual of Meg in medieval times walking down the village path with the breaded garlic strung over both arms signing 🎶Bring Out Your Vampires 🎶 😂 Great job with the garlic 👍 That is REALLY frustrating about the canning jars 😡

[@saundrajsimpson9627]

Ball sold out to a large manufacturing company, part of the reason for lid shortage a couple years ago. This company is now making all of the Ball and Kerr products we have relied on over the years. The product quality has gone way down and gotten more expensive. I presently use Forjars canning lids, actually manufactured in the USA and they are preparing the start of manufacturing jars. Keep them in mind when you decide to purchase more. I have had wonderful results with their canning lids, as had many other youtubers that are now using them. A lot of work and sweat goes into canning our garden products and it is rather discouraging when the canning supplies we rely on fail us. My stomach dropped when I heard that crack and then the gush.

[@murphyfamilyfarm291]

I pulled my softneck garlic a couple days ago, so I came to your channel for further advice on braiding it!! I just knew you'd have a video on it! Thank you!!

[@terrihinton7126]

The garlic looks amazing and delicious great job y'all.

[@angelzhomestead]

I've had at least 1 in each batch break(ball canning jars, pint size).

[@ZombiePilot7]

I've always braided them the day I harvest, hanging them in braid to cure. Cool seeing other people do different things.

[@jbbrown7907]

Lamb broth is a treat!

[@patriotmama]

Meg, have had the same trouble with Ball jars with the cracking. So frustrating to go through all that preserving and have a jar crack like that. Well, I weighed my old Ball jars that I have had for literally decades and the new ones that I just got. Guess what? Old jars are heavier. Got to really looking at them and the bottoms and sides of the old jars are also thicker than the new ones. So, I have been lucky enough to have a few friends that are no longer canning and they have gifted me all their old jars. SCORE! Hope you don't have any more trouble this canning season with your jars. For all you canners out there, look for old jars or ask friends and family if they have old canning jars they will sell or gift to you. The older ones are worth their "weight" in gold. :)

[@badroolshaw2638]

Meg thanks for showing that strainer that fits so nicely on the funnel