Self-Sufficient Harvest! Growing A Year of Potatoes on Our Alaska Homestead!

Join us for an unforgettable day of harvesting potatoes on our Alaska homestead! Watch as my beautiful daughter, Kodie Ann, and I dig up a year’s worth of massive potatoes that we've nurtured from seed for the past three years. Our new puppy adds a playful touch to our adventure, stealing the show with his antics! After the harvest, we whip up a delicious garden-fresh dinner that showcases the fruits of our labor. Come along for a heartwarming journey filled with family, laughter, and the joy of self-sufficiency! Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more homesteading adventures!
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[@robertdeatherage2354]

Patty here.... I love working in the garden with my family!!! And digging potatoes has got to be the best treasure hunt ever!!! Your salad looks amazing. Can't wait for the winter adventures, too!!!

[@cindymoore9096]

I think watching the fruits of your labor in the garden become food to nourish the people you love must be like a mini version of watching your kids succeed. =)

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

@@cindymoore9096 I couldn’t agree more! There is so much to it honestly the emotions of growing it and providing and it working

[@samstevens7888]

When i had new trainee chefs working with me i always told them food and cooking is not only a science but is art. Learning what flavours, colours and textures go together is the science. Putting it on the plate is art. We mostly taste and eat our food with our eyes before it goes in our mouth. Our brains are working out how its going to taste through our eyes and nose. When we get a pop of flavour we weren't expecting it sends extra endorphins to our brains. I love food, growing it and cooking it.

[@carmancloud]

Jessica, I really appreciate your thoughtful appreciation for what you have and what you’ve accomplished. Such a beautiful spirit! And Duke is the perfect name for your little floof! ❤️

[@anniehinshaw9433]

Watching your gardening and harvesting videos, are how I live vicariously through you. Those potatoes are epic.And I absolutely loved the three-year potatoes. Thank you for sharing your life with the rest of us, and I will see you on the next one!

[@carolynparker7007]

It is so amazing seeing all those potatoes. Much harder work to dig them out than I thought. Being able to be self sufficient as much as possible is so important. I never had a green thumb so it is a great blessing you do.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

It’s a good amount of work

[@riddle8062]

Your potato harvest looks fantastic! I loved how you were so excited to see the potatoes as Kodie dug, and they popped out of ground. Aaron was so funny . . . I think he likes teasing you. Lol! How wonderful is it to eat a meal that comes fresh out of the garden! Another wonderful meal from the homestead. God bless you all!

[@alinelson2]

Hi sweet one! I love that Kodie was helping you harvest the potatos! Watching the puppy play was heartwarming! I just love all babies...lol! Dinner looks delish!!!! Big hugs and many blessings!!

[@marilynclayton3430]

Beautiful 💚 there is no better feeling than pulling potatoes and carrots that you have started from seed and grew without seeing what is going on under the soil. It’s better than Christmas or anything you can ever buy. Thank you for all your inspiration. Food should be celebrated and enjoyed. Not packaged and poisoned. God bless you and your family for shining your light. 😇

[@rachelmick4051]

Duke was the star of today's video! LOL Gorgeous harvest, lady!!!!

[@annahoover5296]

Jessica beautyful garden,great din er,I've here in north carolina we had tree damage power outage,but where all well.Prayers for my sisters and brothers in western North carolina,It has been horrific. LOVE YOU ALL BE BLESSED.❤❤❤

[@WillowsGarden]

Hi Jessica, Kodie and sweet family! Oh my goodness, between you Kodie and the dogs you all had me laughing. Aaron those purple potatoes are Halloween potatoes my kids used to say when they were little. I used to store my potatoes in the basement on old doors on cinder blocks with lime sprinkled on them. Your dinner looked amazing. Good job on your garden and the fresh veggies you are nourishing your bodies with. Have a very blessed weekend ❤️

[@kellyprosser4188]

I found your channel last night, and have spent the day binge watching your videos. You are fabulous 😊

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Yay! Thank you! WELCOME!!!!

[@florencecampbell774]

Thanks for making me hungry,🤣You had a lovely meal.Amazing to think you grew it all,your son shot the mouse which God blessed you with.I know you will have enjoyed it…..If only I could have sampled your coleslaw.😋🥰

[@NancyMatthews-h5g]

Aaron---you just stop teasing our Jessica. Very protective of her...........Ha. Those potatoes were just beautiful. No wonder you were so excited. And that dinner................Yummy. Moose heart like pastrami. Who knew. So funny the start of the video laughing at yourself. I thought you were going to fall over!! Great video ya'll.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Oh thank you!!! lol he thinks I’m so cute! But I’ll tell him! Thank you my friend

[@jenniferglaze-o4d]

I grew potatoes here in Indiana for the first time! It’s so exciting to dig them up! Might try making mayo for the first time, thank you for sharing!!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Love it that’s so exciting!

[@jeanjohnson2402]

There’s nothing better than garden fresh vegetables, this time of year is about the only time I LOVE a vegetarian meal, I love fresh baby potatoes boiled then drain and add heavy cream, green onions, dill a small amount of chicken bouillon and black pepper, simmer until cream thicken, add a cornstarch slurry if need be, my grown children request this type of potatoes every time, we call them farmers potatoes…. They’re not so great for the hips but who cares, we all need extra fat on our body’s for winter to stay warm hahaha, that’s my excuse anyways ♥️🙏🏻🇨🇦

[@sharlenebal260]

Beautiful! Well done everyone & now you get to enjoy all that hard work together on your very own plate :)

[@JW-es5un]

NICE POTATO HARVEST. Cute furry Helpers too… Was nice seeing your daughter Kodie Ann help with the harvest. The Dock workers did strike but the reached a temporary settlement. They are back at work as of today. PRAISE THE LORD. As far as major catastrophe hurricanes Katrina in 2005 had over 1,000 deaths. But Helene is so Horrible because these states North South Carolina Georgia Alabama Tennessee & Kentucky had little warning. Florida did get warnings. Here in Indiana we had damage & power outages this storm hurricane was 370 miles when she hit landfall. How could they prepare for this they could not. I’m 62 & I’m in shock I can’t stop crying for these folks. Our Government is doing very little to help. The news isn’t talking about it. It’s like these people don’t care. Our small little town of 305 people held an action today took all the money loaded 2-3 semis to head south to help with water & supplies. We as Americans must help each other & not depend on the Government to show up. GOD BLESS from West Central Indiana Farmland

[@dorisgrainger9692]

I have a husky named Prancer that I would gladly lend you . She would have all those potatoes dug in 5 minutes ! Lol

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Love it!

[@aprilriordan8202]

All the pretty colours of the different potatoes And the results from growing the purple ones from seed ! Well done on an amazing harvest 😊

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you I’m still over the moon over it

[@AngelaM-y4e]

Hello, what a great harvest! I love how your dogs love to help, so cute. I watched your moose video the other day. What a fantastic collection of foods you have put away for storage. It is always so much fun to watch your videos and to learn something new. Do you let your chicken into the garden to forage after you have taken everything out of it? Thank you again for sharing your day and have a wonderful evening.

[@breesaves]

So exciting to watch! I love digging up presents lol. Do you remember where you got your coral overalls? This was a super fun video!

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

So funny how shy Cody is till you mess up. Lol Great video. I know it feels great to be able to grow your own food. Good job Jessica. They tease you but they gobble it up. Love your seeet family.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you! They think I’m So funny! It’s nice to have folks around who are always saying you are so cute! She tells me how great I am all the time. I might start to believe them someday

[@patdavey2690]

That whole meal looks scrumptious!

[@debbiechandler172]

I got my salt n pepper grinders in the mail love them!! Got the idea. From you think you for the idea

[@yvettegerry9862]

Great video ! Thank you for sharing! 🥔🥕🥬

[@craigholstine2154]

Good Afternoon my awesome friend..!!

[@annahoover5296]

Hello Jessica and kotie

[@kelliepineda9822]

Bless you Aaron

[@yvettegerry9862]

Duke 🐾❤🐾

[@shirlydejarnette]

My husband and myself love fried potatoes but I either burn them or they are raw. Thanks for your tips. I always use bacon grease since I love Bourbon Bacon Jam.

[@yvettegerry9862]

Hello Friend !

[@tammysmith7345]

I've watched other channels and have never seen them plant their potatoes in a different spot. Didn't know you had to do that

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Yes! You need to move things around. They strip so much from the soil and the are heavy feeders. Moving them allows the soil to recoup. Also any disease is not allowed to breed deep into the soil

[@MyAlaska12]

Nice spud harvest. I love using purple potatoes in my mashed potatoes

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

So good

[@cathykillion6544]

Your garden food is beautiful ❤

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

@@cathykillion6544 thank you so much

[@louisech1963]

Maybe you should try the Yukon gold patatoes. I am glad you tried to make your own mayo. Told you it was easy with that hand blender.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thanks for the tips! I make it I just get lazy and forget how easy it is and need to use up some eggs so I was like girl do it yourself! I’m not going to buy mayo until I run out of eggs or oil

[@louisech1963]

@@modernhomesteadalaska Good thing is that there is absolutly no artificial anything in yours.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

@@louisech1963 agree! I’m trying to eat better I have so much now I want to try and just eat more Whole Foods I control

[@ellenthornton7289]

Duke says "I helps!"

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

He honestly thinks he is helping!

[@sherrygonder2577]

I just love your videos

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

@@sherrygonder2577 that’s so kind thank you

[@essiemohr1216]

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[@ritahall8653]

Beautiful

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@kelliepineda9822]

I always can extras for my kids n 1 so called friend of ours say why do make things n can for u kids they are grown . n I say moment they were Conceived they became my responsibility till the day I die. n she says no until 18yrs old n I said that's why my kids come and see me n even the oldest thatslives14hrs away in Utah stills comes few times a year to see me. urs are 5 hrs away n you nvr see them but 1xa year they come for father's day n you marry your husband when you 2 kids grown n moved away. so they come for u or him??? lol I love your family took 30yrs old to lv to ortho dr for her hip today

[@dorotalenartowska1891]

❤❤❤❤❤❤👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@kristenbatlle3119]

Where do you purchase your headbands? They have the most beautiful patterns. I have looked all over the internet; can’t find them! ❤🎀

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

A local lady makes them for a coffee shop and doesn’t have them online! If and when she does I’ll share! I just love them

[@alk3078]

Don't most people start digging a few potatoes a month or so before the big dig so that they don't have to buy potatoes or for just the taste of fresh potatoes? I know we do.

[@KellyGriffiths-p9m]

Help help , I added too much dill relish this time to my chicken salad, is there anything I can do to tone it down.?

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

More mayo or split it up and keep it and make more later in the week.

[@KellyGriffiths-p9m]

@@modernhomesteadalaska awesome I thought I ruined it for good , thanks again

[@cathybennion6070]

I sorry but you need onion in the potatoes.