Slow Summer Days in the Country| North Florida Homesteading

Hi, y'all! I have been enjoying these slow summer days in the country in my beloved farmhouse. I’ve owned it for a year now and it is still my greatest joy and blessing! We are constantly making updates still and infusing our love into every aspect of this property that we can. Everything is in full bloom and looking so incrediblely beautiful right now, it has been magical. Wish I could transport you all here, but its my hope thats what my videos do. Love to you all, happy growing and gardening, and I’ll see you soon! ✨
If you’re new here, I am a gardener, homesteader, herbalist, nature loving, and all around simple life kind of gal here in North Florida. Welcome along my journey!
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Where I Like to Purchase Seeds:
www.rareseeds.com (coolest varieties of everything)
wildboarfarms.com (unique tomatoes! Often found at Baker Creek above too)
www.johnnyseed... (lots of organic seed options)
www.highmowing... (all organic seeds)

[@JadyA]

Love these videos! It is about the journey not the destination. There will always be the next project but as time passes if we just stress and rush through life not slowing down when we look back at all we created in stress it will not be a good memory. It is about the journey. Thanks for the reminder.

[@FaithLenzo]

So true! It’s easy to get swept up in it, but it is about the journey.

[@daughterofziondaughterofzi8265]

New Subbie here I'm in North FL working on my garden have a blessed day 💖💖💖

[@FaithLenzo]

Welcome and thanks for watching! ☺️💛

[@tlockerk]

It's so lovely of you to do these videos. As a transplant to Coastal Georgia, I've been struggling to garden with my old skills and dates. This is a reminder to me that it CAN be done. Peace & All Good.

[@Largefamilyfloridalifestyle]

Where in Florida do you live? It looks beautiful there! My family and I are moving to Florida but we are still searching for towns lol but we like the county so where you live looks lovely! ☺️

[@dauntlessdivine2627]

where have you been? would love to see an update on your homestead! have faith in yourself and your channel!

[@legauxmc]

I use to be stressed trying to do it all Now I have my list I concentrate on one project/goal at a time But I take time for myself in the early morning and do absolutely nothing for a hour at minimum. After that I'm ready to conquer my task for the day At 66 you have to stop and smell the roses

[@FaithLenzo]

I’m trying to get better at lists and calendaring home projects out so that I know it’s on the schedule and I can worry about it then. It’s a work in progress for me to do that though!

[@brentstraddle1462]

You do a great job. Sometimes saying no to projects is the best thing. Thank you for sharing.

[@donasciame1942]

I almost wept at the beauty (and return) of your video. Missed your posts, but I understand much needed breaks and resetting ourselves. I’m in central Florida and this time of year…so tough in the garden. Take care and post when you can.

[@FaithLenzo]

Thank you, that means so much! 🥺💛

[@Ms19741979]

What part of north Florida is this? My husband and I are currently looking for property in North Fl. We have been searching for the right property for almost a year. Fingers crossed we are hoping to find our new home by spring early summer 2024🥰

[@_fastlaner]

You should learn a lucrative skill where you can work from home in order to pay the bills, instead of making that drive. Shame to live where you do and still have to drive into town for work... Look into day trading. You can make more money than 99.999% of the population if you work hard at it for a few years and the best part is you will have 100% of your freedom and time to do whatever you want because once you learn it, you will be able to pay the bills while working a few hours a week. Then you can have the rest of your day to work on your farm/youtube etc. Thanks for the vids of you amazing place!

[@agpawpaw5912]

7:12 never see that beautiful tomatoes!

[@flowerpixel]

Loved all the different footage in one video. I feel like everyone (including me lol) is extremely stressed rn

[@FaithLenzo]

I think so too! It has been a lot for everyone the past few years.

[@vickitucker9930]

Your property is so gorgeous! I agree with what you are saying about slowing down and being present in the moment to enjoy the blessings all around us. It takes intentionality. It’s a lifelong process. I am enjoying your videos and hope to see more soon. God bless you, Faith.

[@agpawpaw5912]

Why do you grow in raised beds?

[@emengee411]

Love the fact that you mention feeling burned out this season and feeling rushed. I too live in NWFL and this heat is tough! I keep trying to relish in each moment I have, regardless of all I need to get done and just enjoy the now. That was something you talked on in one of your older videos... is just being present and enjoying the moment while gardening without racing through it. Anyways, love your videos! You've been a huge inspiration for my little one and I in our gardening ventures. We always look forward to new videos you share :)

[@FaithLenzo]

Aww, this comment means so much 🥺 I’m glad that it resonates and that I’ve been an inspiration for you and your little one! That’s too precious 💛

[@chanellpinkney146]

Hi! I found your channel recently and really love finding another Florida gardener I can learn from. Your videos have been helping me so much! And I really appreciate what you said in this one about feeling overwhelmed and needing to find time to slow down. I’ve been on this same journey. I am going to reach out to you in dm on instagram to further connect. :)-Chanell

[@HeatherTomellini]

Love your videos! Major gardinspiration!!

[@FaithLenzo]

Thank you!! 💛

[@suseyq4559]

Your heirloom tomatoes are beautiful. I wished I could grow them but, not this season. Potatoes are my bonus this time! Good luck!

[@gailmajorpoole6443]

Glad to see you back! Thanks for sharing.☺️

[@danyrob09]

I’m so got to see your back! It’s always a great thing to reflect and change things around to fit your needs! Can’t each to see more content from your beautiful property 😍

[@thedancingcarnivore]

Just bought 10 acres of land in North Florida. I have never gardened or farmed before. 😅 I've got a lot of learning to do

[@NemoProfits]

any advice?

[@thedancingcarnivore]

@@NemoProfits not yet! We're still building the house and haven't started working the land yet.

[@legauxmc]

Beautiful garden