Hi becky, love that your getting bees, suggestion instead of planting grass seed for now why not fill all those old bed spaces with wild flower seeds. Your honey will taste amazing! 😋 love seeing the garden progress. Hope the weather is kind to you 😊
@aprilw75616 ай бұрын
Great idea!
@TJTimberhurst6 ай бұрын
I was thinking the absolute same thing
@pamelaroden55136 ай бұрын
Love that idea 💡
@daisygirl67456 ай бұрын
such a great idea! clover would also be fun if she wanted something shorter to walk on
@patriceg11006 ай бұрын
I was thinking the same thing! Feed the bees!
@woodedhomestead73756 ай бұрын
Farmer of 8 years here. Planting in the full sun is super harsh on your plants and makes them way less resilient. We always plant on a cloudy/rainy day. It’s a rule unless we go over a week without cloud over, then we plant in the evening so there is no immediate direct sun. I also recommend having frost fabrics on hand to cover your plants on cold nights. Once a plant is damaged as a seedling, your harvest will be diminished.
@faithandlifeofmetzler74336 ай бұрын
Can I just say thank you!? We're all just out here doing our best and experimenting with our spaces and what we have to work with. So, thank you for your honesty about not knowing it all and showing your failures because, let's be honest, we all have failed at some point with something.
@persnikitty35706 ай бұрын
If one does everything perfectly, they never learn other ways. Only by failing is that learned. As well, we all start at 0, while also true that some have innate blessings towards something, talent if you will. The rest of us fail, experiment, fail, try something new, fail, watch videos then try those, fail...what's important is getting back up and going at it again. I make semi/hard cheese as a hobby (2.5 years so far), and my failures have taught me so much.
@HabitualButtonPusher6 ай бұрын
The bees need a low or no traffic place where they get plenty of sunlight. Be nice to have a water and food source for them too so they don’t have to forage far but instead of grass laying out a nice field flower seed mix would be good for next year since it’s too late for this year.
@kats35206 ай бұрын
A field of wild flowers is a great idea. Beautiful and food for the bees.
@karunald6 ай бұрын
A property native mix from an extension or proper company that knows what they’re doing
@wardirvng6 ай бұрын
As heavy as you've planted most of your beds, be sure to fertilized/feed often.
@mollybeee6 ай бұрын
I'd put a clover mix in instead of just grass, less mowing and clover honey. It also adds nutrients to the soil.
@susancollins90746 ай бұрын
A little off script but I can’t help but notice how really good your hairstyle looks today. I love it.
@coolgirls48556 ай бұрын
First thought I had, it lovely and wavy.
@anothercheryladventure93876 ай бұрын
Yes Love your hair and nails❤❤❤
@cherylcabral46 ай бұрын
I agree I noticed it also.
@cherylkoenig55096 ай бұрын
I always wonder how long Beckys hair is. It's really beautiful and curly.
@TJTimberhurst6 ай бұрын
I noticed beautiful hair and nails too. That said Becky always looks lovely. Her hair today is extra nice.
@Andrea-si2vs6 ай бұрын
Becky, I'm across the river and at half of your elevation. I don't plant out heat loving crops until June 1. You may want to push your transplant dates even later for next year. We're still getting down to the high 30's some nights.
@terryhenderson4246 ай бұрын
Wise people in our area going back generations don't plant tomatoes until Memorial Day. Despite the average frost date, we have had frost about Mother's Day. The trick for tomatoes are soil temps and cold rain rains coupled with overcast skies can result in cooler soil temos. We have had years more recently that have rained more days than not. This stunts tomato top growth but if the soil temos are in the 50's F, the roots and stems grow great. Then when the sun finally comes out they are ready to double thier height in 2 weeks; often they will begin flowering.
@Andrea-si2vs6 ай бұрын
@@terryhenderson424 exactly! And Becky is at such a high elevation to top it all off. I'm babying my starts until the end of the month. I have ten flats I'm carrying out to the greenhouse every morning and back in each night.
@jenniferm69486 ай бұрын
I grew up in Minnesota. I know it’s a little different weather but my grandparents always said, potatoes go in Easter weekend and everything else goes in Mother’s Day weekend.
@MaryRass33746 ай бұрын
I live in Minnesota, always have. Mother’s Day weekend is usually the kickoff for us.
@barbaratanem48886 ай бұрын
I live in northern Minnesota and I did plant most of my garden out at Mother’s Day. Since then we have had cool nights, everything is still alive but just not growing. Now the forecast is for warmer nights so this should get things going. Spring weather can be tricky with planting gardens. The amount of rain we have had lately has made the rhubarb go crazy. It’s just beautiful just like yours Becky.
@firequeen21946 ай бұрын
@@barbaratanem4888I’m in Iowa. Glad to hear it’s not just my rhubarb, lol. Potatoes too! Overwintered garlic, nada yet. 🤷🏼♀️. Had to make a Menards run to pick up some starts to replace what the storms took out. Isn’t gardening fun? 😂🙏🤞
@mama_duck_on_the_lake75106 ай бұрын
Make sure that you have a close water source and flowers in that grass area, or those bees will go to your back patio to your flowers and any water you have there. As a child, me and my sisters spent a lot of time accidentally stepping on bees in our yard/pond area, because it is where the local bee hives went for water. Bees don't actually go IN the water, they sit on the sand that is wet on the edges, which is why we would step on them walking into the pond. Now we are even more careful because we have a family member that is allergic to bees. We have 2 beekeepers in the family.
@williamrowe63836 ай бұрын
Not only do we enjoy your shows, we also enjoy the comments and all the view points and ideas😁
@patriciaolivier76046 ай бұрын
Hi Becky, the white stacker pumpkin, in South Africa, as an Afrikaans speaking language, we call it 'Boer pumpkins'. It makes the most delicious pumkin pancakes. Love from South Africa.
@MissTerran6 ай бұрын
Wow, I love this idea! Thanks for sharing. I will have to try this.
@DebbieRoycroft-gj9hg6 ай бұрын
Becky, may I introduce you to Laura from Garden Answer? She lives in Oregon too. I think she could help you with some seeding and watering issues you might face. She’s very knowledgeable and I know you will love her.
@aditichakrabarty6496 ай бұрын
Yes. true that.
@karenfalk7706 ай бұрын
I was going to suggest Garden Answer, Laura is a wealth of knowledge. I have been gardening for 52 years and still learning!
@debrascott87756 ай бұрын
Do you think Becky is ignorant of one of the largest gardening channels on the internet? 😂
@pamelaroden55136 ай бұрын
You should put some of that mat down that doesn't let the grass grow around the hives. Bees don't like weed eater noise or lawn mowers close to the hive.
@loriyounger20316 ай бұрын
Becky. You can freeze rhubarb for later use.
@1114gg6 ай бұрын
Becky, a suggestion: A lot of the foliage looks pale. Do the plants need another round of fertilizer?
@kabr46166 ай бұрын
Always admire your transparency and modesty in anything you approach. THANK YOU FOR BEING REAL !❤
@christinaburney59356 ай бұрын
You should buy some ladybugs and set them out in your garden so they can eat the bugs eating your plants. Also grow some mint in a few pots. Then make a strong mint tea, and let it cool and spray your plants with bug issues. Some bugs don't like mint.
@user-mc3tp5sd2z6 ай бұрын
I’ve never had that work. They end up flying away. What has worked is finding companion plants to ward off bugs that attack what I’m growing. They attract the bugs that eat the bugs you don’t want.
@irony116 ай бұрын
FYI Most peppers do not like temperatures below 55°F. Doing so can stunt the plant and/or reduce fruits from the plant. You can keep them in your grow room until the end of May. This may also push back the date you Sow pepper seeds. Hot peppers require longer growing time so you can Sow by the needs of each variety. You can always take them out during the day & bring them in at night to reduce failures. Also, please look into moving to bee hives before you do so. (In case you decide that is not their permanent home) Bees cannot be relocated 20 ft away. They have to be relocated miles away then moved back to their permanent location. (In case you were unaware)
@monicamorgan22336 ай бұрын
Oregon state university has a great article on planting by soil temperature. I’m in a similar zone in NM. It’s helped me avoid stunting. Your garden is so gorgeous!!
@janeclay19176 ай бұрын
Great advice! When I kept bees, I was trained by an experienced beekeeper, who told me ‘move less than 3 feet or more than 3 miles, or they will get lost.’
@beadwright6 ай бұрын
Becky, your garden and yard landscaping is beautiful. Have you thought about a bubbling fountain for the birds and the soundscape in your back patio? It is so restful. It may be time to retreat the wood on your raised beds similar to what you and your father did when they were new. You spent a lot to create this beautiful garden, do take the time to extend their life and beauty.
@AZJH83746 ай бұрын
Have you watched Garden Answer? She's in your area. Beautiful flower beds, vegetable beds, & green houses. My o my!
@donnad48836 ай бұрын
Garden Answer is actually in a high desert climate of eastern Oregon- totally different climate from Becky.
@christineeckhold63416 ай бұрын
Yes ...garden answer is across the state of Oregon to the east. Entirely different climate.
@annemc93416 ай бұрын
Hi Becky, take the damaged leaves off the plants, because at this stage its taking alot of energy from the plant to try and recope those leaves. We do it for hael damage as well.🤗🤗🤗
@vcrouch60416 ай бұрын
She did.
@TNT667626 ай бұрын
I just cleaned up my garden. There were 4 of us. It took 3 hrs but it looks sooooo good now. My zucchini has shot up so fast from all the rain. It's a small garden but I'm excited. Your garden looks great! Have a great weekend, Becky and family. As well as all of your followers! :)
@RachelTsTime6 ай бұрын
Best feeling ever ❤
@Remi1166 ай бұрын
Loved the tour. Maybe plant one of the beds with basil , dill , rosemary etc...as more cooking herbs to batch freeze dry & use the patio herbs for daily cooking. Also where did you transplant the previous owners strawberries & did you ever plant blueberries on the side by the chickens? And can we see the chickens in next update thanks! You are an inspiration
@bonniepollan79516 ай бұрын
I live in the middle of peanut country in the SE. We have just started getting into the 90s during the day and peanuts are just now going in the ground. They like heat.
@TheKrazysinner6 ай бұрын
I wouldn't put those bees so close to the house. your apple orchard would be a better place for them, it will help your fruit trees and provide protection for them.
@crankiemanx84236 ай бұрын
Agreed
@summerrose49786 ай бұрын
Definitely agree
@patriciaober46476 ай бұрын
Most people here in Alberta Canada don't plant transplants until Victoria Day in May. I always wait until June 1 and have never lost a plant to spring frost. I always direct sow my garden seeds with no problem. The ground has to be sun warmed. Plants can better handle some frost in the fall better than in the spring. It seems that the temperature of the soil, not the air temperature, affects them the most.
@gingerdean15216 ай бұрын
Just direct seed all the squashes, pumpkins, loofahs, zukes etc They need warm soil to germinate
@terraranch14596 ай бұрын
That’s what I do
@helenlecornu16516 ай бұрын
I'm thinking that Becky's micro climate maybe to cold still to germinate in ground if the temps at night go below 60 and they need warm days (at least 77-86 degrees) as well as 6-7 months of warm weather. I'd be using a cloche of some description particularly at night to try and save some heat. I'm thinking they originally died from a combo of transplant shock and cold night time temps.
@kathychester87946 ай бұрын
We're in North Georgia and my Grandma (born 1915) always said to not plant starts until after the 10th of May. She had a green thumb for sure and always had beautiful flowers and a bountiful garden. She canned so many things from her garden too.
@HiddenHavenGardensTX6 ай бұрын
Becky, if you want an early start like you had this year in your warm season stuff, you can cover your beds pretty easily with farm grade frost cloth ourchased from johnnys! I do it every year to over winter my dahlia tubers in griund here, but all my other flowers come out AMAZING once uncovered. I buy the 2nd thickest grade, so there's still enough light transmission.
@kellykremer74316 ай бұрын
Seed it with clover! I know lawn looks better, but clover flowers faster and is so much more attractive to bees than grass seed. it's also more drought tolerant and grows slower, so you have to mow less often.
@KateEASN6 ай бұрын
Thank you for the garden tour! I love the growing, harvesting, cooking and preserving cycle, so I am in love with your channel, friend. 👋 Hello Acre Homestead friends!
@captaintreepig9936 ай бұрын
Sage flowers are absolutely beautiful and the bees love them!
@rinap62836 ай бұрын
Becky, you look so beautiful standing on your patio at the end of your video with your green stalks, some flowers that had bloomed, and your white blouse. So pretty!
@GardeningwithDave6 ай бұрын
I can't wait to see the bees! By the way, I wanted to share that my family and I love your frozen meal preps! Thank you for being an inspiration to us backyard gardeners.
@pamrigdon31466 ай бұрын
My garlic did something similar and I researched it and finally found someone who said that they think it happened when the weather warmed up then turned back cold and that confused the garlic. That did happen here so I tend to agree. It didn't seem to affect my harvest.
@azyEmpero6 ай бұрын
Frost light cloth for cold night, shade cloth for high heat index❤ I am in Austin,tx, today index 108 heat, I have to cover or move to shades area, Monday we will reach 120 index heat❤
@KateEASN6 ай бұрын
Lived there for 30 years. Be careful and stay cool 😎
@gingerdean15216 ай бұрын
Also snaps may live thru the winter. AND instead of covering the beds with covers use cover crops instead like clover
@Epmuinlk6 ай бұрын
I love that you are showing your garden tours in real time this year!!!
@pennynewell34596 ай бұрын
I’m in zone 7B and all through my “last” frost date is officially mid April, I do not plant my warm weather plants until Mother’s Day weekend. I have in the past, planted earlier, and they all died from a late frost.
@Pumpkins_lil_farm6 ай бұрын
You should put mulch fabric underneath your bee yard so you don't get attacked mowing grass ok
@karenwalker47646 ай бұрын
Yes because you will not be able to mow close to the hives., or weed neither . Would not plant grass that needs mowing.
@denisefaust64086 ай бұрын
I wouldn’t compost leaves you removed unless you know what happened to the leaves just incase it was an infected leaf.
@helenlecornu16516 ай бұрын
Coming from a family that has farmed grains particularly wheat for over 100 years, that bed is not going to get you much in actual wheat to be honest, it'll just be a pretty experiment and adult play. You can do it, but I would say on such a small scale there would be such better use of your time and space :) Sorry to say, I showed my dad just to verify and he laughed, mind you they do thousands of acres at a time.
@stephanietaylor86156 ай бұрын
I think she is just doing it for fun. She said in another video she would be thrilled with enough wheat to make a single loaf of bread.
@Meggs236 ай бұрын
I was thinking that space was too small .... Don't you need a field of wheat to get enough to grind into a usable amount of flour?
@stephanietaylor86156 ай бұрын
@@Meggs23 I don't think you actually need that much space if you just want to make a little bread. I've never grown wheat before, but I have ground flour, and it only takes a few cups of wheat to make enough flour for a batch of bread. If it took a whole field for that much grain, I don't think we would have become so dependent on it.
@maya202336 ай бұрын
Hi Becky, hi friends 👋, ❤ from South Africa
@Heather-Luper6 ай бұрын
I was in South Africa last week on vacation! You live in a magical, beautiful country.
@penbrown40496 ай бұрын
How wonderful its growing ❤️ im picturing a wildflowe meadow with grasses and clovers in front of the bees instead of just a lawn which isnt very good for pollen. In uk we have very unpredictable weather so a lot of gardeners use a garden fleece to protect the starts even though in the ground. Just a warning about feverfew, its sort of a wildflower here and you might not want it in the house as it is quite stinky. The same sort of stinky that elderflower is. Nice but.... ❤️💜❤️💜❤️
@floralnut106 ай бұрын
Becky, how many wheat plants would you need to get enough to make the flour to make a loaf of bread? That's what I would research to figure out if wheat is worth the work for you to go through the whole process yourself.
@pamelagraham31006 ай бұрын
Agree...research is key in success gardening. After last frost date in any zone does not mean all plants. Each plant has its own requirement. Get a Master Gardener's chart for your area.
@HollyWolfStudios6 ай бұрын
I love watching you, Becky. You're a trustworthy woman with a good amount of knowledge, professional yet conversational demeanor, and someone I'd be happy to befriend. Thanks for sharing these parts of you. Warm tidings to you and your family 🌺
@elainelaporte4126 ай бұрын
when you save your seeds they become hardier and stronger to your climate
@carolynturk-hu7je6 ай бұрын
Just cover your most vulnerable plants with a cold cover. Haven't used them in years. It was like a long and wide table cloth for your plant bed. Worked fabulously!😊❤️
@sonyarogersmissmagic85876 ай бұрын
If you're going to plant out early, just get some hoops and frost cloth to put over them. Also works great for broccoli, cauliflower, lettuce, ect to keep the bugs off them.
@bintlooda6 ай бұрын
Have u thought about planting the inground area where the old owners garden was with wheat ¿ so it gets only the rain and I don’t take up a bed. U can seed it and forget about it until harvest time
@Servantof123453 ай бұрын
Hi Becky. Pumpkins and such need to have a soil temperature of at least 65° before planting. Add an air temperature of at least 55°for the low. I think the reason all of your summer crops failed was because you planted them way too early. Thank you for all you do. You really are an encouragement to me. And I'm going to be planting a lot more things from seed this year because I've been watching you doing all of these plantings from seed yourself. Thank you for the inspiration.
@KimberlySpahr6 ай бұрын
Hello Becky.. If you would like flowers on your arches try Clematis on both sides.
@natashataylor10816 ай бұрын
My husband is a 4th generation beekeeper here in South Dakota. Varroa mites are one of the biggest threats to hive health. Best of luck to you! 🐝 Your garden looks absolutely beautiful. Thank you for inspiring me with each video.
@kiki179786 ай бұрын
Becky, Companion planting tomatoes and sweet potatoes is normally discouraged, since they are closely related they will compete for nutrients, and they are both susceptible to common diseases such as potato blight and bacteria. Growing them in separate areas is strongly recommended. Just be cautious, and if you still want to try it, as an experiment, that's your decision, but i thought i would give you this little tidbit. Happy Growing!
@busybee11336 ай бұрын
Beans are great companion plants for tomatoes they put nitrogen back in the soil, which tomatoes love .
@shaunballard36146 ай бұрын
Well darn. I'm sorry about your losses but love the attitude and learning about the fixes. Every gardener loses plants. It's so discouraging sometimes but hearing you talk about learning opportunities is definitely encouraging. Garden on! Have a great weekend.
@dorisspecial36196 ай бұрын
You have had several garden challenges this year, but you will overcome! Carry on Becky, carry on!!
@terraranch14596 ай бұрын
Peppers, watermelon and tomatoes love that hot weather. Watch your night time temps so it doesn’t get too cold. You could also cover them. Direct sow your zinnias. They will do well at direct sow.
@bigsisterj16 ай бұрын
Instead of grass seeds you could do wild flowers for the bees
@AcreHomestead6 ай бұрын
Brilliant idea! I didn't think of that
@susansmallwood87313 ай бұрын
We always use twine to tie a dozen tamales together to help them stand up in the pot when steaming. We would make 20-30 dozen every year before Christmas enough for each family to take a couple dozen home to freeze and some for that day and Christmas for the whole family. This is one of my favorite memories both growing up and as an adult.
@lisascott43146 ай бұрын
It's so awesome to plant a little plant you've grown from a seed or small plant as I do and watch it grow its a blessing
@gabygarcia83676 ай бұрын
Hi Becky! You could pinch your zinnias, take off the affected part and leave the new growth so those plants don't loose energy on those burned leaves. You can put pumpkin and melon seeds direct on the soil, you're still on time
@1RodeoMom6 ай бұрын
This spring has been such a moist, humid, wet spring that all my tomato plants over 100 have blight but are still producing. I have canned 18 pints of seasoned tomato sauce so far. When we get to build we will get bees also.
@Honojane126 ай бұрын
I don't dare plant here on the Key Peninsula until the last week of May. Last year I had a freak frost on June second and lost all my tomatoes and peppers and tomatillos. I do my squash in early June. Washington's weather is so, so, so unpredictable. You are closer to Oregon than we are, but your weather seems pretty similar. Sorry about all your lost hard work, but your attitude is wonderful to see.
@cynthiavautrot50936 ай бұрын
My grandmother had the greenest thumb I've ever seen. She always said no matter what the last freeze date is, ALWAYS wait until after Mother's Day to plant. It always was 100% a success!
@Ashley-li5yv6 ай бұрын
It would depend on your zone too though. I haven’t put my peppers and tomatoes out yet because our last frost date is May 13 but I figured night time might still be too cold. I was right because it was only 4 degrees Celsius last night 😅
@phyllisbell86986 ай бұрын
Several years ago, as an experiment, I planted some black beans from a bag of black beans from off the grocery shelf. They grew and produced abundantly.
@helene27376 ай бұрын
For ME, it seems that some of the plants have got a transplant chock of the sun, or if some got too less water in some beds When you hard them off it is maybe more sun if you have them off your shelves, otherwise the shelves shade the plants below.
@belindaweatherwax54006 ай бұрын
Becky ,you live in the Pacific N.W., I live in the Midwest, Indiana. My Mother was a gardener, flower woman extraordinaire. I was really surprised when you planted out your garden so early. My Mother always said , and 9 times out of 10 , she was right..... You can never count on the weather until after Mother's day. All the hard work you put in, I think you got a little too early and ahead of yourself this year!
@joanacooper04296 ай бұрын
Your garlic looks amazing but I think you might have a hard time getting them out with the landscape fabric depending on how big the bulbs get. A good problem to have but just a heads up for when you go to harvest since your holes look a little small 😊
@sparklyjewlz6 ай бұрын
Keep up the great work! I know it is very difficult to share your losses with the world, but your attitude is incredible and I know your garden will be even better this year for it! ❤
@gailpetchenik30486 ай бұрын
U can reseed the peanuts by direct seed. I always grow peanuts direct seeding. I think they grow better that way. They r a root crop & do better not transplanting.
@clipsfromcherie6 ай бұрын
I'm in Cowlitz County and plant peas, broccoli, cilantro and other cold crops St. Patrick's day, spinach, dill, radishes and flowers Mother's day, and tomatoes, peppers, squash, corn, etc. Father's Day. I found even Mother's day night temps are unreliable for summer plants. They survive but they don't thrive and can get stunted.
@Andrea-si2vs6 ай бұрын
Agreed.
@lisajean12126 ай бұрын
Yep. Still getting chilly nights but some people gotta be in a huge hurry which only costs them time and money lol
@JV-od7wv6 ай бұрын
Becky, thank you for taking us along in your garden and kitchen. I can no longer handle a garden but keeping up with you and yours is just wonderful! It must take so much time to keep up your videos but please know how much we all enjoy and learn from watching them. I made the Chicken BLT Salad for a family picnic and it was a hit. It was my first time poaching chicken too.
@AZJH83746 ай бұрын
You should save those cinder blocks for more hives 6 mo's down the road! Or at least 1/2 of them! ❤❤❤❤
@chicken-grandma6 ай бұрын
Agreed...real homesteaders never ever get rid of anything...
@debrathompson20086 ай бұрын
Yes, a lot of plants need a consistent 50 plus overnight temps to survive because they are not a cold weather crop. Love the Bee's, I see them all over our place, I don't do them, but I have a neighbor that I buy my honey from. I'm not getting any apples this year because it got so warm so early and they were blooming when we got a few frosty cold and windy nights and even though we put a frost blanket around them they are not producing apples sadly. You'd like That 1870's Homestead she is growing her own wheat and such.
@roryhuggard28056 ай бұрын
It would be a really cool idea to have a bed or maybe just a container in your garden where you start compost and then when you need compost you just grab some from there! I know right now you’re not serious in composting yet, but maybe a future idea.
@jamiesmith38376 ай бұрын
Beck, I've watched a few times. I didn't see where you put the strawberries from the last home owner's. Did I miss it. Thank you, the garden is coming along nicely..
@rubyhutchinson90926 ай бұрын
If I remember correctly, she put them in her green stalks. I think it was 2 or 3 videos ago. I'll have to see if i can find it
@patriceg11006 ай бұрын
Not sure I would grow wheat, by the time you harvest, winnow and grind the wheat, you might get a couple of loaves. Red wheat varieties are used for bread. Are you going to save your dahlia tubers? You may not need to grow many by seed if you really like the ones you have!
@leisaann6 ай бұрын
Hi Becky, hi friends! I have great timing. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
@lynnforrest33846 ай бұрын
Apparently, too much water can cause the garlic leaves to turn yellow and wilt. It is suggested that you water your garlic deeply and infrequently, and allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. A lack of nutrients can cause yellowing. Garlic needs potassium, nitrogen, phosphorus. I wonder if your garlic are planted slightly too close together ? If that would put too much of a demand on available nutrients? Overall -your garlic looks robust and healthy! ! ! Well done, Beckie! 💖
@jmrcnslt6 ай бұрын
Fertilize garlic with fish emulsion.
@monaferrell94036 ай бұрын
The flowers are Cosmos, and the singular is not Cosmo.😊 The soil probably wasn't warm enough for your squash, etc. Looking good!
@conniebrock6 ай бұрын
Be sure your bees get lots of sunlight. This helps with cutting down on pest that like to go into the hives to destroy the bees.
@LuLuMa236 ай бұрын
Finally subscribed - I’ve been watching your channel for a while now, and only last week realized you’re in WA! Love your garden space and food prepping. The weather has been way cooler the past 3-4 weeks than weather was predicting for May in zone 8b (what online weather apps were predicting back in April.) I also had some plants die on me too. Will be direct sowing a lot more in future years. It’s a learning experience every season! 🙏🏽
@sh-sk9zn6 ай бұрын
Just watched one of ur vids from last year and you were harvesting cabbages and peppers among other things. About 70 years ago my dad owned a rootbeer stand. One of the client favorites was freezer coleslaw and it continues to be a family favorite. It's a wilted sweet and sour slaw and lasts for several weeks in the frig. I looked on line for a recipe and the choices are plentiful so I won't include one. It's a delicious way to preserve a large quantity of cabbage and I thought if u hadn't had it before u might love it as much as we do.
@Sfk9_16 ай бұрын
That’s a pretty property you guys have wow so big and full of woods and greenery!
@cherylf.81416 ай бұрын
I love how you always try to look at the positives in life ❤ I also try to do this it makes the world a better place 🥰 Your garden is beautiful Becky! You put a lot of love and hard work into it and it shows ❤
@elishawenzel83976 ай бұрын
Cloves, ginger, turmeric, lavender or jasmine is a few things you could plant. Or try peanuts again, cashews, almonds! I think that would be fun!! Amazing job! I love it all! ❤
@dianedalrymple77116 ай бұрын
Becky, I feel bad for you. All your hard work will still be worth it. Mother Nature is sure in charge! 🌸❤️
@sanditschoepe26226 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your garden, excitement and disappointment go hand-n-hand however you are adapting and continuing to thrive, learn, and explore new ways to improve your garden, I find it quite enjoyable to watch your plants grow, can't wait till you begin to harvest from them!
@ChumStun6 ай бұрын
Maybe next year try the biodegradable plastic stuff veggie boys use. cover a few beds and see if it helps keep the new stuff protected and speed up warming up the soil.
@annpachini21556 ай бұрын
In my time zone 7A wi think we wait till Mother’s Day. There are some brave people that plant Derby Day (first Saturday in May)
@danielintheantipodes67416 ай бұрын
The garden is looking stunning. Thank you for the video.
@beverlyfasig1556 ай бұрын
It’s amazing…..expected nothing less from you! Happy growing!
@lillyrivera94396 ай бұрын
Becky I used to love when u would show the chickens. Bring them back….and the pups. Love them
@sharoncoon54396 ай бұрын
Have an enjoyable Memorial Day weekend. Any watching Thank you for your service .🇱🇷🇱🇷
@pamelagraham31006 ай бұрын
It's Memorial Day not Veterans Day. Just a little FYI. Those we remember are no longer with us.
@sharoncoon54396 ай бұрын
@@pamelagraham3100 I know it’s Memorial Day. And if I want to express my appreciation for those who are still serving our country. I will do so.
@pamelagraham31006 ай бұрын
Of course. Thank you so much for me and my husband both. We just prefer the spotlight be appropriately placed. Veterans Day is our day! So many don't know the difference. Education is key for a good society. So glad you know the difference. Remember those who fought and died for our freedom. God bless you!@sharoncoon5439
@maryscott76856 ай бұрын
Another amazing year with your planting Becky!
@murlthomas22436 ай бұрын
I up- potted my tomatoes because they looked like yours before you up-potting yours. They really look great now. I will plant them this week.
@angietaylor53116 ай бұрын
Hi Becky, I direct sow all my Zinnia and Cosmos. You won’t be disappointed as they are a much stronger plant and certainly saves space inside.
@jenniferotto39596 ай бұрын
I am so excited about the Bees!! I have been hoping you would get some. What a beautiful homestead!! You have really gotten me excited about gardening!!
@cynthiawagner51346 ай бұрын
You should be proud of yourself!
@IreneLoretz6 ай бұрын
Hello from South Africa. Love your videos. I've even ordered the big Ball recipe book. 😋