So Much Has Changed in the Last Month!

[@essiev6397]

Hello sweet people over the world. Thanks becky and josh for bringing us all together ❤🎉

[@grammyb5216]

Hello from North Texas! I love this channel. Becky is my favorite channel.

[@Michelle82478]

Greetings from Brooklyn NYC. I Love this channel so much, Becky is a ray of sunshine!

[@nelliep1530]

Hello from southeastern Massachusetts

[@anitawilliams6954]

Hi everyone coming from California. I always look forward to seeing all videos. Thank you Becky and Josh❤

[@juliak.9069]

Hi from Germany 😊

[@twistedsister6293]

Does anyone like me press like before even watching Becky??..you just know it's going to be good 😊

[@PegAMurphy]

always 🙂

[@amandagrebba5970]

I do

[@anettehjhus5737]

I do

[@snuffelbuf]

Me haha!

[@leem153]

Me too!!!

[@kaylabenner7034]

I would love a “day in my life” video to see how you maintain the garden, house, and family on a daily basis. It’s amazing! I know that’s a big ask so no pressure.

[@pinkrainclouds2190]

Yes I would too! She’s said a many times that she doesn’t do these kinds of days every day. Seeing what she does on her more slow days would be fun and would probably also help others who feel lazy watching her feel less guilty because she seems to always be full of energy.

[@kuriouskat444]

In this world of upheaval, your channel is my solace. I’d give anything to live like you do!

[@rachellincoln846]

So would I.

[@sharonsutton7519]

Me too

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

Becky has inspired me to plant as much as I'm capable of growing. It's become a solace, along with watching her videos. ❤

[@Que-sera-sera8765]

Micah 4 :4

[@sritchie18]

You couldn't have said it better

[@truthseeker6370]

Omgosh you and josh are so meticulous with those amazing gardens! I can't even imagine the off-camera work involved in creating and maintaining them!

[@lherberts]

Garden tours and harvests are my favourite!!

[@pamw5829]

Me too! My favorite is the potato harvest

[@marypheanis9165]

Also seed unboxxing

[@mandipaulson7967]

Mine too

[@alesiawallin3860]

Plant cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, turnip greens, collard greens and mustard greens in the Fall to help diminish bug issues.

[@renabarnett2238]

I second this!! Usually can’t find starts in greenhouses so I start mine indoors in early August/very late July.

[@heidiquayle5054]

I'm going to do that with my tomatillos. They got decimated by bugs - the ones with stripes down the middle. squash bugs apparently love tomatillos as well.

[@rosemaryogilvie6842]

Agree. I sow brassica seeds here in Tasmania in late March. Transplant in late April, covering each with a wire waste basket if the cabbage whites are still around. The cauliflowers are all starting to head up now (end of June). Never experience any pest damage.

[@Pamela-B]

@@heidiquayle5054Those are likely the striped blister beetles. They can decimate your garden.

[@lauriesylvia985]

What can I do to eliminate fire ants? They are in every one of my raised beds here in Piedmont NC. I moved here from upstate NY where there were no ant issues.

[@essbee9352]

I love that you're growing flowers in between all your veggies❤

[@LifeStirredUp]

I bought about 20 wire trash cans from Dollar Tree and use them over small seedlings or over where I planted sunflower seeds, pumpkins seeds, etc. It has helped with the birds eating the new seedlings. They are only $1.25 each and you can reuse them for many years.

[@melaniecalderon8973]

That's a great idea! For next year 😅

[@kathrynstewart4927]

Oh, thank you so much for this hack! I've planted twice this year and lost 95 % of my squash, all the beans, most of the peas. I'm going to try again just to see if I can grow using this protection, even if it's too late to achieve a harvest.

[@Andrea-si2vs]

I do the same and give them a quick coat of spray paint to fend off rust.

[@bethsands7665]

I learned that the darn slugs absolutely love corn meal ...if you sprinkle it along the edge of the bed, they will eat it and be happy and leave your crop alone. Meanwhile, in the early morning you can come out and collect them to throw into another location far far away. Snails like beer and also the corn meal . The corn meal method saved my seedlings when I learned they are ravenous after eating my first planting of Zinnias ...so when I re-planted, I used the corn meal...even the cheap Jiffy mix..... and have a successful garden now

[@hiho8084]

Such a beautiful garden. I love how the beds are all separated by a nice walking area. You are like me. If something volunteers to come up, I say, "Join the party!" 😀

[@jwoo9307]

I recently told my sister I’d have to call her back because I was watching my friend Becky. Thank you for brightening my day with your wonderful garden and delicious looking foods. I started watching your channel about 6 months ago and I’m almost caught up on all your videos.😊

[@debbiedempsky8160]

Your bees will LOVE the zinnias once they start to bloom. I would also grow a bed of basil near them and just let them go to full flowers as they grow. Zinnias, Salvia and Basil flowers are the things that attract the most bees into my backyard.

[@carolhensley3857]

Because of you....I found a hobby that I love. Gardening abd preserving. I have never really had a hobby before you. Many many thanks!❤❤❤

[@terrapedes]

I saw your rhubarb is huge, just so you know, if you didn’t already, it freezes wonderfully, just chop it up and freeze in bags. This late in the season some of it might be woody, but if you harvest from it a few times through the season you can get young stems

[@butterbean1965]

Did you remember to take the strawberries you picked inside 😂❤ Thank you for all the that y'all share with us.

[@AcreHomestead]

I did :)

[@lindouglass4115]

We can see them in her basket at the end of the video. I was hoping she didn't forget them either lol

[@bjbmgdl]

​@@AcreHomestead I hope you will think twice about sluggo. Be extremely careful now that you have your own bees. Even the people who take care of your lawn and landscape should use organic and safe practices. I always placed marigolds everywhere and the slugs ate them and left everything else alone.

[@NCHOMECRAFTS]

For slugs, pour a can of beer in a pie tin. They come by the droves with their little antanea up and drink. It will get your "slug herd" under control! Be sure to watch in the evening as it is kind of amazing. is that contributing to the delinquency of a slug? ;)

[@kimesser2318]

I have a great tip. My friend ties several streamers of reflective ribbon on all her blueberry bushes. Keeps the birds away

[@Jaclyn111]

I love using pin wheels! The dollar store has reflective shimmer ones that help SO much for the birds 🐦

[@Andrea99321]

Eggshells won't work for slugs, I tried it... Beer on the other hand worked really good! I put the plastic cup in the ground, so that the level of the beer is underneath the soil and the slugs just fell in it. Maybe there are some better solutions though

[@rosemaryogilvie6842]

My experience too.

[@Pdubbsloveraven]

Egg shells work here along with coffee grounds and salt.

[@joanhunt7560]

Old cottage cheese or butter container. Keep lid on. Embed in soil a little and cut an entrance hole level w soil. Fill with beer but below level of soil. Slugs crawl in but cant crawl out. Drown in beer.

[@LadyMadge]

Eggshells work well against slugs for me.

[@Jaclyn111]

Cheap beer is the best bait!!! 👌 eggshells work too but I get better results with cheap beer. Slugo has gotten too expensive!!! So I skip it now.

[@jaydee5022]

I'm so glad the garden is recovering- it was so sad last time you showed us all the plants that hadn't survived being planted out. You're finding out which varieties like your garden which is all good but sometimes it's a painful process. Everything is looking great. Well done!

[@julien9335]

Love the volunteer plants….they are the best surprises.

[@aliciaadame468]

You bring such peace and calmness to my day. I look forward to every video. I dont watch much youtube, but i never miss your videos. Sometimes i will even rewatch them as i wait for your next upload. You have so many amazing tips and tricks, recipes, and ideas that i have adapted into my own kitchen and life. You are a blessing in my life. Thank you for all you do!!!

[@kimberlyharpel5254]

Thank you for sharing a peek at your "girls" (chickens). They always make me smile. I love how you are so caring with them. Your channel always brings me joy! 🥰

[@jenniferseher1559]

I grabbed up two bundles of garlic scape from my farmer's market this week. I've never known those existed, and I processed them like I had seen you do. I now have a gallon ziploc full of scoops of scapes!

[@jillmarie4155]

It looks amazing. You inspired me and this year for the 1st time I planted some veggie plants in pots on my balcony. I just saw the start of a bell pepper and cucumber today.

[@kcurious8444]

Becky! I wanted to let you know that Lessonface has a free zoom on braiding wheat, and a longer class where you can make the different projects. Wheat makes simple decor after the summer florals are done. Bundles of wheat in winter can provide food for birds.

[@alesiawallin3860]

lol - one last comment. Re: raspberries and in ground beds and bees. Watch Jason Smith @ Coghill Farm. We are doing our blackberries and raspberries like he does. He was taught by Petals From The Past and not only are they easy to harvest, but loaded. His bee garden is absolutely stunning and he has some really happy bees!

[@rosemaryogilvie6842]

Thank you. Just about ready to plant almost 100 canes.

[@greencturtle]

the best part is sipping coffee and observing, so relaxing!

[@KateEASN]

I am in awe of your snapdragon beds!! You have a flower farm 😊 I loved this tour--every thing is so beautiful ❤ And we got to see your Sweet Girls and the honey bees! Can't beat that 💜

[@christivbosch565]

I planted dahlia tubers (dinner plate) for the first time. I didn't realize just how large the plant grew. The stalks are approximately, 1" to 1 1/2", heavy and are a little more than 4 feet tall. We just had a storm lastnight and some of my dahlias are laying on the ground. Next year, i want to have a good variety and try from seed like Becky. But...I'll also stake them 😅🏵 I'm so inspired by Becky's gardens that I've been adding more and more each year. So looking forward to seeing what beauty awaits this summer and harvest will be amazing! Happy vibes and wishes for blessings to everyone watching.

[@Gypsy7305]

Becky your gardens are looking gorgeous! One thing I heard from RuthAnn from Homesteading with the Zimmermans is with her potatoes, when they flower she cuts the flowers off then all that energy goes into the roots for bigger potatoes. You might want to do an experiment by some cut some leave and see what happens. You do make gardening so fun. Thank you for all your great content. 🌻💐🌾🍓🥬🫛🍠🧅🧄🧁🥧🍪🍩☕️🥰

[@pattyhiatt924]

Beautiful garden. I was just noticing your view through the fence you and Josh put up. If you paint the fencing black you won't notice the metal blocks in the fencing and just see the view.

[@leisaann]

Hi Becky, hi friends 🎉 I am really hoping to find strawberry plants this weekend. Usually its not grown in Guyana. We do have a mulberry bush that turned into a whole tree!

[@alanspicer500]

I have schizophrenia so the random flowers by the bees I'm most looking forward too. Our national flower for schizophrenia is sunflower 🌻 because of the connection to Vincent van Gogh paintings

[@sandrafinney535]

Your garden and landscaping on your property is just so beautiful!! I would be thankful to have some fresh tomatoes. I miss my Mom's big garden. She was always harvesting and canning, freezing food. She always tried to have a few fresh tomatoes by July 4th. Today is my Mom's birthday. She would have been 98. She passed in 1990. I like how close your family is and love your videos. How old is your little one now? God is so good!

[@kathrynstewart4927]

He was born in early December of 2022, so heading for 2. Wonder if we'll hear about the 'terrible 2' stage next year? 🙂

[@hmp9468]

Your such a joy to watch! You love your gardens like a parent and child relationship, this is why you do so well. Thank you for all the love you spread everywhere 💗

[@alesiawallin3860]

Re: harvesting tomatoes from trellis. You can pull your side by side under it and stand up in back of it.

[@wendyrudder5809]

Your back garden is so beautifully manicured!!

[@crannink]

Loving the garden! Mine just consists of tomatoes this year because of renovations, but I had a surprise elephant garlic harvest on Monday thanks to a neighbor. Young bulbs, but quite a few corms, so maybe I'll try to start those and see if I can get to harvest them in 2026!

[@preschoolhomestead]

So many things have died this year! I appreciate your positivity and encouragement to keep trying.

[@RebeccaJames-v7e]

Hi Becky! From memory your tarragon is Russian tarragon? If so then it's not your allergies, the tarragon is just not going to be very flavourful - switch it for the French tarragon next year, which has a much better flavour.

[@izholmes]

I’ve got so many slugs. I’ve tried beer, sluggo, copper tape… nothing has worked. I started planting thyme in my problem areas and that seems to be working well!! Also, I worked on a farm and the way we knew to harvest shishito peppers was to give them a squeeze. If they were firm, pick, if they were soft, leave it on until it was firm.

[@laurachard8961]

Another idea that you can put around your plants is diatomaceous earth. Basically it cuts up the slugs and they don’t want to go through it and it’s natural you can put it on your animals for flea control. It has all sorts of uses and you get it at your local nursery

[@melaniecalderon8973]

That's an ingredient in Sluggo

[@KarenStiltner]

Becky, you are living my dream. I'm learning a lot from you which hopefully will come in handy in my future. I look forward to watching each and every video you produce. Thank you for sharing.

[@eleanordryley9733]

I planted zuchinni late and enjoyed them well into Autumn. Had to pull them out when the frost started.

[@maribethlowe8345]

Would love to see a video where you go through the garden and lawn area since it has been about a year since the landscaping was finished. What you like about the set up, what you might of done differently. It still looks amazing.

[@gabygarcia8367]

You can put 2 or 3 little branches of tarragon in a white wine vinegar bottle, it's our favorite for salads and bottles are nice to see.

[@Megan9689]

For the slugs, I saw in an internet search they recommend as an organic option is the wool little remnants, so I got some on Amazon. You lay it down pretty thickly around the plants. It really helped for our strawberry plants!

[@Georgann-x3l]

Perseverance paid off, it’s always fun to learn new things like wheat, makes life interesting! Your flowers were absolutely stunning❤🦋🙏🏻

[@sarahayton7223]

Hi Becky Sweet peas are incredibly thirsty plants, they love loads of water (even here in Ireland where it constantly rains) and they also require feeding. Sara ( Ireland)😊

[@tammya236]

Lay down a wet board on wet soil and check it early in the morning and the slugs will be under the board.

[@ellenmoser8366]

Hi Becky, Your stock planters are looking beautiful. I hope you are going to roll those indoors and save them over the winter season. The strawberry plants would do well in those in ground beds, and you could reuse that ground cover from the raised beds to keep the weeds out of them. Also. those cabbage & cauliflower plants you lost would have been better served planted in the cooler insect free fall weather. You truly have a green thumb and a beautiful home & garden. ❤

[@cherylehubicsak3070]

Great garden update! You can hang Irish Spring soap around places you want to keep deer away from.

[@RohMason-h1j]

Becky FYI. Dahlias are incredibly thirsty so need lots of water. Aphids are attracted to the natural sugars in the plant at the top of the stems. I used the same method as you did with the mild soapy water and rinse method. Worked out for me for 10yrs.

[@Pdubbsloveraven]

My great grandma always encouraged used dish water and by all that is holy I've always had amazing growth with her method!!!

[@lynngliottone2812]

Been watching your channel for 2 years...what a treat! Love the nice long videos I hate to see them end. Lol.

[@ardenehanson2840]

Becky. I went to a wholesale place and got 5 lbs of washed 3 times garlic. All in cloves today i made the pucks, i did 2 trays today. They are freezing. Have 2 more pounds to go. Thank you for shareing. Hugs

[@greenrockgarden2851]

Sluggo, or slug and bug killer is fine alone. The beer traps will attract slugs that never thought about going into your garden. You don’t want any attractants. Your garden is lovely.

[@tamararoberts9307]

I too always grow flowers amongst my crops. Also herbs. I love that every pot and garden I have has a mix of beauty and food and herbs. That way I don't have to worry about rotating as much 😊 all your gardens look absolutely gorgeous 😍

[@sarahtrew9331]

In the UK people generally start their sweet peas in deep root trainers early indoors and plant out when conditions are right, might be worth trying next year 😊

[@xo2quilt]

Becky, your garden looks lovely!!! You put so much thought and work into creating a beautiful garden that is a treat to the eyes as well as providing healthy food for your family. I just keep getting so many ideas from watching your successes and learning experiences...your attitude towards the learning experiences is definitely one to be emulated!!

[@katiegarcia8255]

Becky, this is just stunning! I bet drone footage of your property would be so cool!

[@eileenknoblock9626]

To keep critters from eating your seeds, sprinkle some red pepper flakes into the hole with them. You can normally find inexpensive red pepper flakes at Dollar Tree.

[@kathrynstewart4927]

Thank you!!!

[@DabidFollower]

Becky the property is gorgeous! I’d never leave the garden ❤ Very well planned, planted and produced! So clean too👏🏻👏🏻

[@Lunasgarden2021]

What I do with for slugs is sink a container into the soil and instead of using beer (don’t like to waste a good beer on snails) I use one or two teaspoons of dried yeast , the one you use for bread making in some warm water and you can add some sugar as well if you want to activate it. I come out the next morning and so many slugs have drowned in it 😊

[@patriciaober4647]

Your garden looks marvelous! I love a garden where you can see and smell the earth.

[@deanathomas943]

I do the same thing. I truly love everything Becky does. She is such a wonderful resource on plants and food.

[@susiepiper8761]

Hi Becky! We lived in Albany in the 2000’s, we used mint mulch which at that time we purchased from local mint farmers. The slugs wouldn’t cross the mint mulch. Then in the fall we’d just til it in. This stuff was a win win for dealing with slugs.

[@aileenbell6750]

Tarragon does go beautifully with chicken, though I have never cooked with fresh tarragon. Can’t wait to see what you cook up! The garden is a delight. ❤

[@taneshahunt1892]

I've been going back and watching all your old videos and I feel like family.

[@cherylf.8141]

I love when you show the chickens 🐓 and your garden 🥰

[@mikimayagain]

Please look into native flowers. Your bees would love that so much!

[@tinamartin1979]

wow the petunia planter is stunning!!!! I'll have to watch back to see which flowers you put in there.😍

[@ShakinaRiley-v1j]

Hi Becky. Greetings from Jamaica. I always look forward to your beautiful garden❤👍

[@jzoom5790]

Did you know climbing vine plants will WRAP COUNTER CLOCKWISE AROUND A CATTLE PANEL FENCE ?

[@me21120]

Don't give up on cabbage! Get some dill going around where you're going to plant the cabbage. It seemed to work for me this year. The smell turns off the bugs that light cabbage. And also do those other things that people told you to do.

[@maseeharassack7525]

They also use 2 terracotta/clay pots 1 bug one small inside eachother upside down then the snails and slugs go inbetween the cavity created by the two post then u can harvest them and feed ro the chickens. My chickens loved 🐌 snails alot. ❤ love your channel and your garden is AMAZING!!!!

[@suzanaeugenio682]

Your garden is absolutely beautiful. Looks so peaceful.

[@parentingdecolonized]

You mentioned that your previous property was shadier which is probably why you had more success with cabbage and cauliflower in the summer. Brassicas do better in the fall anyway so maybe start some seeds for those and grow them through the fall and winter

[@Starrynite11]

The area by the bees you could create a beautiful pollinator garden. A mix of perennials and annuals. Maybe with a winding walking path.

[@onelittlemiracle241]

Use the shells from store bought eggs in your garden, save homegrown for the garden. (If you have friends or neighbors without chickens).

[@sharlenedegazon-legay9746]

Becky, thank you for the garden tour and update. It is always a great day when it is spent with you. ❤❤❤

[@sandraoren3690]

Great video once again. You and Josh wear many hats, showing us a kind and loving relationship with each other and your homestead. I learn from these episodes, ponder how I could make some ideas feasible, and have the added bonus of enjoying you and your family’s calm yet determined collaboration-prepping food helping each other and doing all this with poise and grace..

[@beccam507]

Ducks are The best for getting rid of slugs. Haven't seen a slug on our property since we got a few ducks. Your garden looks great! I love all the different varieties and the flowers.

[@loiscamacho2205]

You are so sweet Becky, humble and such a beautiful treat. Thank you for sharing your life with us.♥️🌹

[@nannycheryl152]

Becky and Josh ..I watch your videos every day..and have made many of your recipes which are a hit here..hello from CapeBreton Island Canada

[@CurlyQsgarden]

If you plant it densely enough with flowers they will smother out weeds. If you put landscape fabric down you’ll prevent reseeding. I totally get trying to decrease work for yourself but I’d give that more consideration. Love your garden ❤

[@nancyollis1049]

Love this video, i just wanted to mention a point about bunt pound cake, butter, sugar bunt pan makes a Carmel crust on your cake and doesn't stick to pan. ALOHA from Hawaii

[@PlowAndPantryHomestead]

Can't wait to see those zinnias. They're one of my favorite flowers and that color combo you got was intriguing. I trellis my cherry tomatoes on an arch and love it. It takes almost all season to get there but it does cover.

[@karenw2244]

Thank you love seeing your beautiful garden.

[@debbielaney5097]

Beautiful garden beds and flowers!

[@Athena6913420]

Sprinkling cheaper cinnamon in your flower and garden beds can help prevent a lot of pests such as ants, and even mice and many more! It smells good to us, but not to them! Same thing goes for Mint extract. You can mix that in a spray bottle with water to dilute and spray wherever with no worries about chemicals damaging your yard, garden or being unsafe for pets and kids.

[@madcitywendy]

Beautiful garden! All your research , planning and hard work is paying off in a big way!

[@MylifebelikeOohAah]

Oh yeah! From my experience, what your irrigation is set at makes all the difference in the world! It takes a lot of tweaking to get it just right and for the plants to be happy

[@Martha-vx8bj]

Becky, I have finally become so excited to see the flowers grow and see the blooms. I am not a gardener (I am more a cheerleader for those who are). Brown thumb is my AKA. Thank you for treating us like we are right there visiting with you.

[@jacquespoulemer]

Hi Guys, Nigella Lawson pointed out an interesting fact about tarragon. If you use fresh mixed with dry in your dishes, the seem to boost each other and make it even more tarragony. Same with different tomato products powdered, fresh, sundried together seem to augment the flavors. Hope everyone is well now that we've entered the Summer in the north and the Winter in the Southern Hemisphere. Jim Mexico

[@annieno1]

I would love to see when you give the scraps from the kitchen to the chickens 🥰

[@lynettelewis5688]

Early morning is my favorite time in the garden. Your garden looks beautiful and peaceful. What an awesome blueberry harvest you're going to have. Don't be discouraged about garden fails - every one of us gardeners experiences it😊

[@MarySitaras]

I've given up on trying to grow brassica! I've tried for over a decade and the white moths lay their eggs on Kale, cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, brussel sprouts. I've tried bug netting on my vertical planters last year and the moths found their way in. I've officially given up!! Thanks for the content Becky, you're journey has been so fun to follow!

[@gemmaisinthegarden]

I'm so pleased to see garden tours again! I wait all winter for Beckys garden tours. ❤

[@michellepollino4986]

Everything is looking beautiful!