SO MUCH You Haven't Seen! First Garden Tour of 2021

[@jtjjbannie]

If you have too many cucumbers, try juicing them and mixing it with lemonade. I discovered that drink in the Philippines, and it has become a summer staple. Nothing quenches a thirst better after a long day in the heat than that drink. Try it, I'll bet you love it.

[@allenwilson9656]

You can actually buy cucumber 🥒 lime Gatorade it is really refreshin

[@jtjjbannie]

@@allenwilson9656 Interesting. Thanks!

[@newsteps3876]

Thanks!!!

[@burrichgrrl57]

So true. I plant tons of cukes for juicing. It's so refreshing and excellent for your hair and skin.

[@slhemp3556]

Great tip!

[@annetteburns1546]

I got a good laugh when Kevin was saying the pigs turned there nose up at the cucumbers lol 🤣🤣🤣

[@lindapeterson3483]

We’re in NE Washington, in the mountains at 3000 feet, and have decided we are NOT weed people! 😂 We’ve talked about covering two-thirds of our 88’x64’ garden with weed fabric, but never did it...until this year. For the past 7 years or so, we’ve used a system where we covered just our 3’ planting rows with drip tape underneath. This year, with the weed fabric, we put the drip tapes on top. In the past 3 years I’ve planted less, but this year I’m increasing my crops. Putting back in potatoes, corn, carrots (in planting bags), parsnips, beets, and a new strawberry bed. That’s in addition to the usual stuff: tomatoes, peppers, cabbage, ground cherries, peas, beans, zukes, cukes, lettuce, onions, garlic, Jerusalem artichokes, watermelons, winter squash, and we’re even trying okra and eggplant. We have a new freeze dryer and I plan on working it hard at harvest! 😃 In addition, we have a pear tree, 2 Bing Cherries, one pie cherry, a green gage plum, Fuji apple, gooseberry, hardy kiwi, raspberries, and blueberries. Here’s a hint for you: grill onions and garlic, freeze dry them, whiz in the blender to powderize, and voila, the best onion and garlic powder evah!

[@wordvendor1]

Wow, thanks for the tip!

[@jessiesalisbury86]

The weed blockers may prove to be a disapointment and loads and loads of work. You have to work and mulch your soil each year so just learn to grin and bear it and forget the weed blocker. And yes you will have weeds come up anyway. I don't think there is an alternative to pulling weeds. If you have a large propane bunson burner and blast the weeds with fire it worked for me in 2020 so find one and give it a go.

[@cathyswain3496]

Great garden

[@christineortmann359]

Sounds wonderful 😁

[@lindapeterson3483]

@@jessiesalisbury86 The weed blocker will make a HUGE difference!

[@joansiebens5206]

I had a flash one day....going to the Habitat for Humanity's Re-Store to look for used folding closet doors to make into a smallish raised garden bed for herbs & flowers. $30. for 4 folding door. We already had a bunch of 4x4" by 8' posts leftover that I got for free. (Leftover shipping packing of solar panels from a large Solar Array project that a friend worked on...) is What a find! I had been collecting soda cans for over a year to use as dirt filler/drainage in a raised garden bed. The other raised bed has all the leftover tomato plants. You guys gave me the idea to create a chicken garden for my hens. I portioned off small sections to plant treats for the girls. Rye, wheat, luttuce, spinach areas. Once a week they get to go in a section and scratch & eat what they like for a couple of hours. Spoiled birds. I love your chicken moat. AWESOME!!!

[@h.s.6269]

You should try to use organic debris instead of pop cans! You can find dead fallen limbs from trees all year long, collect the brown bags of organic waste people put out for trash (great option!!), and stumps or logs if you can find them. I came across a crew working on clearing trees around the power lines and they would happily share the stuff they clear because they have to haul it away if you don't take it. Basically it is huggleculture (sp?), a method of putting large chunky waste that will take a long time to break down on the bottom 3/4 of a deep raised bed or raised mound. Top dressing with homemade compost every year makes up for the slow settling of dirt as the stuff underneath breaks down. It really is a healthier and safer way to do it. You can slowly build really good soil that you can use for years at the same time.

[@cterrier]

What about the Plants that you planted on Trellis' that went over the Chicken/Duck Run? If I recall correctly you built 4 trellis' over the Chicken Run in hopes to provide shade for the chickens/ducks

[@dumbbunnie123]

I'm pulling a Sarah this season and have gone crazy with the peppers.. blondes, purple, Hungarian long sweet , Hungarian hot wax , Hungarian paprika peppers, California wonders, emerald giant s and Tabasco pepper s. I think that's all of them . Anyway as much as I enjoy eating and preserving them I just love to look at them like a flower garden. I actually interspersed my extra pepper plant s in with my flowers , they look beautiful. Last year I started making veggies powder blends to put in dips and pasta salad dressing s and salad dressing , peppers are a huge component of those powders. This is the most garden space I've ever dedicated to peppers.... Hopefully they will reward me with a huge harvest. Best of luck with your beautiful gardens. Looks like you're off to a wonderful start!

[@gerrymarmee3054]

My parents straddled their sweet corn planting (for fresh eating, not preserving) so that having fresh sweet corn to eat was continuous. I gained weight!

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Do you mean staggered?

[@gerrymarmee3054]

Yes, staggered!

[@lc7798]

I absolutely LOVE seeing how your garden grows from seed to harvest, so cool! And your face after you gave that squash bag the boot! I totally LOL'd!

[@allencozine]

Who could possibly give these guys videos a thumbs down?😋🍅

[@mijrelgeits4751]

Haters.

[@BushImports]

@@mijrelgeits4751and/or trolls

[@aessidhe6304]

Some people enjoy being unhappy and finding fault with everything.

[@Hatfield_Country]

Seems like some people have nothing better to do than be haters.

[@calmahoney5959]

some one who is very unhappy with their life and want everyone to be as miserable as they are ! but pay no attn: to those lowlife !

[@tomdeschesne9391]

My husband was a truck driver. We found out that you can keep watermelons a very long time if not cut or blemished. They dont need to be refrigerated and we just set them in a corner of the kitchen on the floor. Yummm!!😋😋

[@BiancaTheAlchemist]

Good to know I was wondering what would happen if i just brought them in and left em♥️♥️ thanks hope your garden is doin well

[@tomdeschesne9391]

@@BiancaTheAlchemist lol i broke my arm.. at the elbow.. its going to be a very long time b4 i can use it. No garden this year.😳😳 🙄🙄 😕😕 about watermelons.. notice at the grocery store, they keep their watermelons in a tote, and not refrigerated? sometimes just outside in the shade? I never thought about it b4, but i never bought watermelons much because they took up so much room in the fridge. Lol 😉😊

[@tomdeschesne9391]

@Living Traditions Homestead what? Are you being hacked or are you being sincere?

[@muddyfingers3063]

2 varieties of sweet corn planted so dense ... Be aware that they will pollinate each other, and you may not get the taste you expect.

[@patriciashayes5929]

I hope you staged them so they become polinator-ready at different times!

[@muddyfingers3063]

Yes, a method for preventing corn to cross polinate is timing. You separate the time different varieties are pollinating by planting those varieties at very different times. Say at least 3 or 4 weeks apart. This means that one variety is done pollinating before the other starts setting tassels.

[@christinedehn3257]

The corn kernel (seed) and its flavor, sugar content, shape, etc. is determined by the genetics of the parent plants. If the seed are the the result of cross pollination, It will be the offspring of any seed you save that are affected by the genetic mixing. If you planted roma tomatoes and crossed them with cherry tomatoes, your plant would give you romas. If you plant the seed from those tomatoes, the offspring will be a mixture. Only the genetic information in the nucleus of the seed germ is from the cross. The food stored to nourish the embryonic seed germ is all from the 'mother' plant.

[@susietrentham2914]

we are in Alabama and honestly, I didnt plant much of anything this year since we are in the process of moving and we weren't sure when the move would happen. But I couldn't take the raised bed being empty- it just looked sad! So the kids and I picked out some flowers, some sunflower seeds, a baby butternut squash, and a tomato plant. Even if we aren't the ones to benefit, that's ok! I just enjoy growing. And I made sure to plant some marigolds. Bugs don't like the smell and I've noticed it does help keep pests away. Hoping that next year we will have a bigger garden to work with. The kids say they are looking forward to getting a black-light flashlight so we can hunt for tomato worms at night.

[@29madmangaud29]

GOOD GIRL you made that "Squash bug" a "GOOD" Squash bug!

[@wordvendor1]

She relished the squash like I do! 🦗✝️

[@shirleyk623]

Sweet revenge Lol

[@valthibodeaux2845]

I have a recommendation. When you are talking about a specific fruit or vegetable (tomato, watermelon, okra, etc.) Pop up for a second or 2 a picture of that specific item onto the screen. It would inform us as to what they look like. Thank you!

[@emptynestgardens9057]

I could hear the whole thing perfectly this morning . That's so weird but glad now everyone else can too.

[@jessicamcwilliams3346]

You are growing seads sent from my dads pumpkin!!!!!!!! My dad passed away in January from cancer but he would have been thrilled to know that you were growing his pumpkins!

[@LivingTraditionsHomestead]

Well that makes it even more special!

[@jessicamcwilliams3346]

It meant so much to my brother and I, truly.

[@JessicaLee.3]

I'd love to see how the plants are doing around the chicken moat.

[@connieowens2982]

I am in Michigan and I am trying okra for the first time, thanks to Kevin's ranting about how good it is!

[@carolmalko615]

I started a garden this year for the first time. I'm inspired by all you homesteaders. So far so good. But I'm constantly on the lookout for bugs and problems. Trying to learn when and how to fertilize, water, prune etc. I picked my first zucchini 2 days ago and am very excited about all of it. Gardening is additive and I'm already planning a bigger garden next year!

[@andreac.6164]

If you ever decide to do brassicas, cover them with white row fabric. After 35 years of gardening, I finally learned to cover them and NO cabbage worms!😁

[@cindybird2896]

I am a suburban gardener outside of Cincinnati Ohio. My go to plants have been tomatoes, peppers and green beans. This year I have expanded to Brussels sprouts, celery, okra, pumpkins and cabbages. Thank you for sharing your daily tasks and information to help make everyone a better gardener. Take care!

[@sherry2836]

Tracy from Just Dig It said she plants nasturtiums and radishes in with her squash to repel squash bugs. She said it really works. Your gardens are always amazing and I love every tour.

[@alicemccain585]

For several years, I have planted just tomatoes and cucumbers. Last year I decided to add okra and was totally delighted at the results! As I am getting up in age and spent most of my life in New York City, I had NO real knowledge of how to grow anything! I decided that this would be my year to be a GARDENER! I am retired and living in Martinsburg, WV and none of my friends are real gardeners, so I am on my own. I watch SO MANY OF YOUR VIDEOS, I feel as though I know you. Here's my progress....I am a container gardener! I have planted onions, tomatoes, cucumber, radish, lettuce, okra, pumpkin, watermelon, cantaloupe, peppers (green and several types of hot), white potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, and something for which I lost the tag!!! I planted EVERYTHING FROM SEED! I finally got all the bugs out of my house (thank God). I wanted to say gardening has become my life and I have poles and tomato cages, string and tulle, and other stuff everywhere!!! It is the most difficult job I have ever had and I was once a Police Officer In NYC!! My yard looks like BROOKLYN. LOL!

[@halohat2286]

This season, so much less weed pulling. Thanks to your demo and referral for the weed control using the rolls of ground cover. Middle of nowhere, Utah.

[@conniemcgehee2851]

i’m in los angeles, my tomatoes are producing like crazy. i grew them from seed for first t8me this year. i need to make salsa soon, ❤️

[@wordvendor1]

Yummmm😋

[@MsKK909]

Have you considered processing the okra in y’all’s freeze dryer? Many who don’t like okra, really like it freeze dried…. Also green beans….those two veggies salted make a yummy, crunchy snack.

[@beverlystufflebeam5731]

My grandkids LOVE dried green beans....

[@60cmad]

Freeze dried sweet corn is amazing, too...also a good snack...

[@cityofoaks]

I don't have a freezer dryer but I do like freeze dried okra (although I like okra any way).

[@MsKK909]

That freeze dried watermelon sounds fantastic!

[@ayronsmama05]

My kid and I LOVE the yellow meat watermelons. Her daddy brought me one from Florida and I was pregnant with her. Then year before last I found some at an old country store and she was blown away!! I am with Kevin, okra and eating too many watermelons. My daddy was born in 1911 and he would always go get tomatoes, corn and watermelon from the garden and mama made biscuits and fried the corn, man I miss those days, nothing like it. God Bless y'all!

[@billisherenc]

This year we are growing bush beans, gourds and jet stars for the first time plus we planted tons of wild flowers all over our vegetable beds and knock on wood this is the first time we have a large harvest of squash and zucchini and no squash bugs but wildflowers growing all in the beds.

[@happypappy]

I enjoy your videos. I’m a learning gardener approaching retirement age (sorta) raising my gardening game to the next level in Independence, Missouri with two new 4’x8’ raised beds, one for veggies, the other for cut flowers. Your videos give me great info for a similar Missouri garden situation. Our dear 83 year old neighbor is from Ava, Missouri and still loves to hunt there every year.

[@marciaolson4878]

Northern Lower Michigan here! Our garden is doing very well, planted most of it Memorial weekend, potatoes in separate garden and enclosed. Rest in our bigger garden. Our corn is not doing well, but the majority is thriving so far! Looking forward to a great harvest. Plenty of sun and rain. Feeling very blessed. Great video guys, you are two of the busiest homesteaders on KZbin! We love your drive and dedication, great role models! God bless!

[@juneshannon8074]

I agree with you about getting a bigger yield, by not taking off the tomato suckers. Also saves time and work and the garden looks better too.

[@wordvendor1]

I never remove suckers and never have a problem! Too many other things to do!

[@magsv4786]

I'm in Australia so Ill be getting all my stuff ready to plant this coming season, watching your garden gets me very excited about getting mine started, I watch your program all the time, thanks for sharing x Margie

[@jinglesh1398]

Serendipity corn is the best. I buy it from an Amish guy every year. I usually get silver queen but this is way better

[@jessicamcwilliams3346]

My brother got me blueberry plants for Christmas and the my friend's mom gave me some she didn't want so ive started growing more fruit. We also started growing brussel sprouts. I personally love poke besns they are back saving!

[@minuteman728]

I bought blueberries last year, and some more this year. The lady I bought them from said every once in a while to water them with a ratio of 1 gal water with not quite a quarter cup of vinegar. Gives them a happy boost of acidity. I did this, and the fruit is sweeter now. Good luck with your blueberries! :)

[@bronwenjensen]

What happened to the arches you planted for shade around the chicken moat?

[@ailenesmith8207]

I give my extra produce to people in my church

[@wordvendor1]

That's so kind of you. It makes them feel very cherished as well. 💜

[@kenwalker2868]

I picked my first Japanese cucumber today. (Illinois) I picked it a little early. It was only a little over a foot long. It's not just any Japanese cucumber because some taste awful. Its the best cucumber I've ever had and I'm 80 years old. Similar to English but better. We order the seeds.

[@Thedailywringerafterdark]

We planted peaches and cream corn for the first time this year. We decided to try it with the weed fabric. So far the corn is growing very fast! I can’t wait to try it!

[@guntaweiland3428]

I live in an over 55 community and am well beyond that number, but your postings are scratching an itch I didn’t even know I had! Thank you for taking me to your property on a daily basis. I have children your age and give them “pointers” all the time, and have a deck overflowing with growing produce! 🤗

[@gerrymarmee3054]

Tomatillos are greatly underrated! I grew some, and they are yummy to snack on.

[@gerrymarmee3054]

The thing about seeds in watermelon is that they are fun to spit out. 🌺

[@wordvendor1]

💯

[@juneshannon8074]

They have a lovely nutty flavour, either fresh or dried. You’re missing out if you’re spitting.

[@bethbowers5595]

Im growing asparagus beans. They are a pole bean that is supposed to grow 3 feet long. I have only grown bush beans in the past so Im looking forward with excitement to see how these go. I also planted peas. Never have grown them before. I have one small garden bed, 24’x4’. I have 3 tomato plants, 6 cucumber vines, beans and peas. I have had long covid for 18 months, and barely got this little bit in the ground. Hoping for more of a garden next year!

[@lat1419]

Getting out into the garden, will be great for your vitamin d which should help with covid recovery. I am disabled and so can't do so much myself in the garden, so I think you have done so well doing what you have. I just love being outside surrounded by greenery and wildlife, always uplifting. Just recognise the achievement you've already done, and give yourself a pat on the back.

[@joanbaggs1915]

@Living Traditions Homestead spam!!!!!!

[@lr7405]

Kevin - With your strawberry watermelons, enjoy and eat the seeds! Watermelon seeds are one of the most nutrient packed variety of seeds. They are packed with protein, omega3, potassium, magnesium, and many other vitamin and minerals. You're blessed to have bountiful nutrition in something you enjoy the flavor of so much! Keep up the great work and thank you for sharing your journey with us!

[@juneshannon8074]

I think people have lost their taste buds these days. People buy by looks these days, not for the taste. Watermelon seeds have a beautiful nutty flavour either fresh or dried.

[@barbglaw3212]

The purple peppers turn green when you cook them.

[@sarap8841]

After 3 years of failing I finally got my Tomatillos in, 3 plants fully loaded. Have massive amounts of tomatoes so I wont be running out of pasta sauce this year. Love seeing your guys garden work and growth.

[@nancysala7769]

Im trying the Ajvarski Peppers and Purple Kohlrabi for the first time, and they are doing awesome here in NM. I bought the seeds from Baker Creek.

[@maggidull1952]

Here SWFL I've grown Ajvarski peppers in 5 gallon buckets, and what producers! Beautiful red sweet peppers. They are a keeper!

[@mslarson2324]

Second year for us in southern Oregon same seeds So far so good

[@happypappy]

All my gardening endeavors have been slower this year for a variety of reasons, but so many videos, like yours and Baker Creek tell me it’s not too late! So much of what I am trying has not fruited yet. My favorite so far this year has been Lillians’s Caseload Peas from Baker Creek. I got them in a little late (April) but they were so delicious and sweet, off the vine raw or steamed. Plump and sweet, not bitter at all. A classic pea. They are not a pea to eat in the pod at all. The pods are too chewy. I will definitely grow more in the fall, and expand my row of Lillians next year. I live in Independence, Missouri, so you know the heat we had the last two weeks. The vines completely died in the heat, so definitely a cool weather crop. I enjoyed seeing your peppers, as mine look about the same her in Independence.

[@lesleywatkins1172]

I grow a climbing bean called “Mellissa” they grow dark purple but when you steam/cook them they turn green!

[@John-yl1zn]

Planted them last year. I was SHOCKED when they turned green🤣Maui Nancy

[@frenchhenvt2418]

So much easier to see and pick against the green leaves instead of blending in!

[@gabbygertie8709]

I planted purple beans with the grandchildren. I told them they were magic beans.

[@marshak1926]

I'm in Colorado. I have several small raised beds where I grow 3 varieties of strawberries, 4 varieties of green beans 1 pole and 3 Bush. I have 6 tomato plants, 1 cherry just for snacking😉, I also have a bed of squash/zucchini and pepper bed. My herbs are in a bed close to my house. This is my second year gardening, and I just love watching everything grow. You are an inspiration.

[@sabrinab7845]

We are trying celeriac and kalibos cabbage this year. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

[@sydneybrooks7419]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE Kalibos Cabbage!!! I struggle to grow it here in Georgia… but I’ve been moderately successful. It is the best tasting cabbage I’ve ever had! Good luck!! 🍀👍

[@reneeclark9903]

I just love you guys! There are far too many empty days between Saturday and Wednesday. I end up rewatching so I can have your cheerfulness every morning with my coffee. 😂

[@meloniemurillo2885]

How are the plants doing that y'all planted on the cattle panel trellises around the chicken mot?

[@shaynej]

I was wondering the same thing

[@byronf.bingham6291]

To grow large giant pumpkins pick the blooms off and leave one or two blooms. this makes the plant use the direct all of the energy to the vegitable. In Utah there are people that grow pumpkins in the 1500 lbs size

[@cherihabegger9856]

My husband built me some raised beds this year so that we can continue gardening even as we get older. They are amazing. I am also trying a vertical planter. So far these changes are great. I was wondering how your vines are growing over the chicken area?

[@marybk882]

I have 8 tall garden beds (so far!). It has made ALL the difference. Everything is easier.

[@cherihabegger9856]

@@marybk882 so far I only have 2. We have plans to build one more this fall . For us that is probably enough because we still grow some inground. But we made these about 30 inches tall for easier use.

[@h.s.6269]

@@cherihabegger9856 did you build it with wood or did you buy it as a kit? I have 30" tall birdies beds that I love so much but they are super expensive. The expense is worth it since they will last decades without is it just really deep for soil or are you building it raised with some storage in bottom foot or two?

[@h.s.6269]

@@marybk882 I totally agree!!! The really tall beds has helped me continue gardening despite serious health issues, mainly back pain and bad knees. I have 30" tall beds, only 4 right now but the plan is to add 2 every year until I have like 12 😁

[@cherihabegger9856]

@@h.s.6269 we built it with some left over wood from a family member's project. The wood was free and we have enough to build another.

[@thepracticalmagicoffrugall3017]

Hi there! I am writing to you from Seattle! This year in my garden I tried Oregon sweet pea 2 . they came up so prolific and they were so delicious. You can eat the pods even when they’re big they don’t have strings and they’re crispy and crunchy. And the other basil that I discovered this year is called lettuce leaf basil and it grows huge leaves and it’s sweet. So those are my discoveries. Take care. I love your channel. Christina.

[@marybk882]

Minnesota here, north metro Twin Cities area, zone 4. Trying watermelon again after failure several years ago. This time I searched specifically for a variety that has a shorter growing season. Hoping for success. Plants are still tiny though.

[@leahness3588]

I also live in mn. And struggle with melons. Can I ask what short season watermelon variety you found?

[@jessicah2345]

@@leahness3588 sugar baby, blacktail mountain, starlight, mini love, sureness, and dark belle are all early maturing varieties that usually can ripen in Minnesota

[@leahness3588]

@@jessicah2345 Thank-you!!! Wishing you success.🙏👍🍉

[@jessicah2345]

@@leahness3588 you're welcome! And good luck to you as well! This year we chose the mini love and the sugar baby and so far so good!

[@marybk882]

@leah ness, I can't remember and my seed packet isn't handy. But I'll check and let you know.

[@Dorrie519]

I am living vicariously thru you this year. We have moved to an apartment. I have had 7 strokes and can no longer manage a house, let alone a garden. I do however have a balcony and it has some tomatoes, peppers, strawberries, and herbs. Oh and a dwarf peach tree. All are in containers! Love your gardens!!!God bless!!

[@rosejacobs4745]

Oh wow I want to try the heart shaped tomatoes! I enjoy juliet tomatoes for snacking a lot also.

[@TheOvercomingHomeschoolDad]

North Central Florida here. We started urban homesteading with quail 2 years ago and added chickens and rabbits last year. Now, we're moving onto a few acres and beginning to garden: tomatoes, potatoes, onions, bell peppers, cilantro, basil, kale, sunflowers, blue berries, blackberries, mulberries and looking to get into fruit trees.

[@richdawntallman]

I am trying kabocha squash this year. I can't always find them in stores. They are a winter squash that just keeps getting sweeter in storage. It sweetens so much that it almost has a sweet potato texture and taste. I am hoping for the best. Got seeds from Baker Creek. They germinated and are doing well so far!

[@wordvendor1]

Thanks for sharing that!

[@ardenpeters4386]

if you freeze tomatoes before canning, when you thaw them you pour off most of water lowering the time needed to boil them down!!!

[@soswanson9120]

Sarah did a video on tomatoes she worked after freezing.

[@lat1419]

We are trying "pear drop" cherry tomatoes this year. They are supposed to have small pear shaped fruit, yelliw and black stripes and are supposed to be very productive 400 to 1000 fruit per plant.... anywhere near that will be just anazing. We have always grown F1 sungold for sheer quantity and amazing flavour cherry toms, but have never seen the heart shaped ones. I'll talk to my local seed company (Real Seeds in Pembrokeshire) to see if they can get them for next year.

[@lisarose2819]

I’m growing the pear drops as well! They are prolific. We also grow sun golds and 100’s.

[@cekfraun]

It's nice to see how all of your gardens are doing so far. I am in southern Maine, gardening for the first time in years. I've harvested radishes, lettuce, Swiss chard, collard greens (those last two I had never tried before), and now the sugar snap peas are coming on strong. I have several varieties of tomatoes, and just planted all kinds of basil around them. Also growing carrots, beets, cucumbers, sugar baby watermelons, spaghetti squash, red cabbage, bok choy, dinosaur kale, kohlrabi, kajari melons, Chinese red noodle beans, and snake gourds. Those last six things I wanted to try after hearing about them on various homesteader channels, and bought them off of Etsy. Also growing on cattle panel arched trellises for the first time. I'm excited to see the results! My daughter, who let me have space in her garden is growing cucumbers, bush beans, pole beans, peppers, tomatoes, basil, catnip, broccoli, potatoes, several kinds of squashes and gourds, pumpkins, and zinnias.

[@debbycarrillo4549]

I'm trying cauliflower and broccoli. I have a small backyard raised bed garden. In Appleton WI. Y-all have inspired me so much♡

[@h.s.6269]

How is the broccoli and cauliflower doing in raised beds? Don't they usually get really huge? How big are your beds? Sorry for all the questions, I am just curious because I don't try for those plants since my space is limited. I have four 3x4 ft beds that are 30" tall (birdies raised beds). Hoping to get 2 more of those beds next year.

[@nwpioneer2551]

VANCOUVER, WA USA. IM 87 & COSTCO IS MY GARDEN.

[@gerrymarmee3054]

If you get an overload of pumpkins it is fun to donate them to schools for kids to carve.

[@sharonhernandez3555]

My sister in-law collects pumpkins after halloween from the neighbors to feed to her cows and chickens.

[@shawnroof5314]

We are already getting a lot of jet star and jet setter tomatoes. Ate one last night. Yummy. In north Texas

[@NotMuchHere]

I tried "the three sisters" without knowing what I was doing. / companion planting book sucked on practical directions. I planted both corn and beans as seeds directly. The beans are feeding the corn and both look great. I planted a few winter squash in the middle, between groups and lined the sides with cattle panel to provide support for the beans where the corn was too young.

[@gulstromfamily1911]

We live in the city in Oregon and tilled up the whole backyard... We have Tomatoes, Peppers, Lettuce, a few berries potted, Corn, Zucchini, Cucumbers, a few herbs.. Its the first year to really dive into a big ( For us) garden. We are supper excited.

[@doctorprepperisprepared]

I love that weed block material. On my wish list for my backyard garden project next year.

[@lat1419]

We have been using it with great success this year. Last year we only had it in the polytunnel. The outside garden was a nighmare for weeds, as it was a derelict site for many years before that and the weed burden was too high. So this year we have a large area under the fabric and it has made such a difference! We still have "slots" for rows of peas that need weeding, and also the potato patch isnt covered, but thats ok.

[@guardianminifarm8005]

So far I am loving not needing to weed so much. Just occasionally in the holes til the plant shades the weeds out.

[@rosannaburgess714]

Greetings! I have never seen a garden look this neat and clean! Thank you for sharing your garden experience.

[@karenmarkey3442]

I enjoyed seeing your beautiful garden, can’t wait for you to harvest.

[@outimaki4288]

Greetings from South Eastern Finland. This summer I'm raising garlic for the first time ever. I planted the cloves in October last year as was recommended. We had a lot of snow and pretty cold weather last winter ( -30C). My Garlic plants did well and begun sprouting as soon as the snow melted down at the end on April. Now my garlic plants are over 1m (appr. 3ft) tall. Can't wait to pull the first garlic bulb out off the soil to see how I've succeeded. The variety is called Ljubasha. Thank you for all the inspiration and knowledge you give to us!

[@hollymcrae2685]

How are the plants you put in the containers for the arches over the chicken moat doing?

[@paulafromwisconsinfutureho5606]

This year I added 30ft to my already 30ft by 15ft vegetable garden with 12 blueberries ( 3 varieties ) plus 5 thornless blackberries plus 3 red raspberries plus 10 black raspberries plus 3 rhubarb plus 25 asparagus plus 150 ( 3 varieties ) of onions plus 50 strawberries which all are doing great and already got 3 pints of strawberries in the past 2 days with lots more getting big n red n glowing just since bare root planting of all just in for 2 months! Amazing!

[@PRDreams]

Just saw the message about the audio and got the notification as I replied! Will watch to the end. Let's rock and roll!

[@PRDreams]

Very nice garden! Can you talk about corn in a video? What soil is best? Can corn be grown on a hill? Does corn likes dry or wet weather? Maybe other subscribers have more corn questions? I'm in Puerto Rico, zone 11a, rain forest mountainous region. Things to note: In the winter (Dec-March) is the dry season and in the summer (June to Sept) it's the wet season. Dry season means it rains about twice a week. Wet season means it rains everyday at least 3 times a day on and off all day long for weeks on end. Autumn and Spring it rains around 3-4 times a week, but only once a day for about an hour. With that said, which season would you say is better to plant corn? The answer can come from anyone. I just need help figuring out how to grow corn. I keep failing at it and I don't want to stop trying.

[@rainspringing]

@@PRDreams Corn can be grown on a hill if the soil is strong enough to support the corn, or there are few high winds. Sandy hills might not work at all. I've grown corn on a silty clay steep hill using pounded in linked supports around them so the plants can't be uprooted as easily. This is more complicated if all you have is hills, and a large corn planting. Sweet corn likes more water than not, but the insects and disease get too hard with constant rain. Other corn types can tolerate a lot less water. I would try autumn and spring first, with sweet corn. If that doesn't work pick whichever was the worst problem. Insects and disease? Try winter. Underdeveloped plants, ears, and not much to eat? Try summer. If you have the time and space, you could do a small sample crop in each of the seasons. Make notes during.

[@PRDreams]

@@rainspringing Thanks! I will do just that and see what works here. We live in a mountainous region and all we have is hills. Left for planting corn. Will make copious amounts of notes. Thanks again and take care!

[@jeffmeans894]

I got the Big Bertha bell pepper this year too. They were the first thing to produce in my garden. So far, I’ve gotten around 20 peppers off two plants! They will be my choice from now on

[@susanpeters4608]

Big Bertha bells are the best! Here in Indiana they grow well and are so good!

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Sounds great guy's.

[@austinpresley6187]

@Living Traditions Homestead Quit spamming, we don't want your scam!

[@gaitedtrailsfarmandlonghor8986]

We try dr wyches yellow tomatoes from baker creek. Best yellow tomato ever. Must grow again. Videos on my channel of them. Hello from Fredericktown. Mo. Was in ava fir the foxtrotter championship

[@paularizzo5217]

I really love that ground cover in your garden. Plants are just beautiful.

[@anneburdette6037]

I loved the tour! What about the shade / shelter plantings on the chicken moat?

[@anneburdette6037]

Has anyone heard anything about Art & Bri? Art reported he has Lyme disease; Bri is pregnant with twins. I’m worried, don’t know them but enjoy their posts.

[@theconners4682]

Fairly new to your channel and loving every minute! 3 years ago we moved from Lancaster Co. PA to southern MO. The end of last year we bought 5 acres just outside of West Plains. We have started out first garden and thanks to your channel and a few others, we have plans for the future for our little homestead. Thank you for all your hard work and inspiration to help others succeed! God bless you all!

[@tonyastadt9866]

This year has been a very challenging year we had rain for almost 3 days never had that before I planted this year beefsteak tomatoes they're doing all right but I planted too many so I actually going to be giving some of those away if I ever get out to the Garden haha then I decided to plan some new green beans this year not doing too great because something spend eating them so I put cayenne pepper on them I love our Chipmunks but they're taking advantage also I plan a chives and radishes the radishes turned out great until something and started eating them so I had to pick them all and ate them they were delicious and spicy and the chives are not doing that great I have a small garden with raised beds so pretty much on my deck but I've been enjoying learning your guys is Garden is very beautiful I've been enjoying the animals and seeing your beautiful garden!!💚💚😊

[@tonyastadt9866]

@Living Traditions Homestead what is it ?? I hope not a scam🙏❤

[@lindaglijnis5105]

After 20 years i tried planting a garden again. A 5 meter strip of the corn field beside the garden. I ordered a 300 ft x 3 ft roll of ground cover and staples .we used it all in small strips. So far it looks great. We grew all the plants under a shop light that is my sewing light ! It has turned out great. Thank you !🇨🇦

[@lindaglijnis5105]

I forgot to say that i got 2 pails of rabbit poop from a friend too

[@christine1373]

Kevin would you please share your watering timer and equipment other than the drip tape. I’m a backyard gardener with only one outside faucet and I need a quality timer and faucet splitter for both my front and back gardens.

[@buildingwithtrees2258]

My grandfather spaces his corn out. For example, your 15 rows. He would plant 5 week 1, 5 week 3, 5 week 5. That gave him and my grandmother more time to can, freeze, and eat it.

[@BiancaTheAlchemist]

Lol I was in my garden like I wonder how y’all’s garden was growing lol love it

[@sierraellison4891]

I’m growing ground cherries (or Chinese lanterns) and they are taking over my garden in the best way!! I’m in Ontario Canada!!

[@annelefevre9457]

Your gardens look Great. Is there a reason you don’t plant carrots, peas, beets etc. at least U don’t think you did. I love beet greens and the beet bulbs. I also wonder if you like cabbage? You leave a lot of room between your rows. Is there a reason.? Well.....we will look forward to your harvest!!

[@christinedehn3257]

Probably because their soil gets so hard as it dries. They mentioned the problem with the sweet potatoes. They explained (while installing the garden in a previous vid) they find it much easier to work and harvest when there is enough room for the plants and them both. As the plants mature the spacing doesn't look far at all.

[@annelefevre9457]

Christine Dehn thank you!

[@colleenboerner3838]

We're brand new to homesteading. We love love love y'all's videos. We've been planting a variety of things and building a fully enclosed garden to keep free range critters (dogs, cats, squirrels, rabbits, deer birds... You know) we started all because of a sign at the local tractor supply..... CHICKS AVAILABLE. it's so funny the various things we've done since March.

[@lenasbackyardhomestead9461]

When are you going to get your new high tunnel?

[@maryjanewill3056]

You give me hope, I'm from Southern Illinois, I feel like my garden is going so slow.

[@loritanner4478]

I'm trying baby corn this year. They are already over a foot and a half tall. Just harvested our first potatoes. We grow ours in totes. We have harvested 20 so far and have gotten 155 pounds. Still have 6 totes to harvest. We are replanting them for an October harvest. I just harvested the largest romanesco ever! It weighed 4 pounds. And was the size of a volley ball. Garden is doing great. We are trying some crimson sweet watermelons this year. Growing okra and my peppers in my greenhouse in the ground. I live on the southern Oregon coast.

[@loritanner4478]

Do you have a scammer? Or what the frigg are you talking about.

[@elainemartin1801]

Nice.

[@rainspringing]

@@loritanner4478 Just report it. That account is not them.

[@loritanner4478]

@@rainspringing you can see it too. Report it,

[@rainspringing]

@@loritanner4478 Oh yeah, I did. Until I got tired of loading comments and finding them. Everywhere, and from 6 days ago. You'd think "name already taken" would be standard on such a big platform.

[@patricacompton9603]

For your zucchini in the raised bed, you can make a netting cover by planting 3 foot posts at each corner and putting netting around and over the plants. So it looks like a box then there is plenty of room for them and you can leave a flap at each corner weighted so you can get in. Then you will have beautiful squash without bugs at all.

[@connieatkins7390]

I started Ajvarski and Nadapeno peppers from seed from Baker Creek. Southern Oregon

[@Ephesians6KJV]

I appreciate the Living Traditions Homestead channel more than you can imagine 👍😊 I am from Minnesota and Sarah and Kevin the both of you have taught me so much about efficiency gardening you are both very appreciated by me. I just binge watched you Gardening playlist all day. I cannot believe that people are still into Hollywood 😓 Learning about gardening and self sufficiency is what I 💖 💖💖 more than anything. And Living Traditions Homestead has the best gardening advice that I have found on KZbin 👍🌻💞

[@jessicasteingass]

Yay. I can finally get my Kevin and Sarah fix.

[@jsmythib]

I did cattle panels and the ground cloth this year... The best garden ever! Things are growing like crazy and no weeding! also...I staggered pole beans with my tomatoes. I weave the tomatoes thru the panels as they grow and the beans have been lashing the tomatoes to the fence. All kindsa fun :)

[@aliciasantana1818]

You’re going to love the Dominican squash!

[@cindybennett9819]

I saved seeds from Sugar Kiss melon and they are actually growing and I have blooms. So excited to see if I get any melons from them.

[@thepokemonprodigy24]

South Dakota. Planted 2 times. First time the rabbits ate everything down to the ground....put up a fence...planted again....the grasshoppers and ants came ...got those taken care of. Planted choke cherry...mulberry...and plum trees.

[@Newtown-Orchard]

We are trying a giant pumpkin variety, too, along with 2 other varieties. We are just north of Springfield, MO.

[@minuteman728]

30 min west of Springfield here. We have a voluntary garden growing in our compost area. Squash and cherry tomatoes. lol