The Future Of Food Is Here

We’re getting our 2023 garden off to an early start today by getting some seeds started indoors.
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[@juliewholohan2850]

Never apologize for the state of your home…. I use to say this when people turned up unexpectedly. Then a lovely neighbor said “ never apologize for living in your home” so I never said this again…..we are here for your inspiration not to judge your home…❤️🙏

[@jenniferhoaglin566]

So True! We appreciate you guys.💗

[@maryjemison1101]

Amen 🙏

[@sheilak4493]

I am always amazed how you do what you do! We don’t watch to see how your home looks… we watch and love you guys! Something I heard recent is the sprout on toilet paper since it breaks down easy and never tears up Your sprouts!!

[@WashingtonGuy]

Good advice

[@Troupe112]

As for the lived-in house, tell people, " If you came to see me come on in, I will get you a cup of coffee. If you are coming to see my house, you will need an appointment. Lilly is so precious. She has a zest for life and living. She is living the life.

[@robinsnest5904]

How lovely to see Buggy at work with daddy in the garden. The skills she is learning and the time spent with her father will grow much more than good.👍

[@rajinevin7273]

I adore Buggy's enthusiasm and her curiosity when she hangs out with you guys when you are doing a project. Her eyes say it all.... so beautiful.

[@gaylewatkins4685]

You have so much homesteading knowledge to teach. Thank you for showing the different ways you start your seeds. Buggy in her rocking chair is adorable. 💕💕💕💕

[@chughes-lv3oe]

That baby girl is precious! You're not just growing future food, you're growing the future of our country, it gives me hope.

[@jesusislord2457]

Can Lilly get any cuter or sweeter? I'm beyond stoked about her love for being outside and getting in dirt. Kudos Mama and Daddy!✌️♥️🙏🤜

[@SagebrushRambles]

Lilyanna*

[@AfterTheRains]

I believe Little Miss prefers Buggy! 🥰

[@melsolomon8256]

In a couple years, Buggie will be the lead gardener in the family. She is really absorbing everything there is to gardening this year. I see a lifelong gardener there.

[@donnamays24]

Ben I got a tip for you someone just shared with me. Instead of putting your seeds in paper towel use toilet paper…it degrades faster and the roots don’t get”stuck” and risk damage to the delicate sprouts. Also, Ive been getting peppers off of a plant I’ve had (started as an experiment) that is potted for 4 years. I bring it into my green house in the fall when it goes dormant and then just put it back out as soon as weather permits…it just keeps giving lol..give it a try! I always cut it back and make sure to keep it watered..plus do some peppers in your greenhouse..that changes the whole game in Western NC…blessings neighbor ❤️🙏

[@mommas2470]

What a fantastic idea!

[@debraflowers5905]

I'm amazed by your pepper plant! Nice work!

[@TheHollarHomestead]

We actually did bring a pepper plant into the GH this year. The arctic blast killed it 😣

[@donnamays24]

@@TheHollarHomestead ohh no! I thankfully remembered to bring all my stuff in pots inside until that strange weather passed.

[@donnamays24]

@@mommas2470 I was too! It it worked. I don’t know if I got a lucky plant or it’s something I could do on more. It I’m definitely gonna do a few more this season. Cause getting a good yield on peppers in my zone is tough!

[@rosewright9451]

Ben I love the way you are teaching " Buggy" how to plant. I hope that she will be a good gardener like you and Meg.

[@kuchdilsecreationsbysonali9605]

Buggy is the cutest most adorable lil farmer ,helping her dad,wanting to grow tomatoes,imitating every action of her dad🤗🤗🤗

[@NaturesCadenceFarm]

The thumbnail had me from the very beginning. So much cuteness in this episode! Ummm Ben, are you sure you want to plant more "Millies", you'll have a whole hoard of cats following you around?! Only eight packets he says. Meg's face tells us the truth! 😂

[@MontsFamilyHomestead]

Its such a blessing to be able to have you youngest to watch and even help plant in the soil. Thanks Ben and Meg for all you do not only for your family but teaching others and helping them along Have a great weekend and God bless.

[@lunachic03dh]

There’s the barefoot child in the dirt!!!! So DARN ADORABLE!!! Look at her out there helping Daddy!!!! Oh my gosh - that cute little wiggle when she was sprinkling the seeds!!! What a LOVELY video!!!

[@maryjeannelson1334]

You missed it. When you both were at the bookcase pulling out seed boxes trying to figure out what you wanted to plant, Buggy put her little finger on her cheek thinking and piped up "UMM tomatoes". so cute

[@pnhnut]

totally saw that too! Super adorable she is!!

[@karenm5681]

3:15 time stamp for anyone who wants to go directly to this sweet little moment.

[@jenniferwilliams545]

glad I wasnt the only one that found that to be the cutest thing ever.

[@Imbatmn57]

She could tell from their tone that they were trying to figure out what to plant,she's so smart.

[@Cherie5353]

Priceless footage of the baby. Country girl for sure. ❤❤❤❤

[@heatherk8931]

What a special treat for Buggie to "help" plant the garden is a cozy, sunny place with dad time.🥰🤗

[@jaynegossett6638]

I know we all love watching your videos and all that we learn, but I have to say this was the sweetest video watching Buggy planting those seeds. Love you guys!

[@dorisgreenberg2811]

Nothing more lovely than seeing something you’ve grown whether in the ground or in your womb! That cabbage was gorgeous, the little seed helper beyond adorable!

[@cindyfinn4845]

Buggy is so sweet to watch and she will always have these vlogs when she grows up .

[@AfterTheRains]

How sweet would that be to show at her far, far away wedding party.

[@cindyfinn4845]

@@AfterTheRains I was actually thinking about that but didn't want to scare meg and Ben. And boyfriends will have togo through 4 brothers and Ben .

[@charlotteforrester3118]

Buggy is so cute! Watching her is so sweet and watching her play in the dirt with her dad priceless! ❤❤❤❤

[@slimrosco]

So pumped to hear you are teaching a class on harvesting a pig. Good for you Ben. It’s your time to shine my man. Finally getting some of the recognition you deserve.

[@dumbbunnie123]

I can't wait to see Buggy's part of the garden...her greenstalk gardening last year was epic! Keep her planting now...teach her where her food comes from and you will give her a gift 90% of children in this country don't have.

[@gloriafussee3003]

Buggy is the cutest little helper ever ….❤️

[@janninehaslam9204]

OMGOODNESS.....your baby girl absolutely melts my heart!!!! Shes so clever and patient for her tender years. Loved how she touched her cheek and said...uuuuummmm pomatoes!!! Absolutely adorable. Your beautiful peice of paradise with your gorgeous family....perfect!!! Love love live your vlogs. I look forward to seeing yourselves, the Rhodes family and sow the land. Love watching how your all working towards your own kind of off grid as much as you possibly can. Keep the vlogs coming....a peice if sunshone in the dark evenings before bed. Love, hugs and blessings to each and every one of you beautiful people!!! Janx

[@patriciablanton6243]

Daddy Daughter time outside, couldn't get any sweeter. Lily speaks so well for her age 😄great job and she definitely knows her own mind. Your boys are getting huge. You guys are awesome. GOD'S many blessings on you all.

[@sharonhaas8503]

❤Ready for a garden! This video could almost be a day with Buggie video. Planting seeds with dad! So adorable. Could not be any cuter. 🌱🌱🌱Will be awaiting the sprouting of your seeds!! Something to really look forward to. Thanks for including me on your homesteading journey! Stay safe! ❇

[@diceportz7107]

That sweet baby helping you plant will remeber the feeling of doing stuff with Dad her whole lifee. I miss my Dad.

[@sandraboleski7006]

We get such pleasure watching Buggy helping and also her mischief is endearing.

[@kellygreen8255]

I’m in Greenville SC, so zone 7B. Horseradish will take over the universe! Please do yourself a favor and move it out to the big garden or elsewhere. It’s perfectly fine out in the cold, etc… just FYI. Hope this is helpful. ❤

[@charw346]

I just love your channel. Been watching for years and you guys are by far my favorite homestead channel! But today was something special. Watching Buggie help daddy plant seeds (and the cat) was priceless. That is the “why”. That’s why we all grow food, why we include children in the learning process, why we cook from scratch- to see the next generation thrive and learn life skills along the way. She helped choose the seed, prep the beds, plant the seeds and then even “helped” sprout the seeds! What an inspiring video! Buggie is the future of food!

[@dianegentry3255]

Such a sweet family. Buggie is learning so much through your patient parenting! Looks like another beautiful garden is on the horizon! Blessings to all!

[@oldvillagefarm1348]

Ben and Buggy planting together is the CUTEST!

[@mgtmoffat8411]

So cute to see Buggie on the rocking chair, and also helping with the seeds. So true one way or another you have to work for your food, until you reach old age and get paid as long as you keep breathing! I guess You have to work for many years to achieve this! Thank you for a another glimpse into your family. 💕💕🌻🌻

[@paulaelves5160]

got to be the best vlog ever,,buggy sewing seeds,she had it down to an art,,and ben trying to grow cats haha,,precious moments for father and daughter xx

[@kathleenmoniz8200]

I love watching buggie and you planting. She's got it down. Have a future farmer there. Just love it. Such a special moment.

[@mneraasen224]

I could watch Ben and Bugy plant seeds all day🙌🏻💖

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

So encouraging to see you all planting seed. It means Spring is getting closer. Thank you. Blessings

[@JanuaryLisa]

Well, watching Daddy and Buggy plant was just the sweetest thing I've seen on the internet this week. 🥰

[@jeanineadele]

Lilly's face was adorable when you were spraying the water on the seeds. You could see by her beautiful little smile was mesmerized by it. Loved watching her planting the seeds with Daddy in the green house. She is a little ray of sunshine!

[@lisanowakow3688]

Dorks and Geeks make the BEST spouses❣️

[@benevolentblue]

Meg show us a video of how you clean your space, I would binge all the episodes for each room. Laundry, chemicals, tidying, dishes, floors, vacuum, sanitizing, storage, dusting!!! Shorts would be fun too!

[@lilakeen9704]

Ben you have the best garden seed planter. Not everyone has one that cute and oh so smart for her age. Wish you the best with your garden.

[@tinagutierrez1226]

Lilly is so precious, and all of your boys are amazing. I love to watch Lilly enjoy being involved in the kitchen and in the garden. She's going to have so much wisdom beyond to share as she grows. I love you guys!

[@renaebettenhausen3611]

"I'm only going to get 8 seed packets" Hahahahahahahaha!

[@aubieal0878]

It’s interesting to watch Buggy in the greenhouse, sowing seeds with dad. You could see that she’s watched mama sprinkling seasoning in food dishes or maybe even sowing seeds in the garden when it’s warm, as she moves and sprinkles seeds over the soil. In the house she is just so interested in everything y’all were doing while chitting…Buggy was just soaking it all in. Future gardener/farmer and cook! 😉♥️🥰

[@happyheartgardening]

Watching Bug planting was so cute. Your kids are learning SO much being out there in the country with y'all!

[@jo-ellenscalone5962]

That is so cute how your baby girl is learning to plant seeds with you! She is precious!

[@barbaramix1683]

It was so much fun to watch you sow seeds with Buggy. Seeds you save have an advantage because they are already adapted to the environment they were produced in, so they usually grow better.

[@vexman654]

If ever there was an example of what homesteading is, it would be this channel. You are my favorite for so many reasons but watching you spend time and include your daughter and have her help and to watch her follow your guidance was just amazing. I don't think there are many more out there who truly teach and live the values of homesteading that you and your family embrace! Thank you so much for letting us into your life!

[@beetee3272]

Happy & excited to see processes being resurrected/continued. We have lost so many ways in the wake of progress. It is good that you take what you have learned and pass it along to equip others. This will be a part of your legacy 😊

[@1Waarheid]

That was my belief system too for many years until i came across Dr. Ken Berry, Sally K. Norton, Dr. Paul Mason and many other independent experts.

[@deborahjennings4119]

Loved watching Buggy help with the planting! She's going to be a good little gardener!

[@soniaspangenberg6892]

Buggie heard the word "Dirt". Her excitement is so cute.

[@velmad5dilbert344]

What a beautiful sight to see that baby girl helping dad. Am happy for you'll thatyou have her. Every mom needs her princess. I have 4. Love my girls.

[@wrinklesandsprinkles]

Buggie “helping” Dad plants seeds is the cutest thing everrr!!

[@flipflopgardener6629]

Seeds are planted and grown with love. I've had some of my greatest successes when my little one has helped with seed planting and starting. It wasn't perfect, but whose to say I would have done any better. What precious moments with your little one. ❤️

[@tommielourogers4327]

Great Hack for starting carrot seeds. Those tiny carrot seeds take a long time to germinate, and when they do, they’re very fragile. You have to keep them constantly moist and that means checking them several times a day. If they dry out even once, you probably have to start all over. So this hack is a lifesaver for carrots. 1. Prepare your carrot beds. Make sure that the soil is soft down the full length of carrot size that you are planting. 2. In a sauce, pan, mixed together, 2 tablespoons of cornstarch, and about a cup of water over medium heat stir constantly and bring to a boil. Keep stirring until it creates a gel that is clear. Let it cool. 3. In a quart size Ziploc bag mix the gel and the carrot seeds. Be sure to label the Ziploc bag as to the variety. 4. Lay the ziplock bag, flat on top of the refrigerator and cover with a cloth or paper towel to keep it dark. 5. After a few days, start checking the bag daily for the first emergence of the tiny root. Be patient, carrots are slow to sprout. 6. Once the root has started to come out of the seed, take the Ziploc bag out to the pre-prepared garden bed. Snip off one bottom corner of the Ziploc bag, and GENTLY squeeze out a line of gelatin where you want the carrots to grow. 7. Cover the gel with a fine dusting of soil. Moisten the soil with a fine mist. I use a soaker hose on a timer or drip tap on a timer. I am easily distracted and forget to water consistently, so a timer is really worth the investment. 8. Don’t forget to label rows with the variety name. 9. If you plant a lot of carrots, late in the season, instead of harvesting them, and storing them, try this. Just before your first frost comes, leave them in the ground. Cover the carrot bed with a deep layer of mulch of straw and leaves, leaving them in the ground over the winter. The winter chill will make the carrots much much sweeter. Plus you’re not taking up space in your root cellar with the carrots. Just go out and harvest the number of carrots that you need, as you need them.

[@culdesacgrocerygarden]

The pride your little girl will feel when you harvest is going to be priceless. Also, Im guessing her favorite thing to grow is tomatoes! FYI you can tear the paper towell and plant it with the seed. Mr Charles Old Alabama gardener did a video when he was alive on making your own seed tape with paper towel or tp and it really works

[@theIAMofME]

I miss his videos. I'm so glad they left his channel up.

[@jeanineadele]

Pamatoes! So cute.

[@sherrysimpson4966]

@@jeanineadele Yes! I heard pomatoes too! Precious.😇

[@virginiadodgen2787]

Ben, your little girl is precious helping you in the greenhouse plant seeds. Love it.

[@DarleneDeSilva]

Love how you work together on the seeds. And Miss Lilly Ann is the cutest. She is total into being a part of the seed selection….”ummmmm tomatoes”. Lol

[@allonesame6467]

Bought asparagus crowns and planted them. In the ground 1 year and they all rotted. So I started Mary Washington from seed in flats. They all came up and they are are now 3 years old and spreading because I reseed them! Open Pollinated for the win. Only work is adding compost on top in the fall. Your mileage may vary. The look of disbelief on Meg's face was hilarious!

[@lanyrogers5707]

Sweet video. So many good memories for Buggy and the boys as well as fun while learning. Meg, your home looks like love and life and that's what matters. I still want to come live with you all.😍

[@oldladyfarmer7211]

I have the same suggestion as Donna Mays. I have used toilet paper to chit seeds and then I planted the whole paper square once the seeds sprouted. It saved alot of work and since I had spaced the seeds out to about 4-5 per paper square they were the right spacing for me and it took away the problem of damaging the sprouted seeds.

[@kcoastalcreations4502]

Love seeing Buggy planting with her Daddy!

[@ritahopkins7213]

Oh !y God! That baby with her daddy. So precious and you can see her Ove for him. 😭

[@emmalenaRN]

Love seeing the bsby planting seed with her daddy! So sweet!

[@ronnisimmons9992]

"Planting this year's salsa". "Going to freezer camp". Some of my favorite quotes!

[@jodigabriel3512]

Buggy is so adorable trying to imitate how you plant seeds!

[@juanitafoster9834]

So cute watching Buggy gardening with you. ❤

[@isnoo1]

What an amazing little helper you have there......... WOW is she ever gonna learn how to cope, grow, cook etc with parents like you too!!

[@oldbear6813]

8:48 That is amazing footage and memories Ben and Buggy can build on for years! Great garden shots too, good stuff. Kudos to whoever was filming 💜🥰👍

[@debbiemaas5019]

I love watching dad and daughter in the garden so precious. Just like mom and daughter in the kitchen. Makes my heart smile. Just love y’all

[@levilevine684]

Buggy playing in the dirt is the cutest thing :)

[@esthers9140]

Buggy is a living Doll. It's so awesome she's growing up to know how to plant / cook/ raise animals Etc.💝

[@catherineahrens6907]

I am very impressed with your knowledge of planting, seed saving, transplanting, etc. You should do more videos on those topics. Show your success and failures. This is what I need to learn... the do and do not. I don't have a lot of time for research. You both are people of trial and error. Which in turn has made you more knowledgeable. It would just save your viewers so much time, and I personally will be back to watch more of your videos. Also, you both are certainly creative and are not afraid to take on a challenge. Good for you! Ben, you have many talents well beyond planting a garden, and Meg, I wish I had your baking skills! Keep up the amazing work!

[@jodic7760]

Seeing Buggy with you planting brought back so many memories with my parents. I grew up on a farm. We all worked the fields together and I wouldn’t trade the memories for anything. It also taught us to have a good work ethic. I’ll always be grateful for everything my parents taught us! Nice to see others doing the same.

[@brendalongenecker8169]

never apologize for a messy house i just love watching the videos and how you do things on your farm and how meg makes thing

[@freshbeginnings4138]

You dorks should renew your vows! Since yall have all the things now and are blissfully happy! Love watching and learning from yall!

[@lindanilsson2353]

You and Buggie were so cute planting together

[@ArreisMorsCI]

Chives are perennials!!!! Just harvest them to about 1 inch above the ground and leave the roots!!! They will continue to grow and produce you 3-4 harvests throughout the year AND they will return the next year as well!!!! I like to allow a few stalks to grow flower and seed to thicken my bunch in my house. BUT outside, I allow my chives to grow freely. The flowers are DELICIOUS and so delicate to eat fresh on salads!!!!!

[@erinwybrecht2828]

You have yourself a little garden helper. She is so cute.

[@tanapittsford5067]

No rest for the weary or the wicked. I'm feeling the seeds calling too.

[@itsbadlands]

10:19 look squirrel lmao she got distracted and dumped em but dad was on point and spread em out. love it! God Bless!

[@itsbadlands]

They don't stay young forever brother.Enjoy it! I just took my "little girl" to get her drivers permit today and sent my other girl off to college 2 years ago. My older son and i are working on his truck and my youngest son is my shadow. Just enjoy the young years they go by too darn fast!

[@duane8357]

I see your boss out there growing her garden ,, she has the GREATEST TEACHERS EVER ,, 🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@AnnCroney]

No rest for the weary no peace for the wicked

[@CrystalGuinn]

I love watching her plant seeds with you in the greenhouse!!!

[@stokely418]

You two crack me up 😂 Thank you for making my day.

[@ginnysummers7018]

The best thing you're growing is happy well adjusted kids!!! ❤️

[@sandyc6569]

I think i have heard this before!! "It takes a dork to love a dork" 😂😂 Ain't nothing wrong with that!! 🤣🤣

[@janetwithers7427]

Good for you, getting an early start with some garden seeds. Buggy is so cute, helping you all so seriously. 😊. Hope they all grow well. 💞

[@jpgaffney248]

we are known as Dorks too. SO precious to see Buggy planting alongside Daddy and barefoot.

[@dianadriverasbury9130]

I like to think of your family down through the generations doing what you are teaching your children now. They'll tell stories of Grandpa and Grandma Holler and all the things you started.

[@terresiagregg9326]

Your home is lived in not just for looks congrats on seed planting Buggy is having fun rocking in the sun love seeing her in your videos

[@wayneclarke1727]

Teach the children today..they are the Masters of Tomorrow ☺️

[@charlenefoster6779]

You gave me some good info and encouragement to get my garden started.

[@sandygranger1573]

Buggy is so cute planting her seeds.

[@petrinabell4128]

Lilly need her own channel! I can watch her all day.

[@harborgurl]

'Buggy' is the cutest little seed sower ever! 🪴💮🐞🌿🌱🌷🌼

[@pamelacrowell2007]

🤣🤣🤣 We all live in homes and have really busy times! No need to apologize, we're not looking at the housekeeping!

[@pattiripley7599]

The big thing about saving your own seed is it helps make you more self sufficient. The seed to seed book is a great one to learn with. First seeds I ever saved and grew were watermelons when’s I was 8. We lived in Florida then and I had a watermelon contribution for Christmas dinner. I was hooked.