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[@veronicadepinho4153]

Hey there Becky! You have given me the inspiration to start my own homestead. Over the past two years I’ve watched your channel and you’ve helped guide me through canning, growing my own pantry, freezer meals and growing my own garden! It has completely changed the way my family eats and views food. You’ve helped my family more than you’ll probably ever know. We just wanted to say a huge thank you!

[@AcreHomestead]

That is awesome! Thanks for sharing that with me!

[@grannynoraswihart8565]

Amen you tell the truth it is happening to this 62 year old lady.

[@firequeen2194]

Thanks for sharing. I’m looking for my little acre as well. 🥰

[@Vanrachana0215]

@@firequeen2194😊❤❤❤🇰🇭🙏

[@carmendoyle9786]

She one of the best ! ❤

[@BarbaraScott-j3k]

Get a large PO box (Home Depot, Lowe's) and attach to a post or attach directly to one of the wooden beds. Now you have watertight in-the-garden storage container for extra gloves, trowels, sunglasses, sunscreen whatever. This will save a bunch of trips to the shed.

[@kellygreen8255]

I’ve done this for years! First, we just used an old mailbox that needed to be replaced, then we added another cheap one to the other side of the garden. Excellent advice!

[@Jennaallencoan]

Fantastic idea!

[@ruralangwin]

Girl, don't overthink the compost. There is NO WAY that compost has pests. It is steam sterilized. Call the producer. You're creating a culture of phobic women. Garden is dirty. You're off the mark on this. This is NOT CORRECT?

[@thegraymarlin]

We use a deck box from PatioWell! It works amazing! We use them for everything, our package box for our mail box (we’re rural so can’t have packages left on our door), we keep a square bale of hay in a big one, etc!

[@carlstevenson4232]

Linda here…Excellent idea! I would put one mailbox on each side of the center-most raised bed. They can be used to trellis some beautiful flowers!

[@izabelatrojanowska3388]

Hey, hot water kills bad things but also kills GOOD flora your seeds DO NEED from soil! Once spend good money for nutrients don’t kill it 🙈 it’s easier to get rid off any potential pests 💖💖💖💖

[@Krista-marieT]

I was here to say the same thing. Yikes.

[@vcrouch6041]

Cant win

[@scholasticbookfair.]

There was no point in doing this since she's not using a sterile mix to begin with.

[@wendyfromny6890]

This was my first thought….🤷🏼‍♀️

[@Gabiviolino]

Not really. Trace minerals are not being washed away. And you do give fertilizer after on the seedlings.

[@ccassity4227]

The boiling water method is for seed starting mix, not compost or potting soil. Mix mosquito bits into your compost, in my experience it takes care of any fungus gnat eggs.

[@jennypete61]

Here we grow again!!

[@patacake4997]

Doesn't pouring boiling water over the compost kill the nutrients in the soil.

[@jamieflint2550]

That's what I was thinking. They usually pour boiling water over seed starting mix that doesnt have any nutrients. Hopefully not a waste of the nice compost

[@emekasearthgems3376]

Yes, I think it does.

[@crankiemanx8423]

It kills the good microbes

[@summerrose4978]

Yes it does

[@bluesoldierette]

Ahhh Becky you’re killing all the good things about compost with that hot water! You’re only supposed to sterilize seed starting mix bc there’s nothing in it. If you want to sterilize your soil then buy seed starting mix to do that to. And if you decide to go that route then you should consider installing a small tankless hot water heater there in the grow room for that hose. They make small ones for sinks and showers.

[@oceanbreezes1]

Hi Becky, Sterilizing compost defeats the purpose of using compost. Happy Gardening

[@martinah6134]

I was going to say that. The hot water kills all of the good stuff as well so that was a very expensive seed starting mix.

[@tommielourogers4327]

I was thinking the same thing. Compost is used, because it is full of microbes that make the nutrients available and useable by the plants. It’s like pasturing sour kraut, or kimchi or real yogurt. Compost has the prebiotics and the probiotics that your plants need. You just recreated the sterile seed starting mix that you were trying to get away from using.

[@gabriellekili2977]

I came here to say the same thing. I am so curious what expert told her to do this and if they specified anything.

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

Good to know!

[@oceanbreezes1]

@@gabriellekili2977 many of us use boiling water on ‘seed starting mix’ to sterilize for the exact reasons Becky stated but I think she combined that info with her positive experience using compost last year ..I am still in awe of this woman and she has taught me a lot, thank you Becky

[@marilynmiller9864]

Good day! I have a suggestion. Are you putting the freeze dryer back in the corner? Since you have all those water sources on that wall(2 hot and 2 cold) a laundry tub would come in handy there. You could put your drain hose from the freeze dryer into it and you will have a place to clean tools pots and flats with hot and cold running water.( I am assuming there is already a drain there )😊 Love the new paint!

[@tamararobinson2069]

Totally Agree👍🏼

[@jenniferstafford1514]

I wish we could post pics!! I started sweet potatoes three different ways. 1 add to jar with tooth pics, add the sweet potato whole in a jar and then laid 6 in a disposable pan with soil and kept them wet. The ones in the soil have far surpassed all others!! I wish I could show you!! Good luck this year!! I am "rooting" for us to all have successful gardens!!

[@dayleneyandell7937]

Yes in the soil is the fastest way to start slips. If you bury them deep enough they will have roots on them when you harvest the slips. Danny at Deep South homestead has a video on it. So does the rusted gardener(Gary Pilarchik)

[@veronicageorge7820]

You are “rooting” for us…You are “punny” 😉 ❤

[@thewitchykitchen]

I just wrote that too. I start my sweet potatoes in soil every year. Last year I planted 8 sweet potatoes and I got over 500 slips. I ended up giving most away to my neighbors. I am only starting 4 this year for that reason. I also skip rooting them in water. They usually grow roots when being in soil, so I just transplant into pots afterwards. It means that once I am ready to transplant them, I have huge slips with big roots.

[@alorastewart7091]

I also wanted to post pics lol. I started mine in the jar just sitting straight in the jar. I specifically chose the jar method because it takes longer (the sitting straight in the jar was more of lack of toothpicks lol) My last frost date isn't till may and I wanted to start them because spring excitement took over but I knew I'd need to slow the process down a bit. I still over shot it lol I have around 10 slips rooted in water already with like an inch of roots 😅. Now I know better for next year.

[@ashleelund2901]

I'm pretty sure Becky did this test herself a few years ago!

[@gardeningwithcaitlin]

Becky. I'm Worried that you are sterilizing the nutrients out of your compost.

[@BrandiNNiNi]

I've read that it can at some degree affect Nitrogen but there's a lot of conflicting information on this method for sure.

[@meganarthur9829]

This is my first year using the mini soil blocker too! Space saving tip: If you turn your soil blocker the other way in the tray you can get 5 rows of 3 for a total of 300 mini blocks instead of the 240 you have.

[@jacintawilley2849]

Compost soils have tiny essential microbes to help the seeds grow. Putting boiling water in may kill off those microbes. Microbes help your soil to stay sustainable

[@bethhammel4281]

After 2 years of unsuccessful bread recipes, I used yours yesterday... Absolutely perfect!! Thank you so much for the confidence in the kitchen and in our garden!!!!

[@bellaboopixi]

Right??? I made Becky's recipe once and now all the loaves I try come out. I guess I just needed a win 🤷‍♀️ I also don't trust instant yeast, and I always activate the dry yeast before I start. I don't trust just adding the yeast with everything else and trusting it works

[@sandravanderleek8569]

Sweet potato slips sprout faster and stronger if you lay them on their side in a tray of dirt about 1/2 way up the side and keep soil moist.

[@arvellataratuta2150]

How long before you see slips with this sweet potato/soil method? I started some about two weeks ago. I can see roots thru the clear plastic planting container, but no slips yet.

[@Godisincontrol325]

Excellent 🎉🎉🎉 I subscribed to your channel 🙏 Thank you very much for sharing 🤠 I also gave a like 👍

[@deltee8]

I have an electric tea kettle I designated to my grow room! Plus I keep the yellow sticky things up just incase something comes in from outside!

[@AcreHomestead]

That's a great idea!

[@suzisaintjames]

22:20 I can see why you wouldn't want a screen door, but they have a screen "curtain" you put over your doorway (many RVers use them) they're split down the center and secure with magnets... Perfect to open with a little pressure. They come in all sizes, I've even seen them on big garage openings. 💖🌞🌵😷

[@rosemountfarms2897]

We love our split screen door for our garage to keep bugs and flies out

[@michellewhitehurst405]

Snapdragon's are My Favorite flower! When I was little we went to a nursery and they showed us how they open and close, then I was HOOKED! ❤

[@brendabrenda413]

I switched from onion sets to seeds a few years ago. I’ll never go back to sets. The seeds grow so much better! Zone 5 Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦

[@emekasearthgems3376]

I think we all had the same thoughts about the boiling water, but that's how we all learn together and learning in front of everyone is a lot. Thanks so much for sharing! You always have nice videos!

[@saramoller-madsen2400]

Amazing, when I started to follow your channel you had under 100 000 followers. Now over 600 000. You are soooooo worth it🎉

[@AcreHomestead]

Wow, thank you!

[@stellagunn627]

Becky all that is good, but I don’t have the room and space for a grow room, so give me some ideas of how to grow my seeds. From North Carolina

[@rosemaryarlequin1644]

I don’t even garden and I love watching and listening to Becky!

[@lucieengen7046]

Hi Becky, I have been sterilizing my soil for four years now and it really works. You won’t regret it. Also, I made the mistake of using wooden sticks to mark my pots and they wick up the water and the marker becomes illegible so quick, redo those labels with plastic ones! Great job, you will be happy to have started your own onion seeds, it’s easy!

[@steph0xGx]

Have you sterilised your soul in nutrient rich soil?

[@lucieengen7046]

No of course not. Sterilizing the starter mix because I start seeds indoors and don’t want bugs hatching in my house.

[@steph0xGx]

@lucieengen7046 but is it big box or is it high nutrient? Have you seen a loss in soil quality?

[@michelegawrys7286]

Busy Becky for sure!! You look like you’re slimming down Becky!! Your much more patient with those seeds then I would be but it shows when we see your garden. Thanks for the video!!

[@jiucki]

I really love the fact that you are being way more organized this year with the garden. I love data and for that reason I love the fact that that you are going to have data to compare with other years. Also you're going to save a lot of money. I'm so excited to see the outcome of the garden this year ❤❤❤

[@mustwereallydothis]

We bought a propane burner (the kind people use for deep-frying whole turkeys), and it saves us a ton of time. It can bring an entire canner full of water to a rolling boil in minutes. We initially bought it to boil water to pour onto weeds in our garden paths. It turns out that it's useful in many other ways we hadn't considered. It even allows us to do our canning outdoors.

[@pearlh3248]

The boiling water is going to kill all the good nutrients that it seems you are wanting to use from your compost. I sterilize when i use cheap potting mix to start seeds, but not expensive compost. When you sterilize, plan to fertilize much earlier. Good luck on your growing season! I cant believe its here already.

[@prismatica8416]

I've been pre approved for a house loan up to 300k. I'm shooting for the 100-150k mark and every day I dream of that garden I'll have. Living vicariously through you as I'm limited to a pretty small containor garden 😅

[@jodifinnegan4453]

Such good news! You must be so excited!!!🎉

[@boething]

I’m a retired elementary teacher and used to have a huge garden. I always canned and froze produce when my kids were home. I don’t have a lot of room now but am exploring Earth Boxes. I live in Redmond, Oregon, and intend to can this year now that I have a huge kitchen! You inspire me to get back to my roots again!

[@susanasteadman8432]

Becky, first love watching all your videos. Second if you’re at Lowe’s or Home Depot purchase a cement mixing pan. It’s the perfect size to make soil blocks. Flat bottom & perfect height so you don’t have to reach into a tote to form the blocks. I’ve been using mine for 3 years and love it.

[@sktn61]

Also a plain cat litter box works great.

[@JanicePhillips]

I've got babies up! Peas, radishes, kale, spinach and more in the dirt and gobs of herbs and fruit trees from seed inside under the lights. We have 2 indoor grow tents and we've been able to eat greens, tomatoes, peppers, and even a few cucumbers all winter. I harvested limes the other day as well! I'm a lifelong gardener/food producer (meat as well) and it's fun to watch your journey!

[@Thatsabignope]

The tooth pick and water is a brilliant idea! Thank you!

[@debbieduggan6796]

I only sterlilize seed starting mixes. This year, I am filling the bottom 2/3 of my cells with a mix of sterile starting mix & worm castings, then filling the top third with sterile mix. I am then planting my seeds & putting a light layer of vermiculite on top. It's also important to ONLY water from the bottom. Gnats won't lay eggs on a dry soil.

[@amandabudgets7485]

I stratify my seeds a few days in the refrigerator, then a few days in the freezer, then finally a few days in the fridge again. For me this simulates cold, deep winter, then cold of spring. I took this class from PennState, their agriculture department. It has worked for me so far.

[@petpawteek8776]

Anyone looking for Fort Vee compost….Gardener’s Supply has it way cheaper than Amazon and my experience with their shipping is that it’s pretty quick. It is good stuff!

[@kimberlygiacometti6041]

So happy about the eggs. Our neighbor's chickens come into our yard to lay their eggs....blessings. They are free range chicks. There are a few neighbor's that have benifittled from the chicks as well. When they lay eggs by us..I know the hay...laying process area is clean. We have a grey chick that lays greenish eggs. ,

[@kingdomcitizen5222]

Becky, I love watching your channel. I always feel like we're on a journey together. Today I was literally yelling at the screen saying don't do it Becky! You sterilized live compost! 😢 the hot water killed off all the beneficial microbes in the soil. Seed starting mixes are inert so it doesn't matter, but my heart broke when you did it to the compost. Especially when you haven't had a bug issue with that brand of compost. If I may lovingly suggest, please do more research on when to sterilize soil.

[@CarolAnnette1227]

Hi Becky! I think you are amazing, but I have an issue with "sterilizing " your compost. You literally killed what makes compost, compost!!! I love your kitchen meals! You are the best!!!!

[@azureshade2958]

Last year most of my garden died. I managed to keep 2 cherry tomato bushes and some green onions alive. lol. I learned from my mistakes. I live in the lower midwest. Summers are anywhere from upper 80's to 114F. I have shade cloth now, and an irrigation system. I'm adding grommets and sewing the edges of the cloth. (DIY was the only way to go really cheap but still have enough for half the garden.) My leafy greens get to sit on the covered porch so they don't bolt the moment I put them outside. I have sooo many seeds to try so I'm crossing my fingers I get a better crop this year, but hey, I'll just be happy if a few things survive! Those tomatoes and green onions made the best salad! ☺

[@stephaniepratt6499]

Laura from garden answer covers her seeds that need light to germinate, with vermiculite. It keeps the moisture close and allows light to pass through. Happy planting!

[@evaanderson6781]

I’ve been watching you since you started your channel and I’m so impressed with how much you’ve improved your skills. I mean Becky with spreadsheets and labels for your garden?! You’re doing an amazing job.❤

[@junewrogg6137]

I sterilize my seed starting mix every single year, and I have had between 98 and 100 % germination. I start fertilizing once the plants emerge in my water. Also, putting sand over the top after they sprout keeps fungus gnats from laying eggs in your new plants. (they come in when doors are opened, and certainly if you don't sterilize your mix. ) They are hard to get rid of once they lay eggs. So I'm thankful you took that step. Excited to start my seeds next week :)

[@eommalutv8905]

I love listening to your voice.❤

[@summersmith4043]

You are probably the only person I can actually enjoy watching your videos all the way through without “jumping to the point” because you’re so knowledgeable, humble, charismatic and inspiring. Thank you girl for sharing yourself with all of us! ❤❤

[@GardenLady444]

And "sow" it begins!! lol Exciting!!🌱🌱🌱🌻🌻🥀

[@gabygarcia8367]

Becky, you have an adorable sun room...have you ever thought in having there a lemon tree and the eucaliptus you sow in spring? I think they should live nicely there during your winter ❤

[@randibarton335]

Hi Becky! I am so excited about Spring planting this year! When you make your garden videos will you please include the date of your filming day. I know sometimes you have to schedule your filming and editing a week or two off and it would be nice to have the date you are actually planting. I'm in Texas, so I am ahead of you, but I am always learning for next year.

[@melindawargowsky8176]

Becky..wherever you planted your snapdragons last year, you should see a lot of self-seeding. My mom planted them once and had them for years😊. You may see the same with all the flowers.

[@1RodeoMom]

Hello Becky - I finally have my laptop back so am about to start an ACRE Homestead marathon catching up on all of you videos. We celebrated this great day our Lord has Risen cooking dinner(lunch) for our family and now they are off and gone over to our daughter in laws for another dinner. We are showing the original 10 Commandments to my 91 year old father in law. We actually got one of our raised beds planted yesterday and tomorrow April 1st we will try and get more planted before rain comes in tomorrow night. My marathon will continue after dark as life is getting in the way big time, gardening and finally getting the painting done in our home. Such a great idea to use boiling water to hopefully kill the potential bug infestation again.

[@kimmcvitty3580]

I remember my great uncle sterilising soil by running the heating element from a hot water tank through the soil in his green house beds. It looked easy!

[@joglesby8079]

Glad to see you are taking precautions in moving that hot water to the grow room. Years ago, my grandma spilled a full stockpot down her legs and had second and third degrees burns. I have never forgotten the pain and scarring she suffered.

[@KayaGirl]

Found out today from the ER that I have COVID after vomiting and coughing up blood for days. Happy to know I’ll have you to keep me company during my recovery

[@donnaprudente4359]

Hope you're doing okay. Watch Becky and rest.

[@rachelbonner]

Can’t wait for the 2024 vegetable garden!! It’s 70 and sunny here in central Illinois today ☀️ Saw my first garter snake of the season.

[@danaventura5998]

Looks like the top grow light could be hung from the ceiling or a wood frame sitting on top of the shelving unit to buy you another layer of grow space.

[@RebeccaBernard-z9c]

For my harder to germinate seeds, I basically transplant from the germination test baggie into a soil block to ensure that I get enough healthy seedlings. It also helps me feel that my germination test seeds aren't being wasted.

[@ChrisieCouncil]

You can also start slips by laying the sweet potatoes on their sides in potting soil. Once they start growing well, you can cut them up and plant, or take cuttings and root them easily!

[@delphine88313]

This is what I'm doing.They are growing like crazy 😅.I purchased some organic sweet potatoes and kept a few try.

[@ChrisieCouncil]

@@delphine88313 yay!!! That’s great!

[@delphine88313]

@@ChrisieCouncil 😊

[@gperillat]

I did a comparison the year I tried sweet potatoes, the soil method produced way more slips faster than the water method.

[@sandrasykes3026]

I garden on my deck. For years I’ve used Earth Boxes. I ❤️❤️ them!

[@fortunemickaellagenevievec8803]

Thanks a million for sharing so unselfishly Becky. I'm dedicating 3 acres out of my 20 for a garden next year. I'm honestly learning soooooooo much from you my sister. Keep the videos coming 🎉🎉🎉

[@amberpalmer7083]

3 acre garden, you will be busy! Jealous if you can't tell 😉

[@tracydhathaway]

Has anyone else mentioned this??? Sterilizing your compost just defeated the whole point of using expensive compost. ☹️ You should sterilize seed starting mix which has no life, not something teaming with beneficial microbes (or used to be).

[@connieodom16]

Yay a Becky video! You made my Monday so much better!!

[@AcreHomestead]

Yay! Thank you!

[@lily_white]

Becky, to make my life easier, i've taken to carmelizing a big batch of onions at teh beginning of the month, freezing them in portion-sized pucks, and grabbing one per meal and thawing/reheat in the pan. This last month, i carmelized them in the crockpot which was SO much easier. Instead of carmelizng onions multiple times per week for meals, you're only doing it once a month. THat might be smth you want to try with the walla walla this year.

[@valleytoyou7152]

Becky, I got a chuckle out of the handling of your kit. I'd have been all dainty and careful not to get the envelope dirty for fear the post office wouldn't throw it out. I'm going to give this a try. Always great video!

[@Extranjera76]

You can put a short hose with mist.

[@tpen891]

I use a tin pan with holes in the bottom then plant my Sweet Potatoes. It works so much better in getting slips.Totally love how you plant the tiny seeds I have got to try that. Thank you for the tip.

[@margaretmininger9406]

Hello, Friend! I started onions from seed, too. My older seed from 2 years ago did not germinate, but I reseeded with a fresher pack and I have tons of seedlings coming up! I'm so excited!

[@kaylakitty3814]

I, too, discovered last year that onion seeds are one of the few seeds that need to be purchased/harvested fresh each year😢

[@Thecapeonthecorner]

Another tip from commercial flower farmer here, even a different color of the same variety of flowers and other plants can take longer. Youll want to pull your tray from heat mats once 50% have germinated. Better to use Styrofoam meat trays for the size you're starting of each variety. (Reusable year after year) line your dish with aluminum foil and you won't have any static to deal with.

[@HolyFamilyHomesteadWV]

I get inspired every year when you start your garden!! Actually starting larger scale this year!! Not able to start seeds this time, but I’ll be direct sowing a lot in the next couple weeks, and looking forward to our annual mothers day plant shopping we do every year (it’s always my mothers day gift 🤣)

[@joangibson859]

The snapdragon called "Potomac" is pronounced "pah-tome-mack" It is the River in eastern US

[@gingerdean1521]

Yes,in Washington DC

[@TalesFromTheRanch]

Isn’t the boiling water going to kill the good stuff too?

[@cshipley2342]

Yes

[@sharlenedegazon-legay9746]

Yeah,2024's garden is on the way. Becky, you are definitely ready. Everything is in place. I'm looking forward to this journey!❤❤❤

[@wendydavis4380]

If you find yourself getting more eggs than you can use, try looking into waterglassing them. My mom just started doing that with her chickens. It’s a way to save eggs without refrigeration.

[@MargaretLynch-cw9to]

GOOD NIGHT BECKY HAPPY MONDAY JUST LOVE TO SEE YOU IN THE GARDEN WILL LOVE TO SEE THE FLOWERS BED IN BLOOM LOVE FOLLOWING YOU NO MATTER WHAT YOU DO I WILL BE HEAR MARGARET LYNCH SOUTHERN IRELAND

[@vickykay3480]

Hi Becky, I'm a little behind so I'm not sure if you've addressed this in another video, but pansy seeds need dark to germinate. I learnt this lesson the hard way. Surface sowing doesn't necessarily mean they need light. It's recommended to cover pansy seed trays with a dark cover like another tray or piece of cardboard. 💚

[@deborahmaitrejean5333]

Good morning from Medford Oregon. Love your videos so much. Have a very blessed day.

[@ardenehanson2840]

Hi Becky. I made the oreo truffles! It was so fun. Gave them as gifts at the nursing home where my husband is. Thank you. I love making cookies!!!

[@AcreHomestead]

Wonderful!

[@lorenstribling6096]

You definitely need that carpet out of the grow room. I can't wait to see all the colors when the flower beds come into full bloom.

[@thegardnersgarden]

There is something so soothing about seed starting day

[@bethsands7665]

Good job Becky explaining the seed starting method to help out the new-growers who need to have some success to keep on trying, learning and growing bigger and better each year. Awesome water/ toothpick getting a few tiny seeds planted in the soil blocks !!!, thanks for the new and fun information !!

[@MrsJackieRobinson]

Yea..to 2024 Garden! So excited for you! 💖 By3

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

Evening Everyone 😀😀

[@shannonf.5350]

Hi Becky. I love your channel. You are such an inspiration for so many of us. When it says on the seed packet "surface sow" it means to put seed on top of soil. Do not cover it with soil. Have a blessed day.

[@lenorabrown7797]

Thanks Becky and all of you in this wonderful community for your tips and input. I have got up the nerve to start my garden and am so inspired by Becky and all of you who contribute your knowledge and helpful suggestions. God Bless Y'all! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@catche85]

I know this is totally unrelated to the content but I notice it every single video.... you have the most beautiful hair!! In some videos it's very curly so I assume you must straighten it. I love how you get that kind of wave on the fringe part. Your mum has lush hair too so I can see where it comes from!

[@AcreHomestead]

Thank you!

[@vickimontgomery5271]

You have the same nervousness every year, don't you? That means you are ready to learn and know that there are many variables at play. Can't wait to see what grows this year!

[@Plant-Parenthood_9001]

I completely understand feeling nervous nothing is going to start. I feel the same way every year and you are so right, if I don't plant anything there's 100% chance nothing will grow. Thank you for the extra push to get my seeds finished!

[@marikajohn6522]

That was one good day planting. Just planted herbs ( week ago) so fingers crossed we both get a good start. 😊😊 always good to watch your progress.

[@jujubee7351]

I bought a bag because of you Becky , my goodness my plants love it.

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Thank you for taking us along with you. Blessings

[@firequeen2194]

Absolutely gorgeous day today in Iowa. I’ve put together my new green stalk I got for Christmas and have cleaned up the garden area in the garage. I’ve got some seedlings started but tomorrow I’m looking forward to soil testing (home kit, not mailing anything) to start getting the containers ready. So much to learn about amendments! Yay 🎉 Have to admit I’m super jealous of your grow room setup! But you use what you’ve got right? 😘

[@gaylewatkins4685]

Hello Becky, I love your channel and enjoy following along on all of your projects. I have learned so much from you and I have become fearless and enthusiastic with my cooking and my garden. You are truly a blessing. 🤗💕💕

[@annpittaro6551]

From your encouragement in videos, we took the seeds from tomatoes we grew last year and fermented them to get the pulp off the seeds, then dried them and started the seeds this year. THEY ARE SPROUTING!!!!! So exciting. thanks for the great videos.

[@dixierobinson2606]

I’m jealous of you feeding the birds. We moved to the NC mountains and can not put out bird feeders due to the bears. I learned the hard way after the bears kept climbing on my deck to get the feeders. It’s also why I don’t have fruit trees but they leave alone the vegetable and herbs pots. I can only do container gardening but it works well for just the two of us.

[@carmendoyle9786]

Yes always pour hot water on seed starting mix it works great for bugs also use vermiculite and perlite I mix my ! And I get no bugs ! Also I started bottom watering! Once a week ! Thanks for the video ❤

[@rocketcityyardstead]

I just want to say, I love your can do attitude! I feel like watching you try again at things that didn't work out in the past is such an encouragement for so many of us in the gardening world! I also love how you did your research and learned why things didn't work and seeing how you implement the necessary changes. I know I learned something and I'm sure others did to, all because you're willing to be authentic. So, thanks for that!

[@commonsense2462]

Watch Next Level Gardening. You will learn more there.

[@loripLIVE]

✨🌄🌈 Hi Becky... I love watching your videos!! Tyfs! I hope your seeds sprout! 👍💖🤗

[@kathychilds6545]

I have a suggestion for your hot water needs in the grow room. Try out one of those portable tea pots. They heat up pretty quickly.

[@biggyziggy5777]

Hi Becky … l am glad you said that you were a bit scared about starting your seeds 😊 … l certainly feel that way as well !! … l always think about our forefathers that were feeding their families 100 years ago … if their gardens didn’t produce they had no food … it would have been a very stressful time. 🐨🇦🇺🐨

[@Ninafaye6611]

Congratulations! I am getting excited

[@patmccormick438]

Becky you are awesome. I watch every video you put out. I learn something new almost every time I watch. I love the carrot planting tip with the toothpick and water! Thanks for being YOU!

[@icurn39]

Thank you for sharing all of your knowledge and experience! You are just absolutely lovely! So, thank you for sharing so much. I also am so appreciative of how well you are organized and prepared. Thank you for sharing all of your expertise!!! I so enjoy watching your channel. Sometimes, I wish I had all of the energy to be as productive as you... Thank you again! Kelli