The PEAT caused a STINK! VLOG

[@frasersgirl4383]

There is zero reason to attack this woman, or anyone, about peat!! Educate, don’t intimidate!! We are all still learning everyday!!

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Thank you for this! ❤️

[@lynnpurfield9430]

Yes, thank you......we have a long and never ending journey of discovery......yahooooooo!!!!!!

[@frasersgirl4383]

@@WhisperingWillowFarm You are so welcome darlin! True gardeners never attack and never stop learning! You are a true and beautiful gardener, full of inspiration and gratitude! I love love love your channel and your perseverance in tackling projects with a heart full of hope and happiness! Pay no mind to people who are full of vitriol! They mean nothing! I’m imagining your future gardens here and I’m so excited for you! I pray every night that your other home sells soon and that you all stay safe and full of excitement for the beauty you are tending to! Be well my dear! We are all here supporting you!! ❤️💫❤️

[@hmelens]

@@WhisperingWillowFarm please do not let haters get you down. It amazes me how supposed people of the earth ... Working God's great garden's look for fault wherever they can... Instead of celebrating and sharing knowledge and grace. You are a beautiful person who shines like the sun. :-) Ps. Where did you get that gorgeous top!!

[@terridunning3450]

I agree wholeheartedly!

[@alenamatirniyable]

Canadian peat moss is actually sustainable and only thing I use to help my rock hard soil

[@tarnr5713]

When you mentioned peat moss in the last vlog I thought to myself "nope, not going to read comments" - because people can be really mean or thoughtless when wording these things. I am genuinely impressed about how you handled that issue, so gracious, bravo!

[@augustagootee6254]

Agreed

[@plantsim]

yes! I am impressed that she is not defensive or feeling like she is being attacked.

[@SeviNoHeart]

I add a word of caution. Yes the European peat idin a bad way but the Canadian peat is a sustainable resource. People boycotting all peat will harm the peat workers of Canada. We must be informed and accurate in the information we put out there.

[@cloverlawson4993]

👍💚👏👏👏👏

[@ourhomesteadclassroom]

Interesting that everyone is up in arms as soon as you mention that you want to use peat moss as an ammendment. Totally understand that it's not particularly sustainable, it's being overharvested, and is something we should be trying to limit our consumption of as gardeners and farmers. But nobody seems to bat an eyelash about bags and bags of potting mix or seed starting mix being used that are mostly made of peat as well. 🤔

[@lynnpurfield9430]

In plastic bags...lol!

[@plot10homestead58]

Many people are avoiding those products, creating their own compost, using coir seed starting mix and just overall, making better choices. There will always be people who refuse to change with the times but thankfully, many gardeners are transitioning to more sustainable practices and products.

[@ourhomesteadclassroom]

@@plot10homestead58 Yes, and I completely support those choices. Glad to see the growing awareness on this issue. Just found it interesting that Jill gets attacked when she actually uses the word peat. But nobody says a peep when she, or any other sponsored content creator, is filling their Greenstalk or raised bed with several bags of potting mix.

[@plot10homestead58]

@@ourhomesteadclassroom I didn't read the comments so I don't know that she was 'attacked' but I know that many people are passionate around this subject. As someone who's launching a podcast with a focus on sustainability and "stewarding well", I'm surprised that she wasn't more aware. With that said, I appreciate her willingness to hear the comments, do the research and alter her plans moving forward. All we can do is stay open minded and continue to learn and grow.

[@ourhomesteadclassroom]

@@plot10homestead58 Completely agree! Jill handled this with an open mind and grace in her heart. Which is, I guess, why I felt a little defensive for her. She is a wonderful example for all of us just trying to do the best we can with the means and knowledge currently at our disposal. Choosing to assume that you will never know everything, and fully admitting that, is something we could all stand to do more often.

[@krislange1186]

I'm pushing 73 and one of my mottos in life is "You're NEVER TOO OLD to learn something new everyday." Many years ago, a friend and I decided we would learn one new thing each & everyday - even if it was looking up a word we never heard of before. I'm still doing that 50+ yrs. later.

[@katiemclain2946]

Try laying a piece of burlap over your carrot seeds after you plant them. It keeps the soil moist longer and you can easily remove it when they sprout. I did this and had great germination.

[@rcolorado2364]

Burlap is a great idea! I used a board this year but I will try this next year. Thanks for the info.

[@upcountrycharlottemason]

thanks for that suggestion, I will try that too

[@Junkinsally]

I think I would remove the morning glories from there. Remove it now before it flowers again. It will flower until frost. Also, I would consider putting up a wooden privacy type fence along the road. Not only will that create a barrier, it will make a beautiful rustic backdrop for the rock structures in the cottage garden. Also want to add that people hear the word “peat moss” and immediately start loosing their minds. As one other commenter said above, Canadian peat moss, which is what is widely used in the US, IS a sustainable product.

[@GardeningOnTaylorMountain]

Love your sweet humility! Congratulations on your new farm 💚

[@sheilak4493]

Having a teachable spirit is so important!

[@allicupero]

I missed all the comments about the peat moss, but I think you are a beautiful example of pursuing growth and knowledge through positivity. It takes a strong person to model humbleness and grace like this! :)

[@napoleonsgarden5162]

I understand why people are concerned about peat moss, but I’ve also seen some really good points made by people like gardener Scott. He has a really good video that goes into the comparison between cocoa coir vs peat moss and the different ethical arguments and issues for each. I shied away from peat moss too before looking into it more and from what I’ve learned peat is actually much more sustainable than people realize as long as it’s sourced from places like Canada. They’re very particular about how they do it and they have so much natural peat bogs that they haven’t even tapped into 5% of it.

[@dmbfan19711]

Yes... I saw something about Canadian Peat Moss and how they have so much. Unfortunately there are companies that can be unethical and just say that it's from Canada but really be hurting the ecosystems of other areas.

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Isn’t the problem the release of carbon, not necessarily just sustainability? Not arguing, I’m just trying to understand the issue. From what I have come to learn peat bogs hold a huge percentage of the worlds carbon. It is so hard to find alternatives, particularly at a reasonable price.

[@EvaVilla-pm5mv]

You are such a lovely and gracious woman. I wish you many blessings on your new farm. 🙏🏼blessings 🙌

[@buckbeaksgarden761]

OMGsh!! I have been searching for a monarch caterpillar for 40 years! In school when i was a kid we all took jars and went out to catch those caterpillars and we put a branch of milkweed in with it, and watched it transform into a beautiful green and gold chrysalis, then into a butterfly. It was so magical that I have been searching for them every since, but never find any. Lucky you!!

[@Dee.C]

Check into worm castings , you will be amazed. I have been and have seen a great improvement in my soil . I also suggest conducting a soil test to see just what your beds need before adding a bunch of this or that. You may do more harm than good and end up with more acidic or alkaline conditions than you want for some veggies and flowers. But you do you and I am glad you take suggestions in stride and are holding on the peat moss while you do more research for your own knowledge . You are doing some amazing things and your plans sound awesome. I am with you on those morning glories. I love them , but they are so invasive. One year at the end of the season we flame weeded the morning glory area after pulling everything out. They did come back the next year from a few seeds that survived but not near as heavy . A couple years of flame weeding and they were gone, FINALLY! I look forward to many move of your vlogs .

[@DRAGONFLYmanor]

Adore you! Beautiful way to teach! I love your Grace and just humble soul!

[@lindadonowho434]

Jill, you are so gracious and handled that whole thing with so much humility and class! Everyone needs people in our lives who model handling touchy situations so well! I really look forward to your videos and appreciate your amazing attitude through it all! Btw, i am hoping you find the magic bullet for the morning glory!!! I am fighting the same battle, and it’s really coming in strong.🤷‍♀️

[@agooddaytogrow238]

I love my tropical milkweed! The flowers look like dancing fairies🧚🧚

[@beckyisvintage9889]

"if you are willing to be taught" Amen. Keep being you sweet lady! The joy in your spirit is a blessing to many.

[@mekaremaurin8580]

I have recently heard (but have not dug into it myself) that in Europe peat is being overharvested but that in North America it is being sustainably supplied from Canada.

[@aloras405]

Thank you for being so gracious about being willing to learn.

[@Kdobbs1964]

Jill, you are such a joy! You are beautiful inside and out. Keep shining girl, you inspire me! 💕

[@julie-annepineau4022]

From what I have learned, hydrophobic, fast drying soil does not have enough organic matter in it. And probably has too much sand in it. Do a couple rounds of 18 day compost and add a good 1 -2 inches on top and then as the chicken break down the garden waste keep adding an inch or so every so often to really add the organic matter. Someone else suggested hugel culture logs in the centre of the beds and that would definitely help but will take 2-3 years to be most effective. A combo of the 2 approaches would be your best long term solution.

[@leagarner3675]

Sounds good to me! The only difference for me is all chicken waste should age for a year. I hear rabbit waste does not have to age.

[@billstout1265]

The peat moss from Canada is sustainable. The peat moss issue is in Europe, not North America. You can add coco coir to improve the water holding ability of the soil. Also vermiculite will improve the water holding ability. Adding mineral's could very well be beneficial, but it won't help the water holding issue.

[@emilyswinerd7912]

Peat moss from anywhere is very problematic

[@andreagrowsthings]

You accept critique so gracefully :) I hope I could be as gracious if in the same situation. 🥰 Also I loved seeing that okra growing! How fun to see a plant thriving where you wouldn’t think it could 😍

[@worleyhavenhomestead1448]

Love your channel and how you handle things with such a great attitude, keep doing what you're doing!

[@glowingupmom]

Your sweet & kind spirit shines through even in the midst of criticism! Just one of the many reason I just ❤️ you Jill. We are all still learning and growing in this journey called life. The moment you think you know it all. Or don’t have anything else to learn. You might as well just die. Life is all about living and learning along the way🌱❤️

[@stephaniehanuman-dale6279]

I thought Canadian peat moss was sustainable. Is that correct?

[@aa37988]

Just the cancel culture clan trying to smack her down.

[@tpen891]

From what I have learn is that in the USA and Canada Peat is sustainable.

[@kimberlyterenzoni8451]

I just get such joy listening to your laugh and seeing your smile. Thank you

[@steverdms]

Morning Glories are wonderful. You just can't ignore it however or it will get out of hand as you see. As long as you're staying on top of weeding, etc., it's all good.

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

I study gardening methods and have been gardening for at least 30 years and just learned about the peat issue about a year and a half ago. We are definitely behind in the US on this topic. Don’t sweat it, a lot of us didn’t know until recently. I think the release of carbon is a huge issue when we harvest peat…but also at issue is the cost of going peat free for container and raised bed gardening.

[@upcountrycharlottemason]

Your wise heart is so refreshing. Seeking wisdom, understanding, and knowledge with a kind and humble spirit...that's what I see in you.

[@sabrinacrook8532]

Life long learning. Go Jill!!!!

[@breannahorton]

For the morning glory on the fence- if it's strong enough or could be reinforced I'd recommend a combo of clematis and climbing roses! Paired together they are so pretty and will give you that full leaf wall with beautiful flowers and the color options are endless!

[@breannahorton]

Sweet potato vines would also be a good annual fix, and I've also seen grapes planted on barb wire fences for a food production option

[@susanlorsch9546]

Coconut coir is eco friendly and can do what peat moss does in terms of holding moisture.

[@emilyswinerd7912]

You accepted that criticism so humbly and gracefully what a great example you are. Check out Charles Dowding and the no dig method he is the king of good soil health 😊

[@groeimetvreugde3562]

Beans are my favorite to plant 💓😁

[@lyndagaylebanner6462]

Plants some willow trees so that they can be whispering on your new farm

[@marcyandscott]

I hope you can get a drip system or something similar set up soon. Having to water by hand is a lot! I also have heard that Canadian peat is more sustainable. I hope you can find the best option for your soil relatively soon. 😊

[@chattyjo1]

Best advice I say water your garden on the evening then your water has time to penatrate deep in to the soil during the night where it has about 10 hours of no direct sunlight. I also use sherp fleece in my compost and use like a purlight in containers and baskets.

[@janh519]

Love you, Jill! You’ve done NOTHING wrong! Ever read the children’s story, “The Man, the Boy, and the Donkey? Try to please everyone and you please NO ONE! I’ve bought peat moss many times. I once read a story about an elderly couple who were not well enough to dig up any soil but they wanted to grow some tomato plants. Someone brought them two bags of peat moss, put them in full sun, then told them to keep the bags on their sides, punch dozens of holes all the way through the bags and into the ground. Then cut a large X on the top side where they wanted to put a tomato plant in each one...or even two to a bag. Then all they had to do was to keep them moist. They kept track of their tomato harvest from those two bags of peat. They could hardly believe they had all they wanted and even some extras to share with neighbors!

[@ElderandOakFarm]

I grew about 8 milkweed plants this year & have found over 15 monarch caterpillars. My son and I took 4 of them to raise in the house. & then 1 black Swallowtail butterfly we found.

[@daiseegray9110]

I just took a master gardener class and there is so much to learn. It takes time and will always continue to learn. Good bless🐝☀️

[@scsfulsarahr598]

I'd honestly invest in a worm farm, grow your worm army 🥰

[@frasersgirl4383]

“I want to be a student of the garden”! What a beautiful comment!!!

[@JenniferChurchman]

Don't hate y'all, she is learning and will be forever, as all we are all and should. No one should ever think they know it all. My daddy had the greenest thumb and I was with him all the time in his huge garden and he's gone and I'm having to relearn things. Things change for the better because of what we learn. Learn and Live, Live and Learn Jill and Nate!! Y'all stay positive!! Not easy going into something someone took years to build! You guys do you! Love and Peace to Everyone reading this...it's what we all need. ✌️💕🐛🌄🌦️🌈🌎✌️💚

[@mgtmoffat8411]

Hello Jill, thank you for showing us all how to accept criticism! There are so many options in this world and not one of us knows it all. I look forward to watching you develop your new farm. 🌻🌻💕💕

[@conniea9201]

I soooooo support you ❤ , people are and can be nasty, it's not a reflection on you, they just don't like their reflection of themselves, we can only pray for a reflection 🙏 and a way to appreciation for our blessings

[@groeimetvreugde3562]

Also instead of peat you could use coconut coir🌻

[@rosemariepeach2318]

Relax sweetheart you have just moved a whole house and have never had to deal with so much room. You are doing so well and your future is exciting and full of potential. Enjoy this time and don’t rush what ever you can do is a step forward. I love that Jess left you with so much produce to start your dream of giving it to those in need Well done to all. Xx

[@bethgaither1214]

I hope the "peat moss" comments weren't negative. Too much of that out there and Jill and Nathan just don't deserve that. Thank you Jill, for another great garden update. 😀

[@lgarner9524]

Thank you so much for being willing to listen on peat moss. For me, it's not so much that peat moss is considered non-renewable.... It's that it's not a great soil component. I prefer to go all in on organic matter. My soil profile doesn't change that much except for the build up or depletion of organic matter. And while parts of the garden have to rest at times while the organic matter and soil organisms work to create a great soil to grow in, sometimes I grow almost directly in compost. Compost is gold. Another bonus...I look at weeds as compost food! Love the weeds :) lol

[@sandy5673]

I'm south of you right across the Texas border and have the same thoughts about Morning Glories. My dad gave me a beautiful hanging basket of Morning Glories over 10 years ago and I'm still fighting it off!! This year I thought that I'd gotten rid of it and then I start seeing plants popping up all over our 12 acres. I think that each blossom makes about 1 million seeds 🤣. Mine has never been as thick as yours but I will tell you now that you will be fighting it for awhile! I don't think that you can keep it on that fence row without it constantly popping up in your beds forever!! Best wishes!

[@mountaingardenamma8730]

When you said ‘peat’- I knew it was coming. I hope most of it came in the love and respect you deserve. Your response was so humble and gracious. Blessings

[@silvermoon3486]

I’m old but learning for y’all ❤️😊

[@kat1984]

I live in Tucson, AZ and we've had our third wettest monsoon/rainy season on record. As a result, we've seen more butterflies and moths than in at least 40 years. Who knew 12.5 inches of rain in 3 months would cause thousands of caterpillars of every variety to eat everything. I didn't know that tomato worms ate sweet potato vines until this summer and I've never had so many cabbage loopers in my container garden without a single brassica plant. My goal is to grow a butterfly garden at some point where the caterpillars can defoliate as many plants as they'd like. Coconut coir is a more eco-friendly way to get soil to retain moisture.

[@leagarner3675]

Sorry, I had a good chuckle at your story :) Who would have known. But the next time I'm faced with this kind of gardener's bane, I'll remember your first thought was to plant a butterfly garden!

[@kat1984]

@@leagarner3675 we need all of the pollinators we can get if we want to grow food. I'm not a big fan of hand pollinating when I can have insects do what they're programmed to do.

[@lindag4484]

Loved seeing the Monarch caterpillar! Plant more of the milkweed!!! There are some varieties of vining honeysuckle that are non-invasive...and smell great, attract hummingbirds and butterflies.

[@janispool8108]

Awesome attitude, Jill. I hope I'm able to adapt and change directions as easily as you do when we get our first farm. It will be exciting to see your vision for your new place this year. I hope you make some lasting friends in your new community there. I am much older than you are, but love to watch beginning farms...and I hope I come away with many tips as I am gleaning information from gracious people like you...willing to learn and share. Thank you, your honesty is refreshing.

[@theresepittman1914]

You are such a sweet person I love watching you . You taught me last week that it wasn't to late to plant beans. And now I have little beans coming up they are about 4 inches tall 💗 Thank you for teaching us.

[@buckbeaksgarden761]

Maybe take a whipper snipper to the over growth of the morning glories.. like use it to keep the shape you want -(im talking next spring)

[@silvermoon3486]

U & Jess sound like 👍🏼 sisters the way you talk & what ur passion’s are 🙏🏻🤷‍♀️❤️

[@kat1984]

I'm pretty sure Jess would put a board over the carrot seeds to keep them moist enough to germinate.

[@deniseerskine858]

Check out the info. on Canada's Peat bogs. My understanding is that it is sustainable from them.

[@MsKaty0311]

You are so gracious to admit errors when you are doing things on your own property with your own resources. Especially when people act high horse about things.. hope you enjoyed your visit with family

[@growingdreamshomestead3814]

Even though morning glorys are wild and unruly, they are so pretty. I plant them every year on my arbor.

[@elaineaugustin9189]

My goats love eating it. They cleared one of my fence lines for me!

[@mamak6516]

My first video, but girl, I feel we could just chat all day. Just love your attitude and demeanor! Blessings !😁😁💕

[@rfarmstead3087]

COMPOST & WORM CASTINGS Are you composting????

[@christajennings3828]

I improved my soil greatly with composted goat manure, that also included their alfalfa scraps and bedding. The nicest soil I ever had was a bed I laid flakes of moldy alfalfa on in the fall. By spring, it was crumbly, dark, and beautiful. The plants loved it.

[@kimberlyterenzoni8451]

Such great space, so much to unpack and relish time in.

[@trumanwallenmeyer3974]

Compost for those raised gardens will help.Bury fish offal and other table scraps late fall winter...I've the heaviest clay and rock soil and compost has in 3 years made it where growing is real productive..

[@jenniemauck2124]

Thank you for allowing all of us to follow you’re family on this journey. You have such an amazing and graceful approach to dealing with controversy. I look forward to seeing how you make this new opportunity your own.

[@sharontracy2151]

I found I really needed to move seed starts to other potting soil or seeds just don’t go anywhere. So your right

[@McDonaldPlantFarm]

Look into coco coir vs peat. Very sustainable and keeps coconut waste out of the system.

[@LeaC816]

You have the best attitude, Jill! I appreciate all you share with us and I wish you and Nathan nothing but the best on your new farm no matter what you plant and what you plant it in!

[@clancarney2541]

Morning glory = fabric pots. it slows them down a little and helps give you time to come along and cut it away from where you dont want it. it can still take over though. but the pots slow it down quite a bit.

[@hollycostello9396]

You should add something to the word bed. Something type of blessing?

[@whisperjoy1128]

Lord they broke the internet over peat moss 🤣 That had to be hurtful to get put on blast, praying we can all learn and teach in grace- imagine how much more beautiful the journey would be.

[@twincolefarm5593]

You are such a genuinely sweet person! That’s why I watch your channel😁 God bless🙏

[@wisedove7]

Azomite is my number 1 amendment, so I think that's a great idea. Second would be worm castings - considered "black gold". And you might also look into adding worms to the beds. While peat can lighten the soil and help hold moisture - an alternative would be to bury smallish wood logs and twigs low in a row down the center of each bed - to modify them into kind of hugel-culture beds. Also, I'm sure I've heard Jessica talk about how invasive the "bindweed" is there. You could always chop or mow everything that's not climbing UP along the bottom of the fence. Good luck! :-)

[@emilyswinerd7912]

We also call that plant bindweed in the UK and it is universally hated 😆

[@pamelapitrone7639]

The fact that you can sweetly take direction and correction speaks volumes about your character. !

[@petpawteek8776]

Oooh, girl I cringed when you announced the peat addition….because I knew you were about to get LOTS of feedback. It is wonderful the grace with which you accepted the criticism even though I am quite certain it wasn’t all constructive 😊Glad you were able to work through that toward a better solution. Keep up the hard work!

[@lynnpurfield9430]

Lol on the peat moss police. Well done for responding with grace rather that reaction.......which is usually what we all do as adults in baby minds. To take criticism and judg ment as assistan ce, suggestion, care and possibility is grown up in a way few of us on the plaet experience even in old age......big hugs and a bow t o your leadership Jill.xxxxxx as the world turns wild with fight or flight with no way of switching off.

[@terridunning3450]

I worked in a peat moss plant and bog, vacuuming peat out of the bogs. I was under the assumption that peat is very organic as it lives in areas that can not be used for anything as the areas are so wet. It grows naturally in the wet areas. They ditch the wet lands to drain the water so that the peat can dry. They work up the land to dry it out more so that huge equipment can go in and vacuum out the peat. It is then taken to the plant to further dry out the peat to bag it for sale. It is kept natural with nothing added to it unless it specifically says something has been amended to it. There are huge farms doing this business around where I lived for sometime and I have used the product myself. Many places that sell potted plants use peat moss in their pots. The only problem I have seen is that if a pot that has peat moss in it completely dries out it is very difficult to get your flower pot wet enough to accept daily watering. We had to emerge the pot into a larger pail of water to soak for several days so that the water didn’t just run off the top of the soil. I am sorry that so many people have been against using this natural product.

[@leagarner3675]

Terry, I'm not an expert by any means, but I think peat is bog material that replenishes naturally 1 inch every 25 years, sphagnum peat moss is a living plant that is dried. Sphagnum peat moss acidifies the soil so that lime must be added. Both are natural. Either way, composting organic waste sourced locally seems more desirable if it's a choice that I have.

[@2T17rose]

I grew morning glory over a fence that grew back every year and it never spread anywhere else but I think that was because we'd mow right up to the fence on both sides. Maybe you just need a buffer zone like that.

[@pacjam418]

I was gonna say something similar to that

[@CopperIslandHomestead]

I wonder if, since it's invasive in your area, you could get rid of all the morning glory and replace it with luffah or something else that would cover the fence but not take over the kitchen garden? I have no idea because I can't grow morning glory to save my life where I am, hahaha 😁 I look forward to seeing what you come up with ❤

[@conniebrisendine3469]

I agree with you. Grow luffa. I am growing it this year on my fence and it is so easy. I just love it and it has the most beautiful yellow blooms.

[@everafterflowerfarm]

lucky! It is everywhere here! Just keeps popping up all over.

[@ambersimpson75]

💜💜💜 I look forward to seeing a new way of gardening threw you, you seem to on the gentler side of things. To me that will be a refreshing perspective ☺️☺️☺️

[@caninetherapyinc9031]

Thanks for the inspiration!

[@thomasbyrne5452]

Add some glacial rock dust to replace depleted minerals.

[@silvermoon3486]

Yes 👍🏼 ur cottage garden would make a wonderful herb 🌿 garden for ur kitchen 🤷‍♀️😻❤️

[@Pamjammin]

Concerning your fence... Trailing Nasturtiums could be a great option. They could cover the fence without being invasive. And bonus; the whole plant is edible, which would totally suit a kitchen garden.

[@ann-mariegrey9775]

coconut coir works to add more moisture and it is a wasteproduct and substanable

[@amelia-ireneinpdx2613]

In Oregon, Morning Glory has been considered an invassive species. You should keep them potted if you grow them. My neughbor planted some 15 years ago & I've been fighting it in my yard ever since - along with some other crap that's invassive as well. As I don't use the various poisons, it makes it harder to get rid of it.

[@heather3420]

We are all learning. Anyone that claims to know everything isnt being honest. We love your channel! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and most importantly your faith with us! ❤

[@suevalenti9584]

Could you build temporary chicken runs on the beds in the tunnel?

[@Troupe112]

Check out one of Justin Rhodes videos. He did this. No more pulling weeds!

[@calliesue77]

Why not put shade cloth on the top of the window greenhouse? That would cut back the really hot sun and allow some light. Plus you would have light from the sides as well. I really enjoy your videos.

[@MyNaturesArt]

Can I ask where yu get your beautiful headbands? What are they called? I love them!

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

www.naturallife.com/collections/boho-bandeaus

[@MyNaturesArt]

@@WhisperingWillowFarm I was just on that site looking lol thank you!

[@marycook9607]

Im going to plant my beds this weekend since ours is doing ok. I live in eastern OK near Silom Springs. God Bless.

[@flowersfantasy9686]

We have bindweed in the UK which is I think the same as you have in the cottage garden. I’ve found that pulling regularly weakens the plants and eventually it does become a lot less. For the beds I’ve used the no-dig method cardboard & compost which again has blocked the light stopping the bindweed coming through. It is just an invasive plant but regular pulling does weaken it after 4 years in my allotment I have probably 90% less than when I started.