The secret to growing the BEST tomato plant!

[@mistycornelius5994]

What I love about your channel is that you don’t use ridiculous titles to grab attention. No, “Oh no, the horrible “thing” has happened.” It’s always a good title with your beautiful smiling face. I stop watching channels when they pull that baloney.

[@southgeorgiagal8099]

I agree..just keep it simple and be truthful.

[@socorromolina-sm9vy]

*"Bologne"

[@pamelar5868]

I appreciate that a lot, too! I get very tired of the click-bait on some of the other channels that I actually do like to watch.

[@pagirl913.]

@@socorromolina-sm9vy ba·lo·ney /bəˈlōnē/ nounINFORMAL 1. foolish or deceptive talk; nonsense. "typical salesman's baloney" Bologna is for sandwiches 😉 😘

[@AnneAlready]

I agree. Clickbait Titles really negatively affect heartrate variability. Becky's channel is health preserving!

[@donnaokeefe6463]

I know Josh is shy but it’s nice to see him every once in awhile to help where needed. Thanks Josh. 😊

[@kjady]

A very wise older lady told me that planting veggies feeds the body but planting flowers feeds the soul. I miss her very much.❤

[@shirleyhale6248]

Young lady, I just have to tell you how amazing you are. I get so excited when I see a new video. I am an energetic person but you are the most productive person I have ever witnessed. I tell everyone about you, your amazing garden and your unbelievable food preservation. Thank you for adding a bright spot to my life almost every day!

[@peacockexplosion7191]

I know its early to mention this, but when its harvest time make sure to plain cook and puree some of your veggies. That way youll have homemade baby food for Baby Acre. You can also make things, like double batches of mashes potatoes, freeze it in ice cube trays, then transfer to freezer bags. It will be perfect portions for the little one. You probably knew this already, but thought I would mention it just in case. 🙂

[@tibbs4000]

Yes plain cooked, not salted lol

[@veronicagodoy8117]

Anyone else almost had a heart attack when she slipped???? It was VERY unexpected... but I love that Becky didn't cut it off. Everything is starting to look amazing! Thanks for keepig it real!

[@FamiliaBennitt]

Try putting copper tape around the edge of your beds to deter the slugs. I’ve found that helps and is relatively inexpensive. (Plus, organic)

[@claudiastrongman8959]

In a circle around plants Pennies before 1982 work also

[@marleigh9194]

Thank you for the tip!

[@tamararoberts9307]

I need to try copper for sure

[@sarahhardridge2392]

Can you use eggshells?

[@karenheyes3897]

I glued old 2 pences around my container garden lol

[@KandiDaGoddess]

When Becky drops a video, I drop what Im doing and watch. ❤

[@FitforFiftyish]

RIGHT!!? 🙌🏾

[@metalmartha2571]

Becky! Your plant starts look better than the greenhouse store ones! Wow girl, you are right to be proud of yourself👍🏻👍🏻great job!

[@conniecrites5148]

Becky, Kevin and Sarah from Living Traditions mark their fabric so when they rotate their crops they are able to use again . In one video they explain the spacing they use so it works for multiple different planting/plants. Your doing awesome 😊

[@Flashynista]

Oooh good idea !!

[@megvoss3329]

FYI~ Jessica from Three Rivers uses red solo cups for up-potting before she plants them in her garden. She picks them up at parties that were headed for the trash cans. She also saves them year to year. 😃

[@jojonich4405]

Brian , on next level gardening also uses Solo cups , great idea to pick them up at parties 🎈

[@pansyvaughan5624]

All I use!

[@annabland1110]

Also, a bunch of garden experts have said that putting eggs in the ground with your tomatoes isn’t really going to help with calcium because it takes waaaay too long to break down the shells. If you want to use egg shells to add calcium, it’s better to dehydrate and powder them, then ideally compost them. If your soil tests didn’t show depleted calcium levels, then probably the only calcium issues you’ll have are absorption issues from inconsistent watering.

[@jacquijames7585]

It’s a waste of eggs.

[@jelatinosa]

Exactly! It's just a waste of eggs!

[@calisingh7978]

@@jacquijames7585not a waste as it builds the soil for coming years as they fly by.

[@jacquijames7585]

@@calisingh7978 There’s a shortage of eggs around the world. The available eggs are now higher priced and some people can’t afford them. Millions of chickens have been culled due to avian flu. Therefore, there’s less chickens to lay eggs. “Planted eggs” entice rats. The answer is to eat the eggs and compost the broken shells.

[@emilygardner]

I wish she would give more disclaimers when she tries to give gardening advice because newer gardeners will trust her blindly.

[@SilverStarGazer]

Have you ever tried starting your seeds on paper towels? I do that with the ones that are better to direct sow, just so I know they’re viable. Once they sprout, I put them in the soil. It works very well for me.

[@painiacs83]

You just wet seeds on a paper towel?

[@AcreHomestead]

I have an experiment going right now with some winter squash :)

[@SilverStarGazer]

@@AcreHomestead I fold a paper towel in half, put the seeds in the middle, and put the whole towel in a ziploc bag. I put in just enough water to completely soak the paper towel, but you don’t want standing water that’s too much. Then I arrange the seeds so they each have plenty of room to sprout, zip up the bag, and then place in a warm spot. I usually put mine on top of my refrigerator, but anywhere reasonably warm is fine. You’ll see them start to sprout within a few days! It’s a fun activity for kids as well. If y’all have any other questions let me know!

[@SilverStarGazer]

Also wanted to add… when you go to put them in the soil, make sure it’s root down! 😊

[@teresas5691]

Hi Becky, I'm so sorry you fell. I hope you are not hurt. I love watching your content. You have been keeping me company as I have been recuperating the last 6 weeks from kidney cancer surgery, living vicariously through you. I'm ok now they got it all and will be heading back to work on Monday, May 22, I look forward to seeing your upcoming videos. Congratulations to you and Josh on Baby Acre. I'm so happy for you both. Bye friend 🙏 ❤

[@AmyLovesOldStuff]

I have been diagnosed with kidney stones plus infection. I've spent 17 days in the hospital due to infection leading to sepsis. That time in the hospital was rough. I don't know how much strength you used after the cancer diagnosis and then removal. Please take care of yourself. May God Bless You.

[@teresas5691]

Cynthia and Amy, Thank you so much! Having a great support system helps. May the Lord bless you all today and always 🙏 ❤️ bye friends

[@KandiDaGoddess]

When Becky fell, it startled me. "We fall down, but we get up." Glad you're ok.❤

[@cherylb9343]

Thanks for being you. It’s refreshing to see someone like me in the garden that makes mistakes, gets tired, suffers losses and gets back up the next day to do it all over again. You make me remember why I do what I do. Thank you.

[@Tina-su7rw]

Hi Becky I first want to thank you and your family for everything you taught me and my family regarding cooking, gardening and having a homestead. This was my first year planting seeds. My seeds did not prosper, only two plants survived. One hybrid Amish Roma tomato and one jalapeño. I took it as a learning experience not a failure. I will still continue to try.

[@mawpatti]

The best part of us having a "BECKY" is how real you are!!!! The garden is looking amazing...you will have so much fun this year!! Hard work always gives us the chance to enjoy our labor!! Can't wait to see everything thrive!! 🙂

[@jouryyousef6841]

Does anyone else feel like they have been addicted to becky’s videos 😂? In my country the videos upload at night and sometimes I seriously can’t go to bed until I know the latest update on the garden, landscaping, house projects, cooking… Thank you becky for sharing your knowledge, success and your life in general and keeping real! I hope you have an amazing garden this year 🙂❤️

[@marlysjcollins8775]

You hard work is an inspiration. Perhaps next year you can put casters on your shelving units so you can just roll the entire unit outside to hardened them off. I think I would have put the cattle panel trellis in about 12 inches so the plant would be on the working side near the path. I would find reaching through to manage the plants would be frustrating.

[@AcreHomestead]

That is an amazing idea!! Thank you

[@lindouglass4115]

I was going to suggest that as well but I wasn't sure about having the grow lights outside in the sun. Then she would have to unplug everything before brining it out. So would it be better or no?

[@mainenanabear9746]

great idea

[@tayaabbotthoward4320]

A whole egg takes ages to brake down, what you wanna do is use a mortar and pestal to crush and grind the shells up so the plant has access to the calcium 😊

[@marshaknatcal104]

I was going to say that, too. I have always used crushed egg shells in my garden. It provides nutrients and deters the slugs, as well. Double win!

[@kathyannnatkie5625]

Mortar is time consuming. We dry shells in paper bag and jump baby on it, until they are old enough for toddler stomping. Chicken chores are great early kid chores.

[@tayaabbotthoward4320]

@K Nat that's a very cute and quick way of getting the job done, it's nice to involve the family in these things 😌

[@2L82Sk8Bye]

I crushed mine and dried them in the oven on a cookie sheet. Put them in a blender and made powder. See “Rain Country “ for the directions.

[@offsetlunchbox9826]

I rinse and dry my egg shells. Put them in a container in my windowsill to dry. Once dry I crush them up in a bag and pound them as small as I can get them. And put some in when I plant. MOST importantly I put a generous ring around the stem to stop the slugs from getting to the plant. It also feeds the plant.

[@transplanted.homestead]

Hey Becky, if you end up with only 1 surviving tomatillo plant, make sure you go and buy a start or two because you need at least two tomatillos to get fruit.

[@susanmurten6178]

I didn't know this!!!

[@AcreHomestead]

I thankfully have two that survived!

[@heidiquayle5054]

I didn't know that but great to know! I'm lucky to have 8 tomatillo plants ready to go. Hope they survive!!

[@transplanted.homestead]

@@heidiquayle5054 you are going to have a LOT of tomatillos. I only grew 2 plants last time and I was overwhelmed with too many to harvest!

[@ginadaley5414]

By the way I so enjoy watching . Your so much like me in the garden

[@sowingseedsforsustenance]

You literally built my dream garden! Thanks for taking us along on your gardening journey. It truly is inspiring and I'm grateful to be able to tag along. Hope you are doing well!

[@micaylamitchell6510]

Its 10pm in south africa andthis video was posted 5 minutes ago. I was so disappointed to see no becky at the top of my timeline. But here she is. Becky we love you!

[@Fantasylover859]

I was thinking of a suggestion that you could do when you have several bags of compost, you could get a feed barrel and a dog food scoop and fill the feed barrel with your compost that way you could have your tray of pots and just use the scoop to scoop the compost into the pots instead of having the bag on the table. And speaking of table you could put a small lip on the edge of the table that way when you're planting the dirt doesn't fall on your feet and slippers.

[@berlyn1187]

Have you ever tried to over winter your pepper plants? It’s pretty easy if you have a semi cool place to store them all winter. I keep mine in my garage. I already have several almost mature peppers! Once I found out that they’re actually perennial in warmer climates it seemed wasteful to grow new plants every year

[@AcreHomestead]

no but it's on my list of things to try this year :)

[@lunalou3489]

Oh my! I did this past winter. To say I ended up with an aphid infestation is an understatement and the all showed up while my seedlings were popping out.

[@cherylirvin3919]

You can use that plastic tote as a cover for a trey of starts. I had sone out but not in the ground yet so I found out it fits over a standard tray and used it on a cooler night.

[@ChangXiLing]

Hey Becky, I just gotta say thank you for beeing you and making all of this content. Back a couple of years ago, when my granny was still alive, I used to preserve vegetables with her she grew in her garden. This all stopped when she got to old to handle her garden on her own. As of now, I inherited all of her food preservation items and thanks to your videos Iam thrilled to start doing so again. I even started gardening on my own this year. I build a raised bed on my balkony and started an herbbed in an old wine barrel. So thank you for all of your encouragement!

[@MissCookie8260]

Thank God you didn't hurt yourself when you wiped out! Garden looks great!

[@sandramena3234]

I can’t wait to see when the whole garden is grown to its fullest. With the flowers. It’s going to be beautiful 😍!!!! Thanks for taking us along the ride!!!! ❤❤❤

[@BlushnGlossy]

My mother in law put squash seeds layered between wet paper towels and waited for them to sprout before we planted them outside. We lived in Tigard Oregon at the time. 9 out of 10 at least would grow. We always had a bounty to share with neighbors and our congregation 💞

[@lenhardttj]

Never have I seen someone fall and not say an explicit word or even a gasp 😆. So excited to follow along again this year!! I couldn’t get my nasturtiums to grow but my rudbeckia exploded, we had the opposite problem! 😆

[@lauramacini6811]

I love that you left your tumble in and didn’t edit it out. Thank you for not pretending to be perfect! 😊

[@benji8000dk]

It’s my birthday today - and the best gift is a video from Becky ❤️❤️❤️ yay

[@connieh9033]

Honey, the fact that you show is your drops, slips, falls, jar brakes, etc. Is so darling. I love your content and learn so much ftom you. You are very relatable for me. The hubby and I are in an RV heading across the states to find a small homestead of our own. I am so, so excited. Cant wait to get my CHICKENS!!

[@brionnepage3143]

Hey Becky! Try putting copper tape around the sides of your raised beds. It will keep the slugs off!!!! 😊

[@styxstonesfarmstead6590]

Live about 90 minutes north of you. We LOVE the landscape fabric. The weeding is almost non-existant where we have it and can be used again and again.

[@donnacreamer4123]

Becky, Your grow room really inspired me to turn a room in our home into a grow room. I’m enjoying every single video you post. Thank you for sharing your life with us❣️🙏

[@heidiquayle5054]

I have a spare room and hallway filled with plants which was inspired by Becky's love of gardening. I never went in there and so I just put waterproof floor coverings or even garbage bags on the ground and made it my grow room!

[@katchoibowers2669]

Becky my heart skipped a beat when you tripped.. I’m glad you’re ok. But I know that day of planting tomatoes was tiresome and you were over it ❤ you’re human just like the rest of us and so happy you can share your gardening journey with the world. Thank for being such a big inspiration to me and everyone else. Hope you have a great harvest and can’t wait to see what you can grow with all your hard work ❤ Here’s to a great 2023 garden 🪴 🌸🌷🌻💐🥦🥒🥕🌽🍅🥔🌶️🥬🧅🧄🍠🫛🫑🍓🌱 -kat

[@rebeccapalmer3343]

Here in the UK and Ireland - we ALWAYS sow our squashes in pots under cover! They work fine!

[@JEU4328]

You are so inspiring, Becky. I'm so happy for you that you are finally able to plant your beautiful garden. It is coming along so nicely. Before you know it, harvest time will be upon you and you will be reaping the rewards of all of your planning and hard work. Thank you for taking us along on your journey.

[@carolledger8047]

You sure are a great gardener, and a hard worker! Where is your little man? You haven't even mentioned him. I hope he's doing fine and he's healthy and strong.❤❤❤

[@madeleineportuondo1]

I think you already mentioned having a planting calendar, but Portland nursery has a Veggie Planting Calendar pdf that you can download that is so useful. It tells you month by month, exactly when to start what seeds indoors, what seeds to start outdoors, and what starts outdoors. It helps avoid the issues of planting cucumbers or peppers too early. May 15th is the time they recommend for tomatoes outdoors, but only if they are covered. This year we have a heat wave so covering is unecessary, but you can buy these bags to put around tomatoes that have little cells you fill with water. They heat up during the day so as nighttime temps drop they keep the plants warmer.

[@AndrewJones816]

To add to what Misty Cornelius said. You also dont go over the top with filming... i love the perfectly imperfect. i just enjoy hearing your voice and seeing you do your thing. even a time lapse is entertaining plus you always try to do a voice over and its just enjoyable... so many youtubers after they get so big they think they need to turn into a huge production... I just love you being you and just see you do your thing. Personally dont need all these fancy angles and everything. just plop us down n smile n i know im happy hahaha

[@SandraOranje]

Hello Becky. The garden looks great. A little tip about watering. You won't burn your tomatoes if you water them in full sun. That's a myth. The only thing that happens is that the water evaporates faster, and the plant can not absorb it. This applies to all plants.

[@jaegardenlovetx]

Hi Sarah, I hope u don’t mind but I challenge that, my son watered my plants from overhead being lazy last year in the heat of summer and absolutely fried the leaves of my plants. I doubt it would happen in spring but in the heat of summer they will fry especially in my Texas heat.

[@nolaragz2558]

@Sarah agreed. The sun boils the water and kills it or something. If you have to water in full sun, make sure you only water the soil.😊

[@teresalevingston6390]

I always questioned that, when it rains and then the sun comes, it doesn’t burn them. What’s the difference?

[@aileenbell6750]

I think the problems can happen with the temperature of the water. In AZ, the water temp in the hose can be blistering when it first comes out of a Summer hose. Water at decent temps won’t burn your plants, but getting tomato leaves wet CAN make them more susceptible to disease if you live in a humid climate.

[@transplanted.homestead]

I actually have sunburned some plants before. They were newly planted pepper seedlings which got water splashed on them. The sun burned a water droplet pattern into the leaves. They did recover just fine though.

[@vickieasberry9549]

Pink banana squash are wonderful. My favorite winter squash is blue Hubbard. They can become huge, are a "meaty" squash that can be used in place of pumpkin puree too. We always grow lemon cucumbers that are delicious for just eating. I love your enthusiasm for the garden.

[@AcreHomestead]

I hope I get one to grow!

[@WhittAcres]

Great video. So fun to tag along with you day!

[@anutk8751]

I struggled with slugs too. I found out they like the wood of the raised bed. I compost my egg shells whole & they don't totally break down. So when I top dress with my homemade compost it acts as a slug deterent because slugs don't like the sharp eggshells. So my laziness of not grinding egg shells has paid off 😊

[@lrfox49]

Becky make sure you rinse out your pots before planting new seeds, can’t remember why but a gardener said it!😊Also, old chicken mauner is great fertilizer for pumpkins, they grow great!

[@jelly5921]

Hey Becky! I just wanted to let you know that I'm always excited for "Becky Day" and your videos are my happy place! Thank you for the content and inspiration ❤😊

[@AcreHomestead]

Thank you!

[@mainenanabear9746]

Yes sooo agree!!!😊

[@craftingwithapurpose6479]

When you went down I gasped! Glad you didn’t hurt yourself. Thanks for leaving it in. What a great warning to others…mud is dangerous. I don’t know how many times I’ve taken a slide/tumble when mud shifted under my feet! Your garden is looking so good. I know you are over the moon to be finally planting and seeing green growing things in that dirt. Love your enthusiasm! Blessings.

[@robinashultz7662]

I did too! I was so glad she was ok, and didn’t drop the camera🫣

[@nicholestepp304]

Becky you have been such an inspiration! This is my second year and I've been watching you for about 3 years. I've been all about saving money and making budget cuts where I can for my family of 4 and you have helped me so much! Everytime I watch your videos I learn something new while trying out my own garden. I've been stumped on my pepper plants and this video helped me realize I stunted them! 😂 thank you for documenting this process and helping others. Peace and love from my family to yours ❤

[@rossicastellanos1333]

Me to Becky as a newly mama. Gardening is a challenge for me. I am doing as much as I can.Thanks you for inspiring us with your content

[@rossicastellanos1333]

It surly is..well for me..I do little bit every day . currently pregnant 27 weeks and mama to a two year active little girl

[@pamelag4529]

becky yes it is taking longer to plant because of burning the holes but next year they are already burnt so this year a little more work but next year you will appreciate it, also you can do crop rotation and just rotate your cloth and hole are ready to go no matter where you decide to plant your tomatoes good job sending you thoughts of strength to keep going

[@taketwodevotions1247]

I was thinking the same thing about the fabric. And I'm probably going to steal this idea for next year. Too late this year...my beds are full! I also saw where someone suggested labeling them. Gonna steal that one too!😂

[@sharonmaresh]

I love being able to follow along with your planting. Here in MN, I have most of my gardens planted and I've already harvested, blanched and froze asparagus. New in my garden this year is a squash you featured in the video where you and your mom had gone to the homesteaders gathering. You found a Honeynut squash at a stand. Because of your review, I ordered the seeds and I'm excited to see how it does. Thank you!

[@chandratobolaski1249]

Wait.. you've already planted? Husband told me it was a little early yet. I'm in Northern MN. Well I was going to go out and plant tomorrow but it's supposed to be super rainy. So I guess I'll plant Friday and stop listening to the Husband! 😠🤣🤣

[@sharonmaresh]

@Chandra Tobolaski yes, I'm 60 miles SW of Mpls. Typically, I wait until after Mother's Day but the weather forecast was promising, I just couldn't wait any longer.

[@chandratobolaski1249]

@SharonApril ok so I'm not to late then. I will get to planting things Friday!! Thanks for sharing beautiful! 😊🥀🥀

[@alanawemple6074]

I love how easy nasturtiums are to grow. I have them all over my garden. I hope they help me out with keeping the bugs off my squash and cucumbers this year.

[@lrfox49]

Becky make sure you rinse out your pots before planting new seeds, can’t remember why but a gardener said it!😊

[@msbuttafly112]

Happy Wednesday, everyone 🦋

[@msbuttafly112]

@@AussieMummy-li8yf Happy Thursday to you! 🦋

[@sandramontoya9185]

Amy, don’t stress yourself so much. Enjoy the your time & plant what you need. Remember this is fun time!

[@sandramontoya9185]

Thanks! -Becky

[@jenniferkingsbury8229]

We have an expected late frost tonight! Thankfully, this is my first year seed starting and I started a little late. So all I have outside is potatoes, onions, and carrots. Learning so much about gardening from you! Thank you Becky!!!!!

[@LindzandLife]

Them tomato plants look great. I've never heard of a whole egg being put in but normally see just the crushed shells which is what I'm trying this year. I feel your pain with slugs and unfortunately the downside of the landscape fabric is that the slugs have a perfect environment under it 😢 Happy growing lovely Xx

[@mrssmith7234]

Hi Becky! I have have a huge pill bug problem every year at planting time. They literally mow down all my starts. So, now I take the 4” or larger plastic pots and make “collars” out of them to protect the babies. I cut the bottoms out of the pots. Sometimes I wrap the outside of the pots with sticky tape too. Works really well. Keeps the munchers away while the starts get established.

[@staceymckinsey9252]

Have you ever tried planting Armenian cucumbers? My family has not only had amazing luck, direct sewing them in the ground, and note that we do not have green thumbs, but they have such a tender flesh, that they make amazing snacking cucumbers. Just thought I’d throw that out there, and wanted to thank you for always being so real on your channel. You give the rest of us hope. All the love from Southern Oregon. ❤❤❤

[@PandJsHomesteadAdventure]

Yeah!!! More planting in your new garden!! Your so lucky your last frost date has come and gone! I'm in NY State, we are having another 38 degree night. Hopefully in 2 weeks we can plant! So exciting!! Another great video Becky!

[@nickiebaber6765]

My grandparents anytime they cooked eggs always rinsed, dried and crushed eggshells and saved in a jar to use in the garden. In the fall my grandfather would also gather all the raked leaves from the neighbors to cover his garden to compost and then in the spring he would till them in. He always had the best garden and beautiful produce.

[@lindagraff2484]

I enjoy everything "we" do together. Very inspiring, thank you for that.

[@terrytt2932]

SOOOO impressive! When you pulled out all your starts...WOW!!! You are such a hard worker and Josh is so supportive. Love your videos so much!!

[@Kelly.A.]

Love this time of year. Here in MN, we have a short growing season for everything. We have our pumpkin, squash, and cucumber seeds just now planted in the garden and will be planting all other seedlings in the garden on Memorial weekend. Usually the garden is done by first frost, hopefully.

[@lauraweber5498]

Such a short growing season here in MN! Seedlings are desperate to move outside for more growing space. Hopefully we will get them in next week/weekend.

[@painiacs83]

Northern Michigan same way!

[@clipsfromcherie]

It works well to cut a row in the fabric like a long capital letter I, with 3-4" slice at each end. Then fold it under and pin it so you can plant a row of seeds close together instead of burning holes. Works well for green beans, greens, carrots, peas, ect.

[@sarascott7078]

Becky are you aware that nasturtiums attract aphids? It’s best to plant them farther away from the garden. Love your videos 😊

[@lizatrue7543]

They can be used as a "trap" plant by planting them a bit from the garden. They're great for this, plus they're beautiful!

[@debbiesander4853]

Sara is correct. Nasturtiums do attract aphids. Best to plant them away from your vegetable garden.

[@tlm1125]

Becky, I lived in New Zealand and worked in a restaurant as a prep cook. We used blue sweet meat squash to make our pumpkin soup. It's the best one to use for it. I just wanted to throw that out if you happen to need a suggestion of what you can do with it. Hit me up if you'd like the recipe that our restaurant used. It was a beautiful soup and what we were well known for. Happy homesteading!

[@jelatinosa]

I'd love the recipe!

[@colinchick2692]

In the UK I always have to start summer/winter squash and cucumbers indoors as our climate will not allow them to be direct sown. I have never had an issue transfering them into the garden. Crown Prince is my favourite winter squash - great to grow and great to eat (both firm flash and great taste).

[@homegrownharvest211]

I’m in the uk and trying crown Prince for the first time this year. I’m also excited that Becky is trying the Mus. Provence as it’s my first year too…it looks beautiful 🤩

[@janleistikow]

We also have had no problem with starting squash in the greenhouse and then setting them out. We live in the PNW, like you, Becky.

[@donnaashley3411]

From what I understand, Living Traditions Homestead reuses the ground cover each year and the you will only have to do this once. Bring it up in the fall then you’ll already have your holes for next year. You are an inspiration to many, and especially me. For when you call yourself an inexperienced gardener, you have learned a great deal so don’t sell yourself short!! You’re doing a great job!!

[@rc9622]

I used that mini torch to cut my weed fabric instead of a knife or scissors and that worked pretty well 🤷🏻‍♀️ I’ve learned so much from your channel, you inspired me to learn to can and other things. I’m in Oregon in the same zone so I follow along with what you do in the garden and end up copying a lot of what you do! Thank you!

[@mamazeno1672]

Becky I love how real you are. I actually screamed out loud when you tripped and my Hubby came running to see what happened 😂

[@aliciadupuy9228]

Oh, how perfect. I just pulled butter out to get to room temp for cookies, and wondered what i would do in the mean time ❤❤❤

[@JustWatchMeDoThis]

Your prpoerty is gorgeous, looking at those trees!

[@lisabania1337]

Looking great!!! Here’s a ground fabric tip… you can use the butane torch to cut it as well. It will automatically seal the frayed edges and you’ll save the step of cutting it.

[@xSunshinex4206]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE how you´ve done the garden with all the beds! ❤❤❤That stone wall is simply divine 😍😍😍

[@Frankie_902]

Becky, when I used the landscape fabric in my garden area I used the torch to cut each piece. It not only cuts it but burns it at the same time to stop fraying. No need to cut with knife or scissors first and then burn the edges. Just use your torch to do the cutting and burning at the same time. So much easier and faster. ❤

[@ediitzz9741]

Yesterday i was watching ur old videos because i was feeling a bit low in my mood, then i burst out laughing watching u crouch in the garden hugging pumpkins. Becky u are so very special to us all x

[@leslierolling]

Every time I see a garden video pop up I get excited :) I love watching the progress of it all come together. It's such a beautiful space, and I'm looking forward to seeing it all fill up over the summer as you share with us. You've been a big inspiration to me to just get started, and I appreciate the reminder that it's okay if things aren't in the ground yet. I decided a few weeks ago to turn the border of our backyard into a flower garden, then added a section in one corner to grow some tomatoes, peppers and whatever else is exciting to us. I'm doing it on a budget, so been doing everything by hand. I've spent a couple weeks pulling up sod and trying to get things ready, while looking at the plants I've already gotten and feeling overwhelmed because they aren't in the ground yet. I needed to remember that it's okay, and progress takes time. We also have a long growing season here in the PNW, which is new to me, so it's okay to slow down and enjoy the process.

[@sharondore2792]

Oh Becky! You need a cart on wheels to take the plants out to the patio and wheel them back in. Maybe a shelf like cart that you can even water them outside too then wheel them back inside. Maybe a thought for next year.

[@McdanielJenHome]

Thank you for sharing!! What meal are you most looking forward to having with all your home grown produce? Love your cooking and ideas, it really has given me courage and confidence to try xx Hope Josh, Baby A and your mum and dad are well. x

[@AcreHomestead]

fresh tomatoes and peas!

[@l.j.2043]

You sure got a lot accomplished Becky! I have to say, your garden is so beautiful and once you can harvest it is going to be so wonderful to enjoy the fruits of your labors! Thanks for sharing with us. So glad you were O.K. after falling.

[@mschente86]

I love living vicariously through Becky! I live in an apartment so I'm not able to have a garden 😢, but luckily I grew up learning how to can from both of my grandmother's, so when I'm finally able to have my own garden I will be ready to go! I've learned so much about gardening from watching your videos! You're doing an amazing job 🙂

[@kathyweber2571]

Love your videos and how you don’t try to sell us things .You just give us information on things and stuff you like .Thank you for keeping it real for us .

[@ilonamollema6467]

It's so much fun to see your garden grow! 💚 Nasturtium and Zinnia are, in my opinion, one of the most easy flowers to grow from seed, Lathyrus also.

[@dianat4443]

Love that hat Becky, it looks so good on you!

[@kb-wn7cw]

Yes, it best to have the land scape cover. A few minutes now. VS HOURS throughout the growing season . I used it. Love it. Don't want to grow without it. Trust in it. 😊

[@carolyngregory9354]

Becky, you are like a child in a dirt pile. You get so excited, playing in your garden. Love your enthusiasm.

[@tamiwilbanks836]

You are going to love the landscape fabric! I used it last year for the first time, and it was a huge game changer for me. Your garden looks wonderful!

[@moonshyneart2840]

Hearing you talk about pumpkin/squash seed starting makes me feel so seen and so valid 🪴🎃

[@medeaboguslaw8130]

Becky a quick trick for even distribution of carrots. Make a water slurry…it’s just like gravy but only water and a bit of sugar… boil the water, mix flour instead the hot water sprinkle a tsp of sugar to melt in the water add the flour mixture thicken the water and cool. Once cooled pour into a sandwich bag, pour in the seeds squish to distribute, make a small clip in the bottom corner and squish like frosting down the trench roll. Cover with dirt and grow 😊

[@christinerutherford1780]

Becky you need a cart to load all the plants on and roll them outside saves on the amount of trips you do in and out… Ps I look forward to ALLLLLLL your videos it seriously makes my day when you posted….

[@lisadillard1583]

Hello Becky, My name is Lisa and I live in Alabama. I have lived her about 5 years and before that I live in Tennessee. My husband and I had a garden for a few years when we lived in TN but we stopped due to the "critters" getting into the garden and the produce production was getting less and less and just wasnt worth the effort of planting and doing all the things, so we stopped. Now that we live in Alabama I decided that I wanted a garden again. The only thing is that we have a small yard . I have been watching you for about a year and watched your shows with the container garden. So, I decided to go with a container garden. Come to find out I am about 3 weeks behind for planting in Alabama. I got starts instead of doing seeds so we were starting late. I got cucumbers, peppers , and tomatoes. We went to our local co-op to get the plants and to Walmart to get the containers and soil. I excited to see how it turns out. I got 2 tomato plants and they already had tomatoes growing on them. I got 4 cucumber plants and 2 red pepppers and 2 orange I thought. Ended up one of the orange peppers was a blue pepper. I didn't know that their was a blue pepper. LOL. Anyhow, I am excited to get some fresh produce in the house. I enjoy your show very much, and look forward to seeing more and learning more!

[@msday2vzw]

Your garden is gorgeous! I am so excited to watch everything as it grows.

[@kiyahforever]

This video really was inspiring and comforting for me ❤ I'm due at the end of the month with our 5th baby, and we decided it would be a great spring to put in 6 raised beds and take on a big landscaping project 😅 Everything is slow going, and I'm always wanting to do more than I am capable of. But it is so helpful and validating to hear you voice feelings that I am also having. I will celebrate my little success today of up-potting some dying tomatoes and planting some sad-looking strawberries. Thanks Becky!

[@susanmurten6178]

I put a piece of salmon (inc skin, flesh, bones etc) at the bottom of each of my tomato plants when I planted them. First time doing it, we'll see how it goes. It's supposed to supply fertilizer for the whole growing season.

[@cynthiadawson880]

Can you make your own ice cream with those fresh fruits your going to have this year