The Vegetable Garden - The FHC Show, ep 16

In episode 16 of The Farm Hand's Companion Show, Pa Mac demonstrates the basic ins and outs of growing a vegetable garden, including laying off rows, planting, and cultivating the garden plot using all types of methods: Human power, draft animals, tractors, and tillers. Learn a little about soil fertility and soil improvement using homemade fertilizers, dealing with threats to your garden plants (ever try to keep deer or crows out of your garden?), as well as three basic purposes of an organic vegetable garden for the small farm or homestead.
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[@notsunkyet]

I love that contraption of a tiller, priceless! You have such a wonderful, kind and clean sense of humor, it is very much appreciated! Thank you and God bless you and yours.

[@stephenrice4554]

When I was apprenticed at a nursery , the first job was hoeing and , strangely enough , the advice was the same , you're out here all summer , use all of the handle . As it turned out , it was a great way of learning about the different plants . Great video 👍🇬🇧

[@Khamomil]

I always laugh a lot watching your videos but it's not just fun, there's so much precious info with it. I didn't expect it would be the scarecrow that set off the alarm. Now we're in fantasyland and it was a poetic, surreal and unexpected "dénouement".

[@henryjones6173]

When sowing seed, back in the day here in England, the saying was 'One for the mouse, one for the crow, one to rot and one to grow' Really like these old style videos. 👍

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thank you Henri, and thank you for watchin'

[@earthsearchers7160]

This video is Encouraging, Enlightening, Funny, Peaceful, Engaging, and Educational. Your video touched our soul. My wife and grandkids are inspired by it. Many thanks .

[@farmhandscompanion]

I appreciate that, jim. Tell everybody Pa Mac said "hey!"

[@50shadesofgreen]

this is one of the best video on homesteading and gardening i've ever seen !! superb

[@duncand5148]

I absolutely enjoy watching your videos. Not only are they reminders of the old ways that I grew up knowing and gotten so many ideas that I have been able to incorporate into my current sustainable practices, they remind me of the old Charlie Chapman movies I grew up watching. Absolutely hilarious and definitely a choking hazard if I happen to be watching while eating. 😂😂😂😂

[@dynastus]

Land is a real form of generational wealth. It provides your descendants with the capacity to carve out an existence and an income for themselves. Combined with time, effort and knowledge, a family can go far. It was a real treat to see your family pitching in at the beginning. There's mroe to learn form this video than just gardening. Thanks for your efforts, I'd love to see your channel grow more in the coming years.

[@farmhandscompanion]

I appreciate that, Ben

[@commonsense1085]

Love that tiller! That was genius humor!! The time and effirt spent in every seen you do is amazing. Ive watched every video. Your the best PA MAC!

[@aserta]

Each time you post a video, share a tale, enlighten us all, the world is a brighter, better place. Such a joy to watch these snippets of folk treasure.

[@kevintulak9987]

I am so pleased to see you post again I have been waiting (somewhat impatiently I admit) for a new one. I understand why it takes you a while to put them out with all of the work you put into each one, I can't imagine how may days it takes you to make a video. Thank you for sharing I enjoyed it tremendously and it brought a smile to my face after a very long work day. It makes me want to get into my garden again, but of course I have to wait till winter is passed. I will probably watch this one again in January as a gentle reminder that winter will pass at some time.

[@wayneosmand7652]

Thanks Pa, yet again a well made fun vid, it's 4.15 am here and got up wantin the loo, saw my puter light up and tell me you had another one up! quickly awoke "she who must be obeyed" as she also really loves your editions, couldn't go back to bed without watchin it completely, well done your garden looks great! BUT YOU ALWAYS LEAVE US WANTIN MORE!

[@pattysherwood7091]

I have a memory to share! I would watch my grandfather sow seeds by hand in his garden . He never bent down, that I can remember. He held the seeds near his waist in front of him real steady, and walked right above the prepared row, which was a shallow trench with some soil mounded up on both sides. Dropping the seeds one by one or several at a time, they fell right in front of his feet into the trench. He then kicked dirt over the seeds with one foot , then the next seeds with the other foot, alternating as he walked. He barely made any extra movements with his feet, just the little kick and then stepped on the covered seeds and kept going. He seemed to have a knack for minimizing the time and physical labor, because he had a lot to do.

[@farmhandscompanion]

And I firmly believe he could drop em exactly where he wanted em, Patty. I love hearin' little remembrances like that!

[@Barbarra63297]

Oh how I remember helping my Aunt on Grandma's farm in the kitchen garden, she could lift a tomato worm with the hoe, drop it in the walk path and chop that thing in two before you could blink lol. She taught me how to use the push plow, check for corn smut and what to do about it, make kitchen scrap compost, so thankful for those days, and not just the work but the peace and quiet on those summer days, except of course if the Cicadas were 'singing' then that's all you could hear lol.

[@marciajenkins819]

Your videos are so full of knowledge and done with a wonderful sense of humor. The garden looked very healthy as a result of all your hard work.

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thank you, Marcia. And thanks to everyone else for watchin' and commentin'!

[@jakeofalltrades7177]

Loving your videos. I admire how much effort and passion you put into everything you do.... especially video editing/filming!

[@laurieedeburn2449]

I salute you kind folks for the sensible knowledge and comedy of presentation....

[@icespeckledhens]

A very enjoyable and entertaining view of a traditional gardener and all his woes

[@lehampton1]

Rewatching this video and I noticed one of the old pictures at the beginning comes from a cotton farm in Mississippi County Arkansas near Blytheville my home town. That is a well circulated picture of a land owner weighing cotton sacks back when cotton was still picked by hand. The land owner’s family name is Nelson and this picture was taken in the early 1900s near Half Moon, AR! Glad you included it in your video!

[@LukeAMcDowell]

I’ve planted quite a few fruit trees. Many of them never bore fruit. I did however plant some muscadines. They exploded out of the ground and gave me far more fruit than I ever expected. That was in Southeast Alabama.

[@jerrystout3032]

You are the best farmer on KZbin!!!!😇

[@happilyretiredmark2964]

What a pleasant late night surprise to see a FHC notification! As always, an informative teaching video done in a very entertaining way. Quite a gift you have sir! Thanks for the awesome video. Already looking forward to the next one.

[@farmhandscompanion]

Always good to hear from you, Happilyretiredmark!

[@sharonallen6921]

I have so thoroughly enjoyed watching your videos. Some, ok - most of them I've watched several times. You are right when you said much knowledge was passed down word of mouth to the next generation. Problem is my parents didn't want to farm and thought livin' in the city was success. So, I grew up eating tv dinners, Betty Crocker cakes and food out of tin cans. Today there is a growing trend of people wanting to grow their own food but those who could teach them are gone or up in years. I thank the good Lord for people like you who want to pass on knowledge. I know I'm missing a lot with videos, magazines and books instead of hands on instruction but I'm trying hard to learn through trial and error. I'm no spring chicken but if my grands have a prayer of learning I've got to learn and hope they keep on going after me. With that said I took a huge leap of faith and moved from 20 years of backyard tiny gardening to 30 acres of brush, briers and trees. Not sure if that was a smart move considering I'm 62 years old but it was a smart move for my grands. I might die just trying to get the land ready but the grands and my sons can take it over and make it a small farm, if they chose. Thank you so much for all you do to teach others. You are a blessing and I appreciate you. ~Sherrie in South Carolina

[@shannontignor9960]

I grew up in south west Va. in and around the Russell Co. and Wise Co. area. We had tobacco farms on one side of the mountain where they could get flatter fields and on the other was nothing but coal mines. Both underground and strip mines. Saying that we were behind the times would be a understatement but I can say at 47 years old I got to do and remember a lot of work the old way. My whole childhood and young life was spent around one of these two things and I still use what I learned from my great grandparents down to my father still today. I really like this style you are using. Keep up the good work.

[@oldironsfury]

Man I have to stop holding my breath waiting for each video but they are honestly that good!! Another memorable video watched by my wife and I . Great great stuff 😁

[@farmhandscompanion]

Hey Joel, Thanks for the kind compliment which I surely appreciate. I'll get all the shows out eventually...so just keep breathin' nice and normal. (Maybe if I held MY breath I'd get some of 'em produced quicker.)

[@oldironsfury]

farmhandscompanion haha, the wait is no problem at all, we take notes from a lot of your videos for our own property. Great stuff, well worth the wait 😁👍

[@Join.The.Partee]

This might be my favorite video!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@farmhandscompanion]

Mine, too. Don't tell anybody, though.

[@coffeewithmike3916]

I love your video just wish you made more of them. I like the the last part where you work with god hand and hand in the garden. that a big AMEN Brotha

[@thebutteredbiscuit1472]

another great video...again lol. always waiting to see you put out another gem. love the the scareclone and I just can't get over your tiller. it's just great. keep em coming. it's also great that the family gets out and learns too. can't have too much knowledge about simply living. thx for the video

[@mediumfast]

Pro tip: Collecting your larger garden pests for fish bait can easily turn your biggest annoyance into more food!!!

[@dheujsnrhfydhehehshshhdggsd]

When I see these pop up it instantly adds sunshine to my mood, thank you!

[@rogerhuber3133]

Wow! So much great information in this one! I'm a new homesteader and I know almost nothing about it. The gardening part is something I obviously need to learn but it just seems so hard to me. I do much better with the chickens and ducks. lol Your dousing tool really worked as you found plenty of water!

[@clintwalker7690]

In the black and white photo days, most of the country folks knew how to raise a garden. Today's generation is growing more dependant. Keep trying to teach them how!

[@carlagarrett3244]

Came across this today, not sure if it was pure entertainment, or lots of hidden info too. Hilarious! Thanks, laughing at ourselves is essential.

[@gregorymosher5008]

fantastic content. Wasn't sure i'd like these videos at first without the speech, but it turns out I've grown to love them more than the ones that do! I didn't know about the wind and cloud cover for frost. great tips. From sharpening and using a hoe, to tips and advice, don't leave anything out you think might help us! thanks for your work and content FHC

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thank you so much for continuing to watch, Gregory. I'll try not to leave anything out!

[@cuban9splat]

119 likes and 720 views? How could anyone watch these FHC videos without liking them? Oh well, I guess it takes all types of folks to make up an audience LOL. Great video. PLEASE keep them coming. I love the wisdom, humor and knowledge you share with us. Thank you neighbor.

[@farmhandscompanion]

I always appreciate your kindness, cuban9splat!

[@LolitasGarden]

Oo. That dousing gag got me good. Best laugh I've had in a while.

[@workshopvillage]

I just found out about your channel a few days ago. And have been binge watching your videos. I love your content so much.

[@decampoaoficina.marcianofa982]

I'm Brazilian and I really like your videos, I watch them all!

[@matheusbraga3324]

Acabei de conhecer o canal, e é realmente incrível o que ele ensina e o humor junto!

[@pby1000]

Hello, from America.

[@robertmorales1658]

Enjoying your videos. I always find it amazing how much you can say with out words. Perfect. I have learned a lot. Thank you!

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thank YOU Robert

[@LolitasGarden]

I'm surprised I didn't see your sprinkler trick mentioned in the frost chapter. Glad to see you back again. Thanks for another informative and entertaining look at how you done things.

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thanks to the family at Lolita's Garden for watchin'. And yall keep up your great videos. I hope everyone takes a gander at 'em!

[@rustedoakhomestead]

Always a pleasure to see a FHC video in my subscription list!!

[@kaasgermaan1050]

best channel on homesteading for real

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thank you, are_.n

[@Holzplatz]

Thx for the new video. Your timing regarding the text duration got very much better. Makes it possible for me to follow.

[@DeltaDonnaLynn]

I was so happy to see you had posted another video, I love each and every one, thank you! I think I'm going to make myself a 'scareclone' next year!

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thanks for watchin' the show, Crafty War Crone! (And try to remember where you leave your scareclone)

[@sswmetalhead]

Happy for the new video. Thank you.

[@ABamaGardener]

I just found this video and laughed so hard, I ... (you know the rest). Thank you for making my Sunday

[@rosatorres7058]

Now 2020 . We need to learning from ours ancestry , strength , skills , wisdom , peace , sincerity , living with basic things

[@cherrydowns7745]

I am still building my garden and these videos you make gives me such great ideas. And entertaining they are. I just want to hug your scarecrow! Made me chuckle a couple times. When I was just a little bitty kid I learned from my grandparents. Now I watch videos and learn. Thank you for a very informative, entertaining show!

[@ibsoarin]

Pa Mac, At 10:00, I was reminded of an incident that occurred to my father. As an ordained pastor who served in rural areas of Texas, he learned that a farmer's wisdom can be profound. When he was informed that one of his parishioners was diagnosed with terminal cancer, he went to the man's house. At the door, he was greeted by the man's wife. Expecting to find the man inside, he was surprised to be told the man was in the garden. There he found the man planting sweet corn. When he inquired why the man was planting corn with such a grim prognosis, the man's response was, "Doctors don't know everything. Maybe I will live long enough to enjoy some of this corn. Besides, someone can enjoy it even if I don't!" Dad asked if he could help plant the corn and the man answered "Sure!". Taking off his coat and tie, Dad proceeded to help the man. At the end, Dad paused to say a prayer. 'Dear God, thank you for the life you have given Fritz and all of the people he has influenced in his lifetime. Thank you for the lesson he has taught me today - Live life to the fullest! The man's "Amen" was both humble and reassuring. That farmer lives on in Dad's memory as the farmer who ministered him. At 92, Dad is still applying that "Farmer's Sermon in the Garden".

[@farmhandscompanion]

Best story (and sermon) I've heard all week, ibsoarin. Thank you for tellin' us that.

[@brianphilbrook5262]

This made my day. Glad to see another video. The part with the scarecrow was so funny. You got a great lookin garden

[@farmhandscompanion]

I appreciate your kind words, Brian. Thanks for watchin'

[@williamberry9894]

Lovely!!

[@JackBrunelle]

Love the poem at the end

[@davo999]

The planter is an awesome idea! Gonna do that...

[@wolfmanwolf4656]

Like always, it's a pleasure to watch your video's. They are one of a kind. Greetings.

[@samualiam9981]

Hey, I remember this guy... Thanks for coming back, Pa Mac.

[@farmhandscompanion]

You betcha, Samual!

[@iseeplanetmedia]

Vie de village, style campagnard, une telle vidéo est très intéressante! J'aime vraiment, je pense que nous aimons tous, s'il vous plaît ne vous arrêtez pas, louange pour vous!👋👋👏👏👏👍

[@TheOtisReport]

Such a wonderful video as always!

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

This was delightful! It reminds me of how we gardened on the farm where I grew up. Partly the old-fashioned tried and true way of push plows and mules and partly the new fangled way of tractors 😄I'm a new subscriber.

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thank you for subscribing, Deborah

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

@@farmhandscompanion you're most welcome! Looking forward to more videos😄

[@ScoutCrafter]

Outstanding as always... 😃👍

[@LanceSheppard]

Thank ya pa for all the work you put in your videos. I got me some ideas for next growing season. I know I'm gonna grow me a truck patch of pumpkins for the youngins. God bless.

[@livelife4471]

Great video, thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you.

[@wjb9425]

love this video ,can't wait to share with others .

[@pcharliep61]

Another great video, many thanks

[@zeed33r]

yay! new chapter! I love your channel!

[@andrewbialon4150]

Always great to see another video pop up from you!

[@LarsRibe]

A very fine garden. Thank you for a very nice video. I really do enjoy watching this channel.

[@cyrilhudak4568]

Nice. Wonderful presentation as always.

[@warriorpoet2968]

Glad your posts are back. Missed your knowledge.😊

[@AL-ob6rr]

I can't wait for your next video!

[@Fadednights730]

Very enjoyable, i appreciate all your vids.

[@ericsumnicht7829]

Thanks and God Bless You PA Mac!!!

[@rockyc245]

So excited when saw this posted...have been waiting....and waiting....and waiting....and waiting...almost like watching my seeds germinate and start growing. It was worth the wait!!

[@cycletivity3584]

Wow, that was great!

[@jamesgarrison6859]

This video was great. I enjoyed it so much. Thank you.

[@bengesell]

These just keep getting better and better. Thanks for the great content.👍🏼

[@brandonarnold9915]

I love watching your videos. Please keep them coming. Very insightful.

[@northernlassie4958]

Really enjoy your informative videos using the old traditions. Thank you! Such a treasure they are...God Bless.

[@samwarren9833]

Another great and enlightening video. Thank you!

[@stevenl8420]

every week i look forward to another video of some sort from you i realize it takes much effort to creat one, however if i had any complaint it would be that we dony get enough videos lol good job bud keep em comin.

[@davidlee0817]

Good to see ya brother .. your videos are great. Good ole country folk wisdom!!

[@1945thom]

the nice, neat rock row is a signature of a good farm. i was impressed with your

[@sleepermd2]

I love these episodes! These are the best!

[@meehan302]

That's a beautiful uplifting video. Great illustrations and photographs and -compulsive viewing

[@user-no2bp4mn5i]

This was absolutely awesome! You were funny and informative at the same time,great video! God bless !

[@shanehartley1957]

Best videos on KZbin.

[@warp9988]

These are awesome. Such a good spirited attitude, and lots of fun, and lots of know-how shared in an affable fun way. I love when I pop on youtube and there's finally a new Farm Hands Companion video!

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thank you so much, Warp. Very kind words, indeed. And thanks to everyone for your kindness and comments!

[@jondavies5814]

Really enjoyed this. Great stuff

[@jamesyarker2862]

Thank you Pa Mac!

[@yanknoz9710]

LOL! Great video. Still smilin with that ending (I can envisage a sequel coming up, "The Return of ... ). And good info at the same time. Thank you.

[@longbowbanjoAL]

love that version of cluck old hen at 17:50. love a lot of the music in your videos. discovered you today. subbing now lol

[@BacktotheBasics101]

Love your videos.👍🏼 Love your sense of humor.😂 Thank you for taking the time to make these awesome videos. Happy trails from the back to the basics 101 channel. Luke

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thank YOU, Back to the Basics 101 for an amazing library of fine videos! (and, if that weren't enough, you give us some good advice for happy livin'!)

[@BacktotheBasics101]

farmhandscompanion I am truly honored. Again I love your show.

[@bz3852]

great too see another video!!!!!

[@frankdeegan8974]

Great job. Good friends!

[@richardschaffling9882]

Fantastic video

[@lanevotapka4012]

Great movie as always Pa Mac! Thanks for all the helpful information. I currently live in the city, but I look forward to living in the country someday and trying my hand at this.

[@shellywelsh2316]

Excellent, thank you!!!!

[@sneak6654]

Great video, and thanks for taking the time and effort for making and sharing it. Very much appreciated.

[@farmhandscompanion]

My pleasure, Sneak 66!

[@benjammoran87]

An upload rare anomaly... Still subscribed nothing quite like this channel on KZbin keep it up don't be such a stranger

[@jimobrien7490]

its been a while. I've missed your video's. glad to see a new one!!

[@ibsoarin]

Pa Mac, I agree completely with your introduction. I am currently trying to figure out how to make and use a barking spud. The KZbin videos how to forge a barking spud from scratch seem to be learning themselves as they are making one. I am not a blacksmith and the few I know are not interested in making one unless I can provide a vintage example. I have resorted to converting a "Central Forge 4 in Scraper/Chopper with Wood Handle" from Harbor Freight into a barking spud. I am suspicious that the few KZbin videos on how to sharpen and use a barking spud are individuals trying to figure it out like me and don't have a clue. Does a wise and resourceful person like you know? Your knowledge on the use of a froe to make wood shakes and your determination to restore the Golden New Model #3 sorghum mill are commendable. Thank you for the many informative and entertaining videos.

[@farmhandscompanion]

Based on my anecdotal "research", most southern folks that needed poles peeled just used whatever they had available or adapted something for the job. The one I used on the sorghum mill pole was a piece of stout buggy axle with a flat iron welded to it. But my favorite tool for peelin' poles I've not yet even had an opportunity to show. It was an odd homemade tool I found at an auction, made from a small section of a crosscut saw about 14 inches wide, with sweet gum handles on both ends like a drawknife. The back side of the saw was the "sharp" end, and the blade itself was arched to take the bark off about a third of the diameter of the pole at one swipe. Easily made without a lot of special tools or skills and does the job better than anything I've tried. Hope all that helps!

[@DarrenMalin]

for me the whole homestead would be 'kitchen garden' :)