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[@arabellaarabella8840]

I always sow double what I want. Extra seedlings are an excellent form of barter currency. I post on FB farm groups that I am up for trades. I have traded for seedlings of different veggies, baby chicks, ducks and rabbits. Plus stuff like fencing, tools, quilt material, future produce, and labor! You could trade your extras for those cattle panels!

[@angelablair7421]

May I just say that your speech and verbal skills are so very elegant and articulate! I’m watching your videos, I have never seen anyone with the kind of poise and grace and fluidity that you have in your movements and how you express things. In my mind, this is how royalty should sound. You are a real lady ma’am😊❤️👍🏻

[@truthbetold2611]

That, the language and movement, drew me more than the cottage to this channel.

[@mandythislovelypath3740]

You do plant math like me. "We probably need about 6 plants, so I'll plant 35."

[@Chronicles1611]

We use cattle panels for our tomatoes, it's a game changer 👍🍅

[@rebeccah8912]

Laurie S I do the same and it sure has made a big difference.

[@t_nels]

Missing when you worked together. Isn't that the way it is in life. Those moments. You are so gifted that the process of making and building is recorded.

[@AcornHillHomestead]

We layer grass clippings and wood chips between rows. It really works well to hold moisture. The material breaks down and works wonders to feed our soil for the next year. It stinks having to bag the grass but its so worth it. And its free. Our grass is sparse and we get lots of sand but still worth the work. Our sandy plot is finally looking like soil and the worms love it. I also use cardboard to block weeds. When we start a new bed its always no dig, cardboard, grass clippings, wood ash, a little compost leaves and wood chips.

[@charaayars4692]

Shaye, you have great hands! Strong, imperfect woman's hands, that are filled with skill, strength and gentleness! While we haven't had the farm life that you all have, we've had our share of gardens and dirty work, that always makes my hands look sorta ugly... Stains, chipped nails, cuts/nicks etc... but those hands tell a story--a much bigger and deeper story than fragile perfection....

[@reighngold]

I love that there isn't like this perfectly planned out planting guide! You just think of it up and plant them. I love love love that!

[@AslansAngel1]

You cut strawberries just like my grandmom-- with the knife towards her thumb. Always made me panic. LOL Thanks for the good memory. :)

[@tbrown2302]

Hubby has a great idea with cattle panels. We participated in a community garden for a couple years and that’s what they used. Worked great!

[@donhepler294]

We started extra plants and sold our surplus. It has now become a good boost to springtime income. We also sometimes swap extra plants for other things we want to try but are not ready to do a bunch.

[@markbaumgardner3760]

"Here's the thing about Tomatoes Seed starts" They usually all come up and we don't want to thin any of them, so we divide them, transplant them into bigger pots and try figure out where were going to plant them all...:)

[@sagwafare]

Your home is too die for- as are the gardens. Lovely.

[@rachelc.7152]

I love how Stu is calculating the spacing for tomatoes very precisely and Shaye is like "I just want all the tomatoes!" I always start way to many tomatoes and peppers and end up giving tons of starts away to friends. I also have a tendency to plant way to many every year, and by August we are drowning in tomatoes. We should do a seed swap in the Cooking Community!

[@shawnabailes2069]

This year I'm utilizing weed barrier and cattle panels in my garden. Several cattle panels have been arched for vining plants to grow up and several (six) are just held up long ways with t-posts to support my Amish paste tomatoes. I've got those in already (I'm in GA!) and I'm anxiously awaiting my April last frost date so I can transplant my indoor starts. This crazy lady has over 500 seeds started inside! That may not be as many as some, but it's a major feat for me!

[@countryfrau8328]

Go, go, go! Awesome!

[@sadielynn4298]

I love using the basket weave method for trellising my tomatoes. Makes life so easy and very cost effective when you save your twine from your straw and hay bails. Then your only cost is the actual posts

[@littlefarmfolk]

Haha my husband and I are the same way with math, he’s accurate and precise... I just slap it together (it still comes out nice ) 😉

[@michaelhogan9053]

STU math: 75' divide 3' equals 25. SHAYE math: I'll err on the side of caution. STU Sounds good, so how many are there? SHAYE Well three times what we need so that is seventy-five THOOUUSSSANND!! Let's put in another row!

[@joanneganon7157]

You are lucky that man loves you! Jo Jo in VT

[@jodollman8136]

I'm enjoying your videos. Please give that wonderful husband of yours the first bite once in a while.

[@carriejacobsen9392]

New Sharpies 😍😍😍

[@cherylanderson3340]

Homemade panna cotta with your own honey sounds amazing! I've never had it, & forgot all about it! Which reminds me - when I heard of an Italian dessert - a pie made of Ricotta, that also seems like something worth making, about which I'd also forgotten about - for several years, until now, that is - so thanks for 2 yummy desserts in my future!.

[@rhondathibault59]

Ricotta pie is amazing!

[@doriegeorge6686]

LOVE!! A new sharpie! It's the simple things.

[@knitvids]

Trying cattle panels too this year! I just love how relaxing your vlogs are..I just sigh while watching.

[@edgeofthebayou]

I so love watching your channel. So elegant and charming, it makes my heart smile. -Sandy 🥰

[@karenwarehime5494]

Y'all are delightfully fun to watch!

[@dionjones6740]

You're cooking videos always make me wish I was there. Everything you cook looks so yummy. Best Wishes. Grandpa Jones.

[@becky4321]

Oh my goodness you hilarious with your garden planning on the fly. I spend weeks planning how many of each plant and where and then do math to figure out each seed based on their percentage rate of germination and even plan out each tray. Then I measure out on stick for the exact depth of each seed. Then I measure out and mix my seed starting soil recipe. You guys did everything in like 2 minutes while throwing pre-made bagged potting soil in your trays. Lol we are on opposite spectrums of garden planning and starting. 😂

[@tommathews3964]

I love my cattle panels for trellising! They're ugly as can be, but SO functional! 11panels in tomatoes, 5 for a bean tunnel, one for cukes, one for limas etc. Looks like I'm growing T Posts and cattle panels :) Man, Stu, that was a mean little tease she pulled right there at the end. I'm sure you had plenty! Y'all still have a ton of snow.....won't be long. Love your videos!

[@chabille]

I love that you use voices over and "live" voices.

[@honeyfurfarm2182]

I see those seed savers exchange seed packets! We go once a year in the fall to enjoy the last of their displays and their beautiful orchard! We live about an hour away from them in Wisconsin. Super cool that you grow them too! 😁

[@Jake-sz2ij]

That's awesome u guys! I'm so ready for spring 👍

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

I'm starting tomatoes in the next couple days too. I'm doing a couple thousand starts this year, and planting isn't so bad, but writing all the tag is the worst, lol. I just I need a fresh sharpie too.

[@amberharbour4992]

Could you do a video on your bulk items you buy like your honey? Where do you buy them?what do you buy? How long will it last?etc

[@maryreynolds5310]

Brings back memories..So I planted tomatoes a few yrs back. Thought I had better plant a few more, the weather had been terribly! Omgoodness...I didn’t realize just how hardy these little buggers were..I had SO MANY tomatoes, they fed many people for the whole summer and into fall. Just sayin’

[@unclevig7276]

Yes to the cattle panels! Use them for tomatoes and bow 5 of them over together to make a tunnel for our pole beans.

[@DigtheGoodLife]

These videos make me smile! ❤️❤️

[@noramax2925]

We use the cattle panels for cucumbers and pole beans. Growing vertical gives more ground growing room for other crops. Our best success for tomatoes (and we have tried them all) is cement rebar wire, cut in lengths and made into cylindrical cages. The gages are now going on 20 year old and still holding up. Each cage is staked up on the inside so the wind doesn’t blow them down. The tomato plants are off the ground and grow taller than the cages. Huge success! Panda cotta is the best. Have you ever made coffee panda cotta? It’s worth trying!! Love your channel.

[@valerieturner9708]

+1 on the cattle panel for tomatoes

[@MrsThebault]

+2 on the cattle panel!

[@charaayars4692]

I know what you mean about onions! We planted over 500 one spring and they lasted from harvest into march! it was awesome!

[@naturecandygardens]

Cattle panels are 👍 Yay seed starting time 🌱💐💚

[@DansonforJoy]

Mmmm! Panna cotta sounds GOOD! 👌😁

[@katiesbeauties2694]

Love a new sharpie!!

[@loraineleuschke4186]

Seed planting in the hot house in cold weather, does it get any better?

[@SAlvitre29]

Ya, I'd try a panna cotta recipe with fresh fruit and dark chocolate in April...❤

[@ShadowPoet]

though "err" and "error" have the same latin base word (so does erratic, erroneous) and in some contexts very similar meanings, err and error are not always interchangeable per se especially in this particular usage as "err on the side of" is an idiomatic expression. The proper title should be "err on the side of more" not error... food for thought :)

[@seepingspringsfarm6017]

we cut panel in half, raise up 18 inches wire to posts, wonderful.

[@mountainsidefarm8357]

Oh em gee with you two!!! Stu does math the old way!!

[@patriciahorton8588]

Was watching another KZbinr who uses tpost on each side of plant then uses cowpanel arched from side to side then uses zip ties to secure panel to tpost. Pretty arch and everything hangs down, tomatoes, beans, such etc.

[@asubstantiallife7557]

Another awesome vlog post, Shaye and Stu! Quick tech question: what products do you use to CREATE your vlog? Video equipment, mic's, etc! Thanks! xoxo

[@walkbyfaithfamily9177]

Love your videos ♥️

[@rhondawelker6742]

Cattle panels here, too. Works great. 😃

[@rebeccabodmer5498]

Love your videos 😊

[@silvertonguedaywalker9116]

A 50mm lens would be good to photograph what you made. What Camera do you use for filming? Guys we do not have Heated lamps, we have a couple of Coldframe Greenhouses can we start Tomatoes off in the coldframe? x we will then put them in pots with canes to grow up,. We do not have a large garden this will be the first year that we will grow them. How do you keep the slugs etc off of your Veg? x much love from Enhland x

[@tencyross3156]

You have totally inspired me to start some things. Random question but what mic are you using?

[@danic8460]

You guys look like a nice couple😊

[@Mistycolleen]

Yes to cattle panels! I'll never go back to staking or cages....

[@harc3524]

Cattle panels work great!

[@allindirtswife]

We don't have a greenhouse and I'm very new to gardening; where in the house do you suggest to put these seed trays? Also, would this apply as well to some flower seeds I want to plant in the spring? Thanks in advance

[@heathshomestead7096]

Another lovely video. May I ask what you use for movie making (video editing)? I ask because I'm currently shopping for one (for Windows 10). I've tried using the app that comes with windows 10, but the video is completely distorted, with green pixels and lines. I've tried a freebie online which is no good either. I'm asking around for recommendations. Thanks!

[@mya514]

I love the green house...did you build it yourself ?....omg the size of that honey jug...yum 😍

[@theelliotthomestead]

Yes, we did.

[@booridge7795]

Cattle Panel's are great! Cucumbers, Tomatoes!👍

[@VanBelleNZ]

Encore with the videos dear ones! Johnny’s... Wondering if there’s a Canadian equivalent? 🌱 WestCoast Seeds are wonderful but I’m looking into other options if you know of any!

[@lisaporch8922]

2acre Homemacre I would love to know too. Have you found corn that grows well in Canada every year mine doesn’t. I’m in Ontario

[@ericalarsen9175]

I bet you’ve had this question hundreds of times, so my apologies in advance... Where did you find your lovely daily apron?? I am looking for just the thing and have struggled to find something durable, comfortable, and beautiful. I hope that you’re flattered to know that I have some serious apron envy. 💗

[@rebeccah8912]

Erica Larsen I hope she shares but if she doesn't grove has a great one: www.grove.co/catalog/product/eucalyptus-apron/?v=3320&attrsrc=18&attrpg=catalog otherwise world market has some great ones too.

[@charaayars4692]

do you all have maples out there? maple sugaring seems like something ya'll would love to do :D

[@RiverPlaid]

You to are beautiful together.🌸

[@jeanneamato8278]

How original- you have white dirt! I don’t think it will catch on though.

[@HealedandThriving]

8 weeks Tomatoes = squeal with glee😁

[@leobaltz2057]

Cattle panels rock for tomatoes

[@cd2659]

How many tomatoe plants did you plant?

[@angeladyson7367]

What bait do you use in your rat traps?

[@rudyragland5776]

What kind of camera are you using?

[@MsCaterific]

💜

[@wellhiddenranch2358]

Hello Elliott Family! I would love to know more about the brand of canned tomatoes that you love??Thank you😊

[@shanah2900]

Well Hidden Ranch I would bet it is Jovial brand in glass.

[@wellhiddenranch2358]

Thank You, I didn't quite catch the name! 🍅

[@terriefriday2462]

What type of rat trap do you use?

[@catcls9205]

wowo, where do yall live? beautiful countryside

[@tammyrusso4340]

❤️

[@debbiewalker9195]

To buy seeds from a catalog, what company do you recommend?

[@theelliotthomestead]

Johnnys Select Seeds and Seed Savers

[@ka6148]

My husband would wonder if I was sick ,😳😳 only 25 tomatoes......... *Do y'all still have a cow ? *

[@paulacothren3591]

Please consider a true seed starting mix. No wonder your pepper seeds did not germinate in Miracle Gro

[@michaeldemetriou3043]

❤👌

[@ifferl8781]

At the 13 minute mark Steve's words cut out

[@Thisisit120]

Can you show us the rat trap that you use? I need something that works.

[@jmortsail]

There are hundreds of easy diy easy trap videos on KZbin. It's actually really strange haha

[@lisaporch8922]

Every year I try to start seeds but I don’t have a window in my house with a lot of sun so they get long and skinny and I end up having to buy starts 😩. What can I do?

[@peacepocketmama4276]

Lisa Porch try using grow lights 16 hrs/day

[@lisaporch8922]

How do I know which one to buy there are soooooo many

[@sarainsopo9743]

Any grow light will work. I don’t even use Grow lights...mine are just shop lights and work great!

[@PatriciaJessup]

Hello i am new to The Elliot Homestead. Learning lots. Does anyone know what fruit is grown in the orchards on the land? Or are the fruit trees on someone else's property?

[@nancycowan6109]

Patricia Jessup This a seriously lovely channel. And it’s beautifully produced. But I don’t think I’ve ever read a direct response to questions. More’s the pity.

[@melissagannon5711]

Probably cherries and apples being near Wenatchee. The orchards are not their property.

[@PatriciaJessup]

Yes Nancy I did some occasional scrolling to see if there was any interaction between the viewers and the Elliots, definitely a shame.

[@venicemitchell1407]

@@PatriciaJessup I've noticed that as well. Many on KZbin don't respond at all to questions asked, but they will ask for you to subscribe to their channels and purchase products they sell.

[@Scarlettfever1223]

Patricia, the orchard is on the neighbor's property and I believe Shaye mentioned on her blog that they're cherries. 😊 Now, as for the rest of these replies, I don't mean to be rude, but the responses on here are a bit selfish. The Elliots have four kids, a homestead, Shaye runs a blog and has a doTERRA business, has to homeschool the kids, is probably writing another book, and has her cooking community program. Not to mention she cooks homemade meals multiple times a day. I don't know if Stu still works outside of the home, but I'm sure he pitches his fair share in with family life and has more than enough to work on around the homestead. And somehow, they find time to create these videos. Shaye is relatively active and responsive on instagram, and shares all the information she can about products and her property on her blog. This family is not here specifically as entertainment for us and they certainly don't owe us anymore of their time or anymore information than they choose to share. We don't have to agree with it, but they have more than enough on their plate and don't need to be reading comments under a video they spent time creating just to see people say they aren't doing enough.

[@mittiecollins4097]

Stu keeps fading out?

[@avonleanne]

what is the cooking community?

[@tracyhayward1920]

Near the end when you are in the kitchen, the sound cuts in and out.

[@GracefullyPlanned]

I believe that was on purpose

[@bizzybee852]

Why oh why are you buying seeds from Johnnie's? They are a great company, but very few of their seeds are heirlooms or open-pollinated. You ought to check out Seed Savers Exchange and places like Annie's Heirloom Seeds and there are so many more great organic heirloom seed companies online. You could get an amazing variety of wonderful tomatoes, beans, peppers, etc.

[@nicholeschoenecke796]

What a shame to see Seed Savers Exchange seed fall into a tray filled with Miracle Grow.

[@mandythislovelypath3740]

Surprised me too!

[@rhondathibault59]

It took all that math to divide 75 by 3??

[@floatytoes]

I love your content and like all your videos but why do you mute other people's voices so much? I would rather hear the back and forth than just your response.

[@annasophia7977]

Are you pregnant?

[@thelandofmint]

You are beautiful, please don't wear such a massive amount of makeup. It's laden with chemicals.❤❤

[@maggiesue4825]

Don't get me wrong - I love your videos - BUT. The whole time you were working in the dirt, you were pushing your hair away from your face. Then, in the kitchen, you were pushing your hair out of your face again. I realize it's a home kitchen (believe me, mine is too), but, I'm not sure I wouldn't find a dirt-covered hair or two in your cooking on a day such as this. I'll probably get slammed for this comment, but it's meant well.

[@angelacross2216]

Maggie Sue no worries. Seed compost is sterilized, by definition, to stop seedlings damping off.

[@BacktoEdenUrbanFarm]

People need a little dirt in their diet...it's healthy! 😀

[@nancycowan6109]

They’re cooking and doing their thing for their family. And seriously, if I was there eating that yummy food, I wouldn’t complain about an errant hair. Home kitchen ... get that part?

[@maggiesue4825]

@@nancycowan6109 Thank you - I knew someone would get snarky.

[@nancycowan6109]

Maggie Sue oh yeah. That was really snarky. Lol.