What's Made the Biggest Difference (+ healthy pancake recipe!)

Our goal for this growing season was to move from surviving to thriving. Implementing these 5 things have had the most impact on the success of the growing season this year from pastures to crops on our small 5 acre homestead.
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[@Lucinda_Jackson]

You are such an impressive couple! It's always such a pleasure to watch you and your children find the joy in life and in everyday tasks instead of begrudging them. And you never stop looking for ways to improve your lives, your animals' lives, your crops and your property. What impresses me most is that you are frugal but wise, willing to spend on the things necessary to add true efficiency and value to your everyday. The AGA, the Vitamix, the electric wheat grinder, the tractor, etc. You see the value in investing in long lasting, high quality equipment and finding a used, great condition model. So smart! ❤

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Aw! Thank you so much for the constant encouragement! We truly appreciate it so much!

[@nathaliedasilva555]

Please be careful pulling out that Giant Hogweed - it has those lacy white flowers on top. - if the juice gets on your skin and is then exposed to the sun it will cause a reaction and your skin will BURN!! it happened to me when I had a small garden in my backyard. Ouch!!! You all are amazing! I love watching you work together and make such good food to eat.

[@cosminelaancuta3790]

I love the way you manage your land your family and everything all together, but the way you describe , your narativ it’s just so beautiful and good for the ear to listen. God bless you and your family.

[@teresasuderman2199]

When you were mowing around your trees I was thinking "man, they need some mulch" and then you did it. I would recommend not having so much by the trunks though...like a donut shape. Love your videos. Great editing job!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you!! We will definitely pull that mulch back from around the trunk. Thanks for the tip!

[@Patti-1962]

For me, this video shows the correct way to handle life's challenges. And, being humble enough to learn valuable lessons from difficult times. It must be so satisfying to have videos documenting your journey, and being able to see the tremendous growth. Well done, and congratulations on acquiring your tractor!!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you so much! We often laugh at our early videos, but you're right, it's a good reminder of the journey and growth. Thanks for pointing that out! We are so thankful for this kind and encouraging community!!

[@ValGalandTheKitKats]

Don't know if this would help but my grandparents have always painted the trunk of their fruit trees with white latex paint so the tree trunk doesn't burn and keeps bugs from crawling up. They also pulled the mulch farther out since roots extend the width of the tree and pulled the mulch away a few inches from the trunk to prevent rot, mold etc. Love your videos...what a great childhood your kids have.

[@christieogren607]

I agree about not put the mulch up to the trunk of the tree. Looks like you are doing a great job though.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

That’s interesting! And thanks for the tip, we will definitely go do that! 😊

[@VickiLittrell-ls7tn]

The suckers around the bottom of the trees also need to be removed. Love your channel!

[@ciaragracelewis]

@@ValGalandTheKitKats yes! I’ve heard they do something similar in Greece with natural ingredients

[@paulsims6888]

When spouses have a common goal in life, working together is priceless. The children are absorbing all this too. Just awesome. The only thing with a tractor is you will find more things to do with it. Make more possible! Looking forward to seeing what is possible! Do you have your finishing mower behind the tractor set at maximum height? I mow pastures also, but with a rough cut/brush mower and try to leave about 6". Just knock the seed heads/flowers off.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Really appreciate your comment :) And yes, our project list is only expanding now with the tractor! The finish mower is set fairly high, but probably not 6". I usually only drop it all the way down on the sections that are a bit thinner and already grazed lower by the cows. Most of the areas that are thicker and have longer grass, I do raise it up a bit so the wheels aren't even touching just to knock things down a bit like you mention. Thanks for watching!

[@iowalayensbeekeeping]

You guys have taught me a few things. With your trees you should pull the mulch back from the trunk are remove any suckers growing at the trunk.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you for the tip! We will definitely be doing that!

[@robinkaufmann2739]

I have really been enjoying your content! If I may offer it, when you put mulch around trees be careful to not pile it around the trunk. It holds moisture and promotes rot & fungi. It's great as weed control just pull it back away from the trunk so that it isn't touching the tree. Hope that helps! My husband has worked for a plant nursery that sells trees for many years.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you and thanks for sharing that with us! We will be doing that right away! 😊

[@TheJchannelofficial]

Expect a long cold winter. Store up the abundant harvest.

[@marianreddy9848]

Love your channel and your beautiful family, work ethics and values. Well done on progressing at your own pace and always considering the land. In gardening there is a saying the 1st year it sleeps, 2nd year it creeps and 3rd year it😢leaps. We😂done, you are an absolute inspiration!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Ha! Yep, that’s basically exactly what we were experiencing! Thank you for your kind words!

[@alaskanbassethound]

I love how you emphasize gratitude in almost every video! I know this kind of lifestyle is wonderful but it can also be exhausting and challenging. Having the right perspective really can make the biggest difference.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

100% agree with you about the perspective piece. It has made such a difference in my life! Jim is always a glass half full guy and I tend to be more negative so I always appreciate his optimism rubbing off on me! Thanks for watching :)

[@renata-s5b]

I have just make the pancakes. I ate them with honey and put some peanut butter on top. Not much. Definitely versatile recipe. The last one eaten with a scoop of plain yogurt. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

So glad you enjoyed them! Your additions sound delicious!

[@AZJH8374]

Little Mountain Ranch says to plant rhubarb & comfrey around your fruit trees. Especially apple 🍎

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Good to know! Thanks!

[@AZJH8374]

I love garden & cooking videos. 🍳

[@dennisnagel4422]

Very well done folks !!! Thanks for sharing / bring us along.

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

This was very informational. I love your videos. You guys are amazing , such hard workers. It thrills me that you have great harvest this year. You've worked so hard for it. Be blessed.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks so much, Carol!!

[@truthseeker6370]

KZbin apparently doesn't want me/anyone commenting...requiring a Very Long Delay in ability to post a comment on your video. I waited their ridiculous required time though! Your family is doing everything Right! From homeschooling your littles, to growing and producing your own meat and veggies! So much wholesome Real nutrition in your meals. Your family is not only self-sustainable, your children learn Your values, get to be what normal kids used to be, and if you have firearms and ammo....you are prepared so much better than the rest of society, Kudos to you! LOVE Joelle's (sp?) term...'Stacking Values"!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Aw! Thanks for being patient and still commenting!!! We really appreciate the encouragement!

[@atdepaulis]

I never was able to get asparagus crowns to grow but started them from seed and had 98% germination rate 😊totally surprised me.. its year 3 and got a decent first years harvest and ended up with a couple female plants I was able to get to reseed itself and have some baby plants that will be providing a harvest in 2-3 more years! Kind of an accidental thing but I figured if the original plants live 15 years then I will still get harvests from the ones 12 yrs old and so on if they keep succession planting on its own? Lol But this yr I put the seeds in a specific spot myself since I knew what was happening to pretend I can somehow “control” the placing of the new plants lol

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

That’s exciting!! We are hoping to do something similar with a few of ours that are seeding. Thanks for sharing!!

[@stasiunyamato8315]

Incredible family

[@vasutyagi3410]

Always Love watching your videos, and learning many things.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

So glad these videos have been helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@chongseitmooi2593]

Good young enthusiastic family ❤

[@susie6315]

Love it. ❤ Our tomatoes did terrible for some reason, they are not ripening and mostly cracking if they do start to ripen. Thinking about doing a soil test idk..

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Oh bummer!! It’s not going to be an earth shattering tomato year over here either but I’m thankful for what’s there. It totally happens though, our squash did terrible last year and we still have no idea why. This year, they are back to normal. Keep on keepin on! Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@susie6315]

@@FromScratchFarmstead Thank you for the recipes, love them all! Yes, I'm thankful for what we have as well. Zucchini went wild, so many we planted heirloom. The pole beans are good and our bell peppers are doing pretty well.☺️💕 Going to plant beets soon and see what happens.

[@Mandy-q6c]

Wondering how big of a cellar/basement you have. How many freezers. Since have no place to store apples, potatoes & such, I have to can or freeze them. Was trying to figure out way to retrofit cellar under house since crawl space isn’t hard to get into. Got this idea from a guy I was talking with in store who buying large quantities of sweet potatoes. Dig out section & covered with straw. Have you heard of such.

[@kenman200]

So good! Thank you

[@muddymississippientertainm7285]

Just love watching

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you!

[@auntiepam5649]

Thank you I always enjoy your videos.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

So glad you're enjoying them!

[@simplehomeschool1293]

Thanks for the pancake recipe! Trying it out this week with the kids 😊

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Awesome! I hope you all enjoy that one! Thanks for watching!

[@ciaragracelewis]

systems baby! 🎉

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yesss!!

[@improvingISAAC]

Love it ❤️

[@HeatherMama7]

I recently read a book from the library which I think you guys would really enjoy, it’s called Grow a Little Fruit Tree by Ann Ralph!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you for the suggestion! I'm writing that down now. :)

[@albertnett7864]

Fun video to watch.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks!

[@rumpledbark]

An EASIER WAY to garden: Creating landraces crops that are more genetically diverse and adapted to your specific garden. The effort side of landrace gardening is that it requires seed-saving on a regular basis. And there is a first-year effort of collecting many varieties of a species-usually 5 - 50 varieties depending on how large a plot you can dedicate to growing the landrace. The seeds are mixed and planted. The plants that mature, seeds are saved, and they are planted the next year. . . . The easy side of landrace gardening: • As much as possible, you avoid buying and spreading inputs such fertilizers and pesticides-even organic ones. The process avoids using plastic. • You don’t need to concern yourself about the isolation distances of most crops. In fact, cross-pollination is very important in developing the genetic diversity and local adaptation of a crop. • You let nature do the work of deciding which plants survive your soil, climate, and pests. • Generally, the third generation of seeds have enough genetic diversity and can adapt to your local ecosystem enough that you can choose to save only the seeds of the plants that fit your desires-perhaps flavor, color, size, resistance to a specific pest, ability to withstand season extension. . . . Joseph Lofthouse [author of Landrace Gardening] saves seeds based on all of these desires as well as seeds of the plants that can withstand his “less-than-perfect” weeding. • You can keep plant records, but on the other hand you can leave record-keeping to nature.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Wow. Thanks for the information and for watching!

[@kimr4005]

Goodness y’all are cute. Love your channel

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Aw! Thanks so much!

[@Ольга-б3и3ж]

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[@cm9770]

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[@PurePodo]

Hi，how can we keep in touch with you to have a collaboration?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Hi! Feel free to shoot us an email.