When Fall Comes - Ep. 2 | Bed Clearing | I Love Grow Bags | Finally Harvesting Roselle/Sorrel (Q&A)

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[@breatheu]

I love your easy-going personality. It is almost like you are that friend that is easy to hang with. Your videos are easy to watch because you are so real and unpretentious. It's like we are in the garden with you and you are chatting as you work.

[@Raina10buschy]

Yes! that’s what made me watch! Her vibe is so comforting 💕

[@YellowDoorUrbanHomestead]

Awwww that makes me happy to read! That’s exactly how I want it to be. I don’t know everything and we learn together from each other! Thank you for the comment!

[@expresshon1]

Yesssss! Perfect explanation.

[@designjunky8859]

@breatheu I was thinking the same thing. It’s like we’re actually in the garden with her. The conversation/chat isn’t forced…it flows. She’s a breath of fresh air🥰😉

[@JeanetteThomas-tk7le]

Hello. I'm in Guyana, South America,. I enjoy your videos. What you call Roselle, we call Sorrel. Very popular around Christmas time as a drink. We remove the seeds and soak the flesh in hot water for 24 hours. You can add cloves and some cinnamon to spice it up. Then sweeten to taste and serve cold. Very refreshing. You can also make sorrel wine too if you are adventurous. to keep sorrel year round, you can de-seed and dehydrate the flesh then vacuum seal.

[@YellowDoorUrbanHomestead]

Hi! Ok thank you! I really want to try this drink. The plants are growing so well. They are beautiful too. They’ll be in my garden from here on out!

[@maylinguardiadefletcher1140]

Other way to spice it is adding ginger while cooking. Let it cool, add ice cubes and sweetener. It's delicious too.

[@Reikiht56]

Most Caribbean Islands use sorrel also. Ginger gives it a nice flavor. It's also called hibiscus. 🇹🇹 🇹🇹

[@MsVeeTheVisionary]

Hi Asia, I absolutely love your videos. I've binged out on your videos for the past 2 weeks. You are so inspiring. Love the t-shirt. As soon as you have merchandise, I'll definitely order.

[@rosalindhb]

They have that t shirt on etsy.

[@steadyathome5201]

Amazon has that T-shirt too

[@YellowDoorUrbanHomestead]

Hi 👋🏾! Thank you!

[@darlenehoover6577]

When you have a big spider in your garden you know youre doing it right. 🙂👍

[@carleanr4051]

That’s great to know ‘cause I have several 🤣

[@barbaramcnair5463]

Asia, roselle can be used for tea, syrup and even wine. The plant is a perennial in zones 9 thru 12.

[@myurbangarden7695]

All for it! Love that flower and the beautiful pink tea.

[@sylviaw.1584]

Love the style of "I do what I can". I think you are really doing well with working a full time job and making videos to bring us along in your gardening journey :)

[@melodyburey3158]

Hi Asia ,in Jamaica Roselle is called Sorrel we use it to make our Christmas drink amongst other things ,now try to let the Roselle open up like a flower that's when they are really ready for harvest it also has seed pods inside that you can harvest and put to dry to plant again.

[@susanok2264]

As a subscriber, can't remember if I've already shared this basil preservation tip with you that gives flavor and texture of fresh basil. But since you have so much, I find this process easy to do, and doesn't take up much space in the freezer. Pull or cut leaves off bunches of basil and drop the bowl full of washed basil in boiling water for 15 or so seconds. Transfer to ice water bowl. Squeeze out water or put in salad spinner. Place basil in small pieces of plastic wrap and roll into cigar shapes that fit in quart freezer bags. Throughout cold seasons, pull out what you need, and chop (or not) for sauces, etc. I also grate directly onto garlic bread before baking. You can also grate directly on prepared foods to add fresh basil flavor.

[@MyHumbleNest]

I feed my marigolds to my chickens. I read it deepens the color and nutrition of the yolk. Other than that, I am just happy they keep some bugs at bay for the garden.

[@aintcookin]

I just discovered you while recovering from the dreaded COVID. I am in love with your very real, very achievable attitude!! I thought you were in New Orleans from the outer surroundings that I could see, but from the address, you are in Virginia! A beautiful place with beautiful people. You have re-ignited my gardening spirit! I am so ready!!

[@YellowDoorUrbanHomestead]

O no! Hopefully you have recovered! Awww thank you so much, I really appreciate that! Yep, I’m in VA. O yay, I’m so happy to hear that!

[@stephaniegreen7121]

Hello love your videos. If I can say I’ve been grow/planting marigolds since I was a child. Once the flower head wither away you can save them allow to dry out completely. They become seeds to grow for next year. As a child we would put them in brown paper bags and kept in a cool dark dry place. In the spring we would open the head just with our fingers and boom plant in soil and watch them grow. Thanks again for your videos. I love to garden and was going through and you came up. I liked what I saw and I decided to subscribe a month ago. Take care

[@YellowDoorUrbanHomestead]

Hi 👋🏾! Ok thank you for the info! Next year I’ll keep more of the flowers for sure. Thank you for subscribing and the support!

[@magentasunbringer]

you immediately won my heart with being so sweet to the orb weaver at the beginning

[@pamelamarshall3665]

Yes! I have such a hard time pulling things that still look good (or decent). Like so many others commenting, I really enjoy your personality and the way you are so laid back about your gardening.

[@carolgladney9890]

Only the second video I've seen, and I love it. You are so engaging, down to earth, I can imagine drinking coffee and talking for hours about gardening, canning, bugs, weeds, you name it! I wish my children would have an interest in all those things. (You're younger than my kids)

[@bigjayinga]

That was the best video ever. Best thing since cornbread. Thanks for are the info and comedy. You are very funny and I learned a lot. Keep up the good work.

[@YellowDoorUrbanHomestead]

Awww thank you! I appreciate it!

[@barbarablake7860]

Hello Asia, you are a delight to view. Like you I have a very small urban space that I love. In few days I will began the fall planting. You are a pleasure to watch and explain how you got started. See you later on your channel. O’yes I am afraid of mice. Good by!

[@kashifcottingham1947]

I love your easy-going personality. It is almost like you are that friend that is easy to hang with.

[@kathlynblack3517]

I watched you pull up pepper plants and mentioned throwing them in the compost. Peppers take a long while to grow from seed to production. I thought I'd mention that you can over winter those peppers in your green house, after you dig them up. Just trim the tops back to where you have only one main Y in the branching. Pot them up, water them and tuck them away. If it gets real cold, they could be carried indoors temporarily, but then can be returned to your green house. You will get a jump on production the following Spring. Works well with Eggplants too and even some cherry tomatoes. I do this every year. Zone 8 Texas

[@jessicaj6856]

I love your energy. I have one little raised garden that I had jalapeño peppers and red peppers in. I got one harvest out of them, then they died because it got so hot here in Arizona and I think I wasnt watering properly. I am gonna try and get more pots to begin fall planting. Thank you for sharing your gardening 💛

[@steffiejoe]

I love the taste of roselle leaves. The tea from the roselle flowers sweetened with liquid stevia is like natures Kool aid.

[@tamidavis3730]

Thats so funny about your hen- once I was clipping a hens wings and she still kept getting out. So I watched her a bit- she was crawling out through a loose spot under the fence😂. Here I clipped her wings for nothing.

[@YellowDoorUrbanHomestead]

Lol she may be doing the same. The quail coop also gives them a push 🤣🤣

[@jmillie64]

Hi Asia great video ! Happy Saturday, there is a hand tiller I use to loosen the dirt and lift those roots out, it works in my grow bags as well , very easy I'm a 73 years old so I like easy and really enjoy your gardening tips ❤

[@irahandwerker8557]

my eyes lght up everytime you put video on my93 yr old moms too you re are so genuine we have similar temps here in ga like you. i m plnting fall garden s well hopefully my second crop of tomtoes will ield soon i love these sungold lso black cherry bg crop of blck beuty eggplnts still eggplant parm for dinner tonight love yor root shirt all the best ira

[@YellowDoorUrbanHomestead]

Awwww I’m so happy to hear that! Tell mother I said hello! Good luck on your fall garden and your second set of crops!

[@payne1118ish]

Omg, I just found your videos and loving them. I absolutely love your attitude for gardening. You’ve motivated me to put my husband to work in the garden. He’s recently retired and running me a little crazy. If he can grow it, I’ll cook it. Keep up the good work.

[@michaelcarson7941]

You don't stress gardening but you make it fun. I always smile while learning on your channel thanks😊

[@karenpeddicordbaranauskas3211]

Hi Asia, I just found you, and I'm so excited to watch your videos. I love your video style in that you take us with you in what you do on a usual day in the garden. You inspire me because I just heard you say that you also work a full-time job AND keep chickens and a garden. I struggle to keep things watered here in Texas. I'll keep watching to hopefully see what your watering system is and also to learn how to have chickens. Thanks again, Asia 💗

[@pkharris]

That's a good days work! Watching the results of removing the roots will be interesting. About watering the empty beds, I heard that the good organisms that live in the soil need the moisture. I think that keeping them alive is how even dead soil is being rejuvenated because it improves each season as the organisms are able to do what they do.

[@bockgirl]

I love that you say, "my style of gardening...i do what i can." Your garden is amazing! And my favorite thing about you is you make it feel possible for other people to do it too. You dont put on airs or act like you know it all and you give real advice. I love your channel and im going to start mine like you did yours...with one good bed. And hopefully mine will be as successful as yours one day!

[@verucabeckwith3014]

Happy Saturday, Asia and homestead friends!

[@shangieshomedecorandlifestyle]

Hello Asia, I just watched you on Exploring Alternatives. I haven't watched a video here yet, but I am. You definitely have a beautiful garden, with a wonderful growing concept. New subscriber. You probably never hear from me again, I don't comment much or watch on my TV. But I wanted to introduce myself and give you a compliment. I shared that video with my brother in law who gardens. Take care.

[@YellowDoorUrbanHomestead]

Hello 👋🏾! Nice to meet you! I hope you enjoy(ed) the content!

[@budsoria6923]

I just wanted to say that I love your videos and what you have done and are doing with you garden and how you've come such a long way since 2020. I work for a farm but on the marketing side, and have always wanted to start my own little garden. Watching your videos has truly been inspiring. I love how easy-going you are and how you are so generous with information, it makes feeling a humanitarian connection with you effortless. I often try to share whatever wealth of information I can with our patrons at farmer's market. I feel that sharing with the world the simple little things they can do to make our food supply more sustainable on our own without depending on big corporations that go through so much food waste and compensate it with high food prices...anyway, my comment got a little lengthy but I just wanted you to know that you have a lot of respect from all over the world. Much "aloha" from Hawaii!

[@dianabenson1434]

Love your channel what a blessing you are. I am struggling with my garden this year it’s been so hot and dry here.Keep up what you do 🙏🥰

[@YellowDoorUrbanHomestead]

Thank you! Sending good vibes to your garden!

[@thanayi]

I love the relatable content of real-life gardening.

[@stacyharris9669]

Make a salad with the marigolds they are edible. You can also make pesto. That’s delicious with your basil.. and you just need pinenuts Parmesan cheese, a little bit of garlic in the house, olive oil, and lots of lots basil . Darling You are so sweet and inspiring. And some thing you might absolutely love is to keep some of these insects away from your lovely crops. I’ve been watching Robby and Gary in Southern California and she likes to use TULLE you know like poodle skirts and wedding veil type material rodents feel like it’s a trap and they won’t mess with it and then it’s so finally woven that other insects can’t get in!!!!

[@victorybeginsinthegarden]

That is why it's good to have chickens nothing goes to waist

[@allyk7476]

Hi Asia, love your channel. You are such an inspiration to me. I'm in zone 10b and can practially grow year round but pests and diseases are a challenge in So Fl. In the Caribbean sorrel makes a delicious beverage that's tasty and has a lovely deep cranberry color. Keep on growing and inspiring with your awesome videos.

[@carleanr4051]

I Boil the Roselle flower With ginger root, cinnamon and star anise. Let it steep. Then I sweetened with agave. Very yummy and good for you. 😊

[@jamieflint2550]

Wow, the rosell did great! I love hibiscus tea, especially iced - which I believe is made from rosell hibiscus blossoms. Yummy! 😋 😍 Definitey do the research, as you said, because it can lower blood pressure... I'm not sure how much is safe to drink. It seems to have lots of other benefits too! No worries about responding to comments... I would never expect it. I bet most of your viewers understand how busy life gets!

[@breatheu]

We steep it with ginger, after you sweeten and add ice, add lemon. So good

[@breatheu]

Basil and mint is an awesome tea. Basil, mint, lemongrass together, you'll love it

[@Charlotte-eg5ou]

Another fabulous video good to see you Asia

[@Rhoda175]

We call the rozelle Sorrell. In Jamaica we use it for our Christmas wine. Steep it with ginger, then sweeten. It is delicious. Also, as a tea.

[@MissZ1KCMO]

Rosella flowers can be harvested when the petals start wilting and falling off, leaving behind deep red coloured calyces.

[@jasalmon11]

Asia, why did you uproot the Sorrell when it is obviously still in bloom? By November, there would be so much more to harvest from the plant. This plant is so revered in my country for Christmas. Plus, this is just my opinion. Why throw away so much food... chicken or no chicken 😮😢

[@YellowDoorUrbanHomestead]

Hi 👋🏾! I needed the space for fall planting and there are also have four more plants in the garden. I don’t feel like I’m throwing away food because my chickens are eating it.

[@myurbangarden7695]

Amen. I am happy you uploaded today.

[@pamelaboyland6953]

I didn’t know peppers like to touch. Thanks 😊

[@victorybeginsinthegarden]

A freeze dryer is a good graduation present for one's self once the learn how to dry using heat well enough and basic caning techniques. I know i have picked up hobbies and put the down and spent too much on them. At least that is what I am telling myself because i want one so bad lol.

[@bockgirl]

Your posts are so fun and informative. How knowledgeable and practical you are makes gardening seem easy. Even though we all know it isnt! Your backyard is an oasis!

[@AmericanaGardens]

Love that you didn’t freak out when you saw the spider ❤

[@roseannamarshall2448]

Hi, im new to writing a comment but I'm not new to watching your channel. I finally had to express myself...I luv watching your channel because you are so real, not like the other channels I've watched. I follow your advice sometimes lol and I take your warning signs or your second opinions to heart lol Plus I don't feel bad when my growing area is untidy. lol you are not a messy gardener, you clean up at your own pace and it's ok i just want you to know that. You have a lot on your plate...your personality is spot on. You make me smile a lot So keep up the good work in growing your channel, wishing you the best and I will keep on watching😅 Aunt Rosey 😊

[@user-nn3tu1uo9b]

I don't have space in my backyard, but I'm very happy and inspired by ur love of gardening. I do a small flower garden in front.

[@jessie-2023]

Oh I loved this video and yes cash in 😂. My kids do they same and I do the same. Getting their help with tasks and they get to purchase their item. Win / win!

[@emilygardening]

Happy for your success with your channel!! Your growth is well deserved and so impressive. I love your gardening vlogs so much!

[@regenerativelifewayne]

Sign of fall beautiful big yellow garden spider 🕷️ free beautiful pest control

[@Henryroadgardens]

You are so precious and I truly enjoy watching your videos! I have a raised bed garden in my backyard too. It's my stress reliever!

[@UrbanHomesteadArtist]

Hi from Australia! I don’t think we consume the standard marigolds or they taste horrible. The medicinal marigold is Calendula which is a different plant but is common name ‘pot marigold’ has caused confusion. Great to find another urban edible gardener. 👋 Kayleen

[@LeahE613]

I do the same thing I just throw it all over the lawn and put it in a bag after I've made a giant mess in my yard.

[@humanpotential6080]

Deadheading your marigolds will definitely keep the blooms coming and that's what you want for your garden. Yes, I don't like the smell of hem either, however, bugs do! They can help you keep those worms at bay as well. The prettiest marigold blooms can be used on cakes and pastries and crafts during fall harvest (El Dia de Los Muertos specifically!). But my grandma grew them all over her garden and it kept pests away very well. Oh, and she used to send us out to collect yellow margarine tubs that she set out in her cucumber, cantaloupe and squash plants bed. The worms are attracted to the yellow thinking they are blooms and get trapped in the bowl. It's creepy and gross but it works! All the best to you and your abundant space Asia. I'm a new watcher here and I just love watching your videos as I'm in a 7B zone as well , and you are just lovely. Thank you for sharing your light. xo

[@shanellaj]

In Jamaica we call those rosell "Sorrell ". We would boil water and then at to the water to make a drink or even wine. Sometimes make a candied sorrel paste.

[@YellowDoorUrbanHomestead]

O nice! A few people have mentioned this. I’m drying them right now. I plan to try it soon!

[@MariThomas01]

I did suckers this year, they are just starting to produce and im so happy .

[@breatheu]

During the holidays, weddings, and special occasions, Jamaicans, and other islanders, steep with ginger, strain it, add sweetener, and white rum. 😊😊

[@VertigoVirgo94]

21:52 marigolds are good as perimeter plants to help distract pests, same with lavender, basil and thyme. If you ever start growing fruit trees they are great for the base of them to help keep the tree roots moist.

[@kimparrish1910]

Love your videos. So glad I found you. And yes, I love your shirt as well.

[@lysmalls658]

I like the Shirt. What are you going to do with the roselle

[@YellowDoorUrbanHomestead]

Thank you! I’m planning to make tea with it right now. I’m currently letting it dry.

[@lysmalls658]

@@YellowDoorUrbanHomestead Oh okay I have Roselle seeds I haven’t planted them yet

[@OCDishChick]

Hey Asia! You did great pulling out your summer plants. I’m slowly, but surely doing the same. This year I grew my peppers in one of my raised beds. I’m going to do like you did this year and grow them all inside grow bags next year so that during this summer/fall transition, I can scoot those peppers to the side and start my fall garden. 😂 I’m still getting tons of pepper so I won’t complain. Thanks for sharing! Have an amazing week!

[@elwandaa1882]

Hey Asia! You did an awesome job in your garden(clean-up). However, 😄you had me crackin' up all throughout this video.😄 Any who😄 As always, thanks for sharing!😊

[@Kwalton54]

Hi, get a three tongue fork to help turn your beds. It's much easier to lift, sift, and mix the soil. You have a nice garden.

[@YellowDoorUrbanHomestead]

Hi! I had one and it broke in this process 🤣🤣. I need to get a new one. Thank you!

[@TheCrazeenana]

I started Roselle seeds yesterday. You are such a blessing God has truly giving you a gift to inspire ppl to do things❤ 😂I am in the process of filling my new cinder block raised bed lot’s of organic stuff in there. Turning it several times a week maybe be ready in the fall season my goal. Asking God every step of the way to supply so far good. Lots of Coffee grounds from Starbucks now heard you can go to a juice bar to get pulp 😁 yes I’m there

[@ReasonsWhy5]

Hello there! Nice to see you doing what you do.🌱 I'm getting some plants out too. And I have seeds planted as well.🍃

[@KarenFinston]

I am new to your channel. I love your gardening style! Thank you for being honest and true to your intention. It gives us confidence to take chances on what we don’t know yet!! 35:36

[@lovenotes5299]

The stinky smell of marigolds is what keeps the pests away from your growing food, LOL

[@BrokeFarmer]

I gotta grow roselle next year

[@YellowDoorUrbanHomestead]

It’s a beautiful plant. I can’t wait to taste it.

[@pmstff700]

I have square grow bags but the top part folds in and dirt settles no matter how high I fill. yours look like they stand up well

[@reginae1694]

I have round bags that do the same thing and I roll mine down. That works

[@doraw7766]

Your personality is so pleasant and you give alot of information in a little bit of time. Thank you.

[@northern179]

Just stumbled across your channel and how Refreshing it is, watching…Subbed and Liked👍🏾

[@YellowDoorUrbanHomestead]

Awww thank you! I appreciate the support!

[@MbuviFarm]

I love how simple you make it!....Love all of your videos.

[@cricketcricket5547]

Make cucumber juice with them. Blend up with water, strain the pulp, then squeeze fresh lime juice in and add sugar (optional) . Delicious The chickens can have the pulp

[@juanita1176]

Enjoying your videos. There are different kinds of marigolds, the most medicinal one is calendula aka pot marigold. Please do your research prior to ingesting any plant and always refer to the botanical names.

[@jeffhorsley1329]

Love the shirt Lynchburg

[@ThienNguyen-eg4dh]

I love your excitements in gardening!

[@tienluv946]

Omg that’s the best spider to have in your garden 😊

[@Sabrinasee02]

Yellow doesn’t mean it’s not good. We love it and we cooked the yellow ripped cucumber. 🥒

[@MrsDawg-nt3fl]

I love your channel! We have very similar gardening styles. I also work full time and do what I can when I can.😊

[@SuffolkSusie]

💛 love your garden and practicality. Wish I had chickens and love your t shirt. My first morning walk through the garden is with a broomstick to knock down all the spiderwebs. They’re out of control this time of year.

[@susancampbell922]

That particular spider was an orb weaver and those are the ones that you want to have around, they don't care at all about humans, only how many pests they can eat in a day. They might look a little scary but they're the good ones.

[@kathyme2882]

That is so cool! You are such an inspiration!❤❤❤

[@caliBornbEauty]

Also, I'm so tired of other gardeners telling folks to leave the roots in the ground...I pull mine also. When I saw you dig those root balls out of the soil I was amazed because how can any roots grow with those in the way? Whatever works for them but for me, imma take the whole thing out.

[@IAMGiftbearer]

What kind of chickens do you have? I've heard there are only a few types that lay blue eggs! I would love to hear more about your chickens and the set-up you have for them, as I am planning on getting some once I get a little breather financially. I didn't know you could overwinter pepper plants! Your garden sure does well considering you do it when you can!

[@YellowDoorUrbanHomestead]

Sorry for the late response. I believe the Ameraucana is laying the blue egg. I have Black Sexlinks, Majestic Maran, Brahma and Sapphire Olive Eggers.

[@davidcoreywithcrop8686]

Good job Asia

[@Craftytrini8778]

Ma’am, those freeze dryers cost an arm, a leg and a kidney! Whew 😂😂😂. Thanks for another great video :)

[@JL-hw5hu]

Love your videos & showing us continually how to garden right where we are. Thank you. Sweet Tomato Vine Homestead & you both grow food well I'm learning alot.

[@dianewatkins3536]

For your cantaloupes using stockings or old t shirts works great.

[@jessicaberrios9149]

You’re funny and informative…SUBSCRIBED~! Thank you for sharing😊

[@shanellaj]

I use over ripe cucumbers to make juice with a little lime

[@YellowDoorUrbanHomestead]

I need to try this!

[@Ascolatheclub]

Hey beauty I really like the way you present your garden and everything...I do enjoy❤

[@tanyawales5445]

Roselle is a hibiscus. It is related to okra, cotton and hollyhock.

[@SuesSecretGarden3]

Always love your videos 👍🏽

[@jacquescraftyexpressions5990]

❤️this video! Thank you

[@gwencalloway4808]

Thanks for sharing Asia,love your shirt you are a great inspiration to all gardeners. 😊❤

[@jaybee608]

This was a good talk!👍👍👌

[@annaburnside3765]

Make jelly from the marigold juice

[@bcgardeningexperimentshomestea]

Thanks for sharing. 29:36

[@LH-mo9ct]

My mom use to pull the seeds of the marigold and sit them in the window to dry and use them next year. Chickens love marigold too. Love your channel.