When Life Throws You a Curveball.... Plant Zinnia's!

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[@laurenjordan3418]

I seriously love that no matter what goes wrong you just keep it moving. Cooking, baking, gardening and all the wonderful stuff you do - you show that things don’t always go as planned and you have an awesome outlook.

[@silversage03]

Amen to that!! A ray of sunshine here as I'm stuck in Cubicleworld. 😁

[@09echols]

Good afternoon. With your larger pots you can add 6 to 10 inches of wood chips and leaves to the bottom to conserve potting soil

[@tamararoberts9307]

I always do that

[@jamesfarmer7910]

Great idea

[@lisamartin3346]

Good to know!

[@thethreeseasonfarm785]

That is a good idea, I usually put newspaper or cardboard at the bottom of my pots, but the leaf matter would allow for better drainage and the ability for the roots to still escape through drainage holes if I leave them on the ground.

[@lindastrandquist2429]

Inwas think the same thing

[@daniellehoffman2743]

Tip! Pull everything out of the dishwasher and line it on the counter making piles of things that go in the same cabinet and then put them back that way, I know it may sound like it takes longer but it’s actually faster because you aren’t walking back and forth constantly.

[@laurenhannon]

I load my dishwasher in zones of the kitchen. So things are together when I go to one area to put them away. Same idea and saves so much time.

[@helenmcclellan452]

Good idea!

[@jenniferkriffee]

I have a galley kitchen. This is what I do. Makes unloading so much quicker and easier.

[@theloveyourfacegal2773]

Good tip

[@solus8685]

Wait people actually do it a different way lol?

[@amiedavis5257]

Becky, Marigolds and Tomatoes are the BEST of friends. You get no bugs, grubs...nothing. I had tomatoes everywhere and my marigolds did great as well.

[@terrytt2932]

if your area is prone to termites, be careful where you stack your wood against your house!! You get so very much done and make me feel like a total slacker!! Love your videos!!!

[@vbo9872]

I thought of that as well, try to setup a protected area to stack/store the wood a distance from the house.

[@charlotteclark2207]

Putting a tarp underneath would help definitely don't want termites.

[@donnacochran3335]

We live in Georgia and it's not a matter of if you get termites but when. I agree with you, be sure and stack wood away from the house. I also agree about the videos and a slacker...love the community that are built around this channel. Have a great day!

[@kdonor]

We had termites from a little twig in the window well. Our wood pile is covered and in the corner of our yard as far from the house as possible.

[@lavendersky4324]

I was just about to post that. Buying or building a metal shed to store the wood in would be nice.

[@jesselliott604]

I just love how you and Josh are with each other. He’s logical and methodical where as you are creative and full of zest. He just does pitches in to help wherever you ask. Teamwork makes the dream work!

[@pennynewell3459]

I set my grow shelves in our garage with grow lights. I added casters to the shelves, so all I have to do is raise the door and roll the entire shelf outside, then right back in at end of day. Such a game changer.

[@tonyarueff3230]

I did something similar this year. It definitely has made the hardening off process easier.

[@misssagacious]

So smart!

[@thethreeseasonfarm785]

We now have a new goal. Building the greenhouse so we can roll shelves into them at night and pull them out in the morning. Thank you

[@FloraM44]

Love this! We used to do similar at the greenhouses where I worked. Wish my basement had a walk-out door!

[@181Becky]

So smart! We are trying to buy a property that has a nice size yard and a garage where I would have room to do this. Thank you for the idea!

[@gaylewatkins4685]

I love how you don't get stressed out when things don't go as planned. You just move on to plan B. Love your channel. 🌱💖🌱💖🌱💖🌱💖🌱

[@Dancelife0911]

I live in Vancouver, I only have a patio to garden on so all containers for me. This is my second year gardening and I’ve added a bunch of new things this year. I literally just came in from planting everything and after questioning my self on so many things I just told myself “just try it and see what happens” and had your voice in my head the whole time. Felt so empowering! I appreciate you so much ❤️

[@marysueper140]

My apartment gets barely a few hours sun in the morning, so we have a plot at the Heritage Farm. It’s our second year there, and I’m planning my garden for much more productivity this year. Becky and her garden are inspiring. 🧡

[@melisahartjeyou]

Loving the frequent uploads!

[@AcreHomestead]

That makes me happy! Thanks for watching!

[@beekind6267]

Me too! 🥰

[@sandyoklahomatransient8557]

Your garden beds are comimg along nicely. Zinna's are one of my favorite flowers. Every year, I just throw Zinna seeds every where in my garden boxes, around veggies. They attract all kinds if bees, butterflies, and look beautiful in full bloom. The deer actually leave the Zinnia's alone. It is that time of year for cleaning porches. For the life of me, I can't start the power washer. I'm always getting severe charlie horses when pulling the cord. Hubby, last month ordered me an electric SunJoe power washer over the internet(not an expensive one). No more fighting the pull cord, and no more charlie horses.

[@brendabaxter9297]

Girl you amaze me with your knowledge of gardening, preserving and cooking food! I really enjoy your videos! I wish I was younger, I would try some of your tips and tricks! I'll just continue to watch you do it! 😄🐔🐓🌺🪴❤

[@sylviadombrosky8936]

you need to put basil around your tomatoes for safety against bugs and to improve production. Good luck!!

[@marilynmiller9864]

I like to make seed tapes with old newspaper and flour paste. Tear the newspaper into 2" strips and fold in half lengthwise so it's like a gutter. Using a toothpick make dots of paste 1" apart down in the furrow. Pour the seeds over and pour the excess off again. Let thoroughly dry and you can roll them up and store them or just lay them in your row and cover with used coffee or peat moss 1/4 in. deep.

[@marcidevries5515]

I've done that with tp, too 🙂

[@gillianmuspic2337]

Great easy idea especially for small seeds like carrots

[@danielledraper1107]

In Australia we have carrot, radish and flower seeds impregnated into paper tape which makes planting so easy - no thinning and easy to place into soil 😊

[@rahmawndah]

We have that in Germany, too. And it's a easy DIY!

[@justynaszczepanek7203]

Same in Poland you can buy seed on tape but it is quite expensive but you can buy normal seeds and during winter prepare your own seed tape using toilet paper and as glue mix of potato starch and water really simple and it help a lot with planting small seeds

[@Visibletoallusersonyoutube719]

Yeah, we’ve got it in the US as well.

[@kaseybridges5184]

I love watching you in the garden,you’re so industrious! I can’t wait to see something growing over your cattle panel arches,they’ll be beautiful! 😍 & with all the flowers you’re putting in pots,that walkway is going to be a picture 🥰😍 Josh seems like a real sweetie,stopping what he was doing to help you & doing 🧺 too! 👍🥰

[@laureltaylor9390]

It sure is fun watching you work in the garden…I can’t wait to see the harvest roll in!

[@AcreHomestead]

Me too! Thanks for watching!

[@MeMe-nj4lh]

Becky one of the things I live about watching you is that even when things go wrong or not as planned it never gets you down. You just pivot to something else. Your attitude is so refreshing! Also have you heard of the halo collar? I think that’s what it’s called. Anyway it’s expensive but it’s a collar you can use on your dogs and it uses gps to set up a virtual fence. So it contains your pet inside any perimeter you set. No wires to bury anymore. It’s great because you can use it anywhere, like camping or at the beach etc.

[@iartistdotme]

Put one of the empty pots over the zucchini if it's just for the night. Remember to get it off in AM. Also, I wouldn't plant them close together - leave a couple feet at least. The garden is going to look wonderful and the plants will appreciate you providing flowers for the pollinators!

[@neelamsathe9809]

it's so refreshing to watch you after my long day at work and home. You refill me with energy. I love how much you get done and so calmly and instantaneously change plans when things don't go your way!! am so inspired.

[@Yolie_Bird29]

Inlove with this channel,, Thank you soooo much Becky for the uploads and letting me hang out wth u,, im sure its a lot of work …

[@marilynrafla6628]

Put a clear storage tote or cut the base of a clear water bottle to make shift a green house for the zucchini. Clay pots dry out quickly so you might consider adding drip irrigation to them.

[@sarad2083]

I am in love with Dutch baby pancakes. I got a deep dish cast-iron and it's a total game changer cooking it in the cast iron 🥰

[@silversage03]

As I sit at my desk plugging away, I've got my ear buds in and listening to your adventures of the day. Thank you for blessing us, with the good and the "speed bumps!" I'd rather be out pulling weeds and mowing grass than here inside any day! And i agree, grow lights are gamechangers! I actually made mine and they've done wonders for my seed starting.

[@charlenereed7813]

Love your garden cannot wait for the finished look and canning time!!

[@katieb.9174]

I feel so relieved after hearing you say when you started your snapdragons cause all this time I thought I was the only one who has seedlings that take a long time to grow. Also, a really easy flower to start from seed are mexican sunflowers.

[@GlitterandJams]

It just makes my afternoon when I come home from teaching and have a new video! It’s so relaxing to spend time with you. ❤️ and hugs!

[@BlacksTropicalHomestead]

Heyyyy Beautiful SoilSista and Her Beautiful Garden!! Let's Growwwww ❣️

[@analopez-zi4gb]

You and Kim really got me up and going this morning! Sometimes it's hard to find the motivation to get things done around the house and outside so it's nice to watch these videos and get excited about doing things again

[@AcreHomestead]

So glad! I love that I can help! I need help too many days!

[@jowhite6547]

@@cynthiafisher9907 I’m certain it’s Kim with The Wads. She’s hilarious

[@pink071602]

I always get more done during the day when I start my day with one of Becky’s videos.

[@pjk1714]

I'd have a tarp against the house during warmer seasons with that would despite being under roof...termites and other lovely insects. You are going to Love Blue Lake. Don't over water or let them drown. Don't allow drought and watch the leaves for sunburn. Worth the effort. Tender sweet bean. We used to crowd squash around to block direct burn or put some netting over. I hope you can put your feet up. You are like the energizer bunny. Take care

[@christawright2685]

Everytime someone asks me "what's that planted there?" my response "It could be this or that, i'm just not sure but won't it be fun when it fruits or flowers" my grandson (2yo) collected all my markers into a nice pile when he was "helping" in the garden!

[@carriewhiteduck1478]

"Did I do research, absolutely not".....god I love you Becky and your videos! Made my day :)

[@kaseybridges5184]

That made me laugh lol 😂🥰

[@carriewhiteduck1478]

@@kaseybridges5184 me too!

[@gabrielebruhl1218]

😀your hubby is awesome. Your garden looks better from day to day. A lot of work is already done. Great!!!!

[@99megrob]

Put som morning glories on the arches, super easy and a pop of color. Just drop the seeds and they grow

[@marcidevries5515]

Danger! Morning glories will become your biggest weeds! I love morning glories, but I learned the hard way to not put them in my veggie garden. They are so prolific!

[@sooh6299]

I absolutely love how Josh has gotten more comfortable with the camera, and I also have loved how you've always been respectful of his privacy and only show him when he's comfortable with it. It's just refreshing to hear a youtuber say "x doesn't want to be on camera, so we won't show x today".

[@crazylittleangel]

Oh I love your property!! My whole apartment would probably fit in your kitchen & pantry, and our outside area is no bigger than your covered patio area. So thank you for utilising all that lovely space on our behalfs!

[@heatherchrisco9106]

Becky I absolutely love your patio furniture, especially the big sectional! I bet it's really nice and relaxing to sit out there while having a morning cup of coffee!

[@AcreHomestead]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@heatherchrisco9106]

@@AcreHomestead you're very welcome 😁

[@denysehill3247]

I love every minute in your garden with you Becky, We are of to buy Pots because we are both disable and we have moved in to modular home So not much land so pots for the go.Thanks for bringing Light and Joy into my life. Bless you Dee⚘🤗

[@trishawright6342]

Carrot seed planting-I found if you make a gel of cornstarch and water, let it cool completely, add the carrot seeds, mix thoroughly, put the gel into an old squeeze bottle, squeezes line of carrot seed gel in your furrows. Cover and water. The gel will keep your seeds more hydrated and helps with spacing. Really easy to control your small seed planting.😊

[@tamararoberts9307]

Spring is the busiest time of year for us gardeners but I love it . Looking forward to seeing your gardens in a month or two?

[@karincope3019]

Zinnia where my Moms fave, we always had them in our yard. Very appropriate timing of this video as Friday will be 23 yrs that she has been gone .

[@denisedonaldson6679]

After watching you, I went outside and got plants in the ground. Most are from seeds I’ve grown for the first time. Thanks for the motivation. It’s gonna be great. So looking forward to this new adventure. Love the way you mix things up. So creative❤️

[@ashleysandburg5046]

I used paper towels an a flour/water paste to adhere my carrot seeds to the towels.

[@ElderandOakFarm]

You're absolutely right about following the "rules" and experimenting. Everyone has different soil, Light, Humidity, Amount of rain, Etc. What works for one person in zone 6b May not work for someone else in the same zone! What works for me may not work for someone 2 doors down from the!

[@prairieindulgencehomestead3332]

I try to catch every single one of your videos! You are so inspirational and motivational. Thanks for showing the world how beautiful homesteading is ❤️!

[@klcpca]

I just love watching you in your garden!! You don't let "rules & regulations" dictate your actions...you truly plant with your heart!!! .... I can't wait to see everything in a few months... It may not be technically perfect but it will absolutely be beautiful!!!!

[@randimckinney1940]

Love your relaxed and carefree way of planting. You're so inspiring to us.

[@clipsfromcherie]

I put scarlet runner beans in the corners of my trellises because they grow so tall and fast. They get beautiful scarlet red flowers that hummingbirds and pollinators love. Big bang on a trellis.

[@helenmcclellan452]

I love watching your videos while cooking, working out at the gym (headphones), etc.. It get's me energized!

[@tamielliott7952]

Becky, Costco has some gutter guards (our Costco has them) They are super easy to install and a game changer.... we have not had to do any maintenance on our gutters since installing them. (Installed them ourselves).

[@minibella5022]

I love watching how the whole garden area is changing! You are so creative. The garden is going to look beautiful in bloom!

[@bhavens9149]

might pop a nasturtium in with your summer squash, aka zucchini, helps deter bugs.

[@deannasmith3612]

Last year I planted in big pot with a tomato cage , it worked wonderful as the cage made them grow upwards. Huge harvest

[@gailharris8527]

lots of marigolds should be planted all amongst the rows of tomatoes to deter tomato bug pests. I really like your garden and chicken run!

[@rebeccainspiringhope4357]

I LOVE your intuitive gardening style! That’s how I roll too!

[@uzmaawahid]

We love spending time with you in the garden as well. Great video btw regardless of the setback. Looking forward to the pressure washing video it will be such a good satisfaction video to get all the dirt and algae off the concrete.

[@bettylongshore9594]

You use every second of every day!!!!!! I am just amazed at your energy level!!!!!!!! AMAZING!!!!!!!!

[@tamerawencl5675]

IF you leave your arches where you have them Clematis would be so pretty growing up or even perhaps some grapes, you could make your own wine???

[@kory6695]

You just show up when I need it 😊

[@tinavogel7966]

Pressure washing is so satisfying! Love doing our patio after a long winter. My husband and I fight over who gets to do it 🤣.

[@beadwright]

You can both come do mine! Lol

[@beth7873]

Love your energy, creativity, and work ethic!

[@jacintacody133]

Your happiness and enthusiasm in your garden is infectious,so lovely to see 💜💜💜

[@terryhenderson424]

We have frequently used hog fencing, lighter weight metal, for trellising peas and beans. The smaller mesh at the bottom seems to get peas and beans onto the trellis quick and easier; it also works for Bush types which must be manually wrapped but seem to be better on a trellis.

[@kathyhoot7277]

We are a lot alike. Love to dig in the dirt, pressure washing, cooking, baking and I could go on forever! I have 1/3 acre down town and half is in the front. Hubby keeps telling we aren't in Kentucky in the country. We have standing water from all the rain. Glad I could watch you today.

[@lorisanford8515]

You are such a hard working woman you're Amazing, Everything looks great !! Can't wait to meet you in the garden again😊

[@misteenmarshall4092]

Dandelion are actually not weeds like we are programmed to think. They make a healthy tea for anxiety and depression. 😊 I enjoy your videos!

[@suntwistacreshomesteadingh8813]

You totally remind me of myself. I always wait till the last minute to decide where I'm going to plant stuff. Thank you for taking the time to make videos for us I know how much work it is to film quality content and get stuff done.

[@sherlynpatterson506]

You may be able to make your own pelleted carrot seeds. Make some dirt pellets using egg cartons. In a couple days the dirt with a seed should be hard and solid enough to plant. These dirt pelleted seeds will be easier to place correctly. Or you could use the toilet paper method. Roll out about twenty squares, Place a seed on each square. Rollup into a pinwheel fold side on the bottom. Roll out onto the garden row, mist with water and place dirt on top. Water as needed. The toilet paper will be composted in place.

[@victoriakelley2392]

Best realty show on KZbin! You two are precious!

[@margaretlennox4130]

I’ve planted zucchini in pots the last 2 years, and have been great!

[@StevieWonders2020]

Tip for when nights may still be too chilly for new plants....I do this all the time [and even overwinter stuff this way] take a translucent gallon milk jug use super sharp knife to cut just a sliver section off the bottom, remove cap [during most of year], put over those little squashes, add a long big knitting needle or bamboo stake that comes well out the top into the pouring spout and voila, a free cap to shelter or even start seeds that is good in chilly weather, cold weather and I even use this method over shorter transplants in hot weather....seems to work well.

[@ThatOkieMom]

Love that Josh is on camera more! Family BIZ!

[@texaswatermama]

When you were little did your parents have to repeatedly call you into the house. Love to see that you have a passion for working outside. Warm weather 70’s for the day and recent snow. I’m in central Texas with warmer temperatures. Traveling to Anacortes mid May for a boat show. I thought after watching to check the forecast. Looks like jeans and a jacket. Can’t wait to be on the beautiful west coast. It’s just going to be chilly.

[@samanthaw1419]

I would recommend you water the plants and the soil before to plant, then water again. Some of your starts looked very dry and its hard to rectify once they are in the ground. Good job though good to tick things off the list.

[@terryhenderson424]

I soak most of my starts and pots before planting too. Often in a container I can place the plant into for 5 minutes to hours depending upon what type it is. If the medium around the root ball is super saturated, the groundnor pot im planting in will often wick up the 3xtra water. And, all the more so if there is anyblevel,any level, sun or I'm going to be separating plants.

[@thehappyhenstitcher4934]

I love the instant gratification of pressure washing , but even nicer to watch you do it. I want to plant so bad.

[@leahdunnells5532]

I wish you were my friend! Lol love your positive attitude. You truly make the life you love and don’t just live it

[@haleyhompstead5526]

I put plastic planters or 5 gallon buckets over my less cold hardy plants overnight on cold nights. So far everything has survived and is doing great!

[@cirolo1970]

I have not read all comments but a tip...mix your not palletseeds with some white sand . They spread better and you can see where you have been. Or seeds on tape. Have a nice week

[@JustineMcGuire]

You can come and take allllll of the dandelions out of my yard for FREE 😜😆 I love productive days like this! Go girl go!!

[@kimsain4494]

I Love how the two of you help each others& praise one another ❤️

[@paulineclarke5388]

Love your upbeat positive attitude Becky, Costco is so good with their return policy hope that all your effort’s in the garden bring great rewards ❤️

[@janinejackson9477]

Mix carrot seeds with sand recycle a plastic drink bottle by filling it with the carrot seed and sand Punch holes in the lid and use the bottle like a sprinkler along line in soil. Seeds tend to spread enough to grow without the need to thin out.

[@carmenn5609]

You are such an active person, that's alot of work taking care of all your plants! Can't wait to see the patio sprucing up😊 I like seeing before and afters.

[@andrearoe6902]

Hey. I just subscribed. Been watching all month. My husband and I live near Salem, Or with our dog and garden. I usually follow Jess at Roots and Refuge. I wanted to say you are so adorable and thank you for sharing your life with youtube. Your Mom snd Dad rock! My step mom and I are about to cook a months worth of dinners because you inspired me! 👀🤩💐

[@SMichelle626]

I feel like I would be more like you when I garden!! I’m happy you do stuff like that because no matter what your garden looks full and beautiful ☺️

[@homesweettrailer7565]

I used to keep a stash of old bed sheets for covering my young starts (I was always anxious to start the garden…often too early 😂). They would protect the plants from the frost. Maybe on your next thrift store trip you could see if they have any sheets.

[@cherylblais9611]

I love how you are sprinkling the pots around your garden with flowers and such. So cool. Looking forward to seeing how it looks during the summer!

[@xxsamlovexx]

You are such an inspiration to me. 😄❤️ you’re not the only one who loves pressure washing! It’s so satisfying.

[@Sarah-Waffle]

I love seeing you planting!! Makes me feel like I’m slacking even though I can’t plant in my zone for another week or so. Excited to start my first year garden!!

[@lisagrafton2529]

To avoid wasting soil, you should put other stuff in the bottom of your lg planters. Even the plastic containers that you start your flowers in would work, or milk cartons, old leaves, or other yard waste, etc. You'd be amazed at the savings.

[@athia37]

When it's going to get cold,keep old blankets and sheets to cover th zucchini and tomato plants..even upside-down milk gallons cut open at the top.it works.

[@firequeen2194]

I’m also planting a lot more flowers this year. I’m not great at flowers but we need pollinators. Save the 🐝! Blessings.

[@helenaveyard2061]

I love relaxing with a cup of tea watching your videos, you have so much energy!!

[@ainavirin]

I have had great success with growing zucchinis in pots. The only thing is that sometimes, I have to plant a stake to secure them when it's windy or storms blow in, because the stalk can lean over and break on the side of the pot with the weight of the plant and the fruits. But they grow great in pots, no problems.

[@sarahferguson4657]

You are like my kindred spirit just winging it in the garden! This is my first year and very little research was done before going for it 😂 It’s so much fun though!

[@karincope3019]

Becky , you have such a beautiful complexion, your skin is so radiant and fresh .

[@jodytempleton-jackson1377]

Your Gorgeous dogs are just like kids lol....how sweet they are

[@loriw4054]

It is much easier to plant starts if you water them first. Thank you for the video.

[@annieireland623]

Your landscape is absolutely gorgeous! I’m really happy to see Josh is also in so many more videos! ☮️❤️🙏❤️🙏

[@robynm7221]

Me too❣🙋‍♀️💞🥰 They're a cute couple & make a good working team & they make sure they each drink plenty of water & Becky makes Josh & herself awesome meals❣ I can't wait to see it all in 🪴 full bloom 🪴 & watch their chickens 🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔 enjoying their new area❣ They're inspirational, I wish I was 35 years younger & had my 2.5 acres of land again❣🥰🙆‍♀️

[@cindybrannen6597]

I also love pressure washing! It’s very satisfying when everything is all clean and fresh!