Being A Solo Homesteader: Beginner Kitchen Garden and Cottage DIY (Story 56)

[@annapiskorz8349]

Your fence is a thing of beauty, it's an art installation!!!!

[@cantocant2346]

The most beautiful ending to a video I've ever seen.

[@PS-bs8oe]

You'd love seeing Isabelle Paige hopping like Little Red Ridinghood thru the flower mountains with a little light ; - )

[@oseragradece_reiki_flaviae5211]

Indeed♡

[@cborder5433]

Hello Rosanne. I wonder how you manage your waste material? Plastics mainly. Thanks for your reply in advance. Greets Twan.

[@wildrosie]

@@cborder5433 I take it to the recycling station in town :)

[@carlos-bt4dt]

everything she do been beautiful and fine. all her design and all that she tells is so interresting.

[@heatherannear976]

You are such an inspiration, my husband and I bought a run-down property in country South Australia, and it's all restoration and growing our own food for two years now, I understand the struggles and challenges, but, how good it is when it all comes together, becoming self-sufficient now. It's the only way to live. We never know what we are capable of until we are challenged. Well done darling girl, I am so proud of you 😘❤

[@jaynemar1]

Give the ground a good soak the day before you want to dig. SO much easier to dig and shovel! Also, pre soak you hole just before you plant so the dry hard soil does not suck the water out of your rootball. After planting another good watering! You will be so glad you did! Best of luck and have FUN!

[@marybannister4629]

I’m watching your entire back catalogue a whole year behind the real time line - but making up time and quickly. I’m hoping there’ll be a Jackery code in a ‘year’ 😊

[@carolegropl]

That you are an excellent designer, builder, carpenter, gardner, etc. is a given .. I just want to make sure you know that you are an AMAZING Cinematographer! A real artist!😊❤

[@wildrosie]

Aw thank you!!!

[@cathynordahl9081]

That rhododendron in full bloom is so so beautiful!!!

[@christinemercier-ossorio8617]

I love that you can hear the cuckoo in the background.

[@wildrosie]

some days that cuckoo is just going wild :)

[@elizabethrollo7827]

I was thinking that too 🥰

[@ReneeTougasblog]

I watch your videos while doing other things, they are part of the audio & visual background to other tasks of my life. But when I got to the end of this video I had to stop what I was doing and just let me myself sink in to the beauty of it all. The food, the lights. You gave me a beautiful moment of pause in my midst of day (doing household financial work). Thank you. That was a gorgeous moment.

[@joannabusinessaccount7293]

Wow. The string of lights. The flowers. The dinner. So glad to see you eating well, Rosie! You’ve inspired me on so many occasions during my renovation - and yeah, there were times when I also said, what am I doing to myself? And then there are moments of magic, like eating dinner for the first time in the new space.

[@JoanOH]

I love watching your videos. You live your life with such purpose. I'm 71 years old and learn from you every time I watch.

[@barbarak1744]

I never want these videos to end……❤

[@shirleycovey7309]

I'm loving/enjoying these 'stories', Rosie. What a treat to see such an independent woman that doesn't fear anything! The yummy dishes you made at the end of this video and the lighting outside in your garden/guest house, etc., was the icing on the cake. Thank you so much, you brave girl!

[@Olivia54984]

One learns to garden by gardening. It is the process that is important. As time goes on, your plants will reward you.

[@corinna7604]

I can not tell you how much i love your videos. I follow them almost since you moved to Sweden. It is always a little highlight for me at the end of the week, then it is "Rosie time" and I just appreciate your work so much. It is so great to see how far you already became with renovating. You are such a great soul and you give us viewers so much. I just wanted to tell you that and I wish you (and everybody who also watches your videos) all the best and I send you much love ❤

[@joeb4142]

❤🤗

[@diannehalliday2165]

Watching you work Rosie reminds me of the two cycles I have done to my 1938 wooden home over 26 years and how certain tools become your favourite because they work so well - mine is a rounded edge scraper I inherited in the old garage from the previous owners who were farmers, retired and come into town after dairy farming all their lives. The next two paint jobs on this old house have been done by professionals. I sit here and admire their work with respect and appreciation. So far, I have always attracted great tradesmen for which I am most grateful.

[@jelenajesajana1112]

Your garden dinner looked so beautiful! With the flowers and lights, I hope you get to enjoy more moments like this amid all the busy renovation days!

[@manipura_sun]

Aw, Rosie, I love it! Nothing like a hard day of gardening and celebrating with great food in a peaceful setting. Those are the beautiful days.

[@joeb4142]

Little feast? My goodness Rosie that was amazing! And congratulations on finishing your garden. Wow.

[@tammydee9700]

You're doing fantastic, Rosie! You should be very proud of what you've accomplished so far. Granted, it's a pain at times, but you're fantastic at what you do. We look forward to watching the flowers and vegetables grow. Also plz don't push yourself and get discouraged. You need breaks to relax and enjoy nature so as not to feel down and burnt-out. Your vids are so very relaxing to watch. 🦋

[@snippetsordinarylife]

I agree. Sometimes the forced high-energy videos become tiring to watch. Rosie's is like a quiet meditation. I really look forward to them.

[@americancockerspanielchannel]

Rosie, wooden windows is such a luxury of natural living lifestyle, but yes, they need proper care, special thank you for not replacing them with plastic ones )))

[@Jonsson474]

They are beautiful. I’m not sure there are plastic windows available in Sweden though.

[@wildaltarose]

I never would have thought of making a fence with rope, but it looks quite strong. Now you have a good reason to celebrate by having a dinner party.

[@kululv]

that was a sassy, upbeat and funny intro! love it! I'm really happy to hear, that you accepted your friends help! Nothing wrong with that! Now that you have so many areas you need to water, you need a garden hose to do so, instead of caring it around. Wow, I think this was one of your most beautiful videos! I loved every minute of it. I even fully enjoyed your cooking show, you're truly amazing in how diverse your skills are! I love your fence, only an artist can create something so nice from a really trivial thing. I'm not sure if it will keep out all the animals. Specially your artful door needs some cross bracing. Your feast was beautiful and looked yummy!

[@griffox]

"I don't choose favorites among my babies." This made me smile! I know the feeling. I say let those babies grow! They will be fine with all the love you'll be giving them.

[@Julia-zj2ch]

You certainly deserved a celebratory feast and you made a delicious looking one! The garden fence is gorgeous. Lots of work went into it, clearly. As well as into all the plants, the planting and the window. What you call "small" changes are really quite significant and they are contributing to the cozy, beauty of your home.

[@BaconIsNotBiceps]

I hope she realizes the animals can chew right through that string. LoL

[@wildrosie]

and hares can get in easily still. But I'm hoping the fence isn't really needed anyways so it's more of a... mild deterrent! :D

[@martinklasch]

@@wildrosie Hey, you might catch a deer in your stylish net! That means less food trips to the supermarket. But really, maybe you should make the net more visible to be a deterrent. Also maybe put something shiny and reflective hanging in the net to deter birds. Just a thought. The main threat to your plants are probably the "killer slugs" or drought. Good luck with your gardening!

[@joannpergakis4183]

It looked so good

[@gregpendrey6711]

I give you an A. Or at the least a B for Botanist

[@chantaln6843]

As always, you present the events so well. The dinner plate looked absolutely delicious. The evening lighting was so peaceful. I love the atmosphere you create.😊

[@ritamailheau771]

You're such an artist, Rosie! Thoroughly enjoyable. You must feel so good to have all of those windows repaired and looking beautiful. And also, thank you for showing the food preparation. It's always so much fun to see what other people prepare. Have a great week. :)

[@katesterner]

I think you are the truest introvert. Perfectly happy to enjoy your own private garden party. Lovely!

[@wildrosie]

Hahaha I'm beginning to think so too!

[@MrDiasJoana]

I can’t believe you film and so e everything by yourself. The ending is speechless… 😢❤

[@paulrobinzuege1991]

Rosie ...we love your joyful "Can Do " attitude! Love from Thailand

[@andreamalik2961]

Am so lucky to be a subscriber of yours. I relish every moment of your videos.

[@kellywachsify]

So beautiful!! Your rhododendrons are beautiful! And with lights! A whole new level of gorgeousness!!

[@GK49245]

What a wonderful story of your work progress, flowers, food garden, and dinner party. Your work is progressing nicely. You produce rich content created with pro production, as always. We enjoy your videos whenever they become available. Thanks for sharing.

[@DLee-kz6qe]

What a beautiful vid. You packed so much into that half hour .. and such variety!! The final scene was gorgeous .. I love your artistry in all that you do. So appreciative to watch your cleverness week by week. Thanks Rosie.

[@algypsy17]

I guess we are many here who would have loved to join your garden dinner party with such wonderful homemade tasty things to eat and the beautiful lights ❤, but knowing you I believe you were very happy there on your own, totally enjoying your well deserved meal and the wonderful scenery, surrounded by the silence and night sounds of nature : magical !!!

[@thepsychedelicfairy]

Never water the plants in the sun, the leaves will get burned. Water underneath them. Most water will also vape in the sun, so a good tip is to water early morning or evening when sun is down 💚 Love watching your videos!! Happy gardening 💚

[@thatsalt1560]

You can absolutely water in the sun. It won't burn the leaves. That's a myth. The problem with watering from above is the distance to the ground. It splashes dirt and spores onto the leaves from the ground, increasing the risk of diseases that indeed stain (but don't burn) the leaves.

[@kellinigh2398]

Made by your own hand. Some people just dream. You live the dream.

[@tazogogoberishvili234]

i am amazed, how beautiful this video is filmed and edited. well done Rosie, thank you so much for that pleasure

[@joannpergakis4183]

She does beautiful work

[@annettedominique1202]

Your parents ought to be so proud of you!!

[@poodlegirl55]

That meal outside was too fabulous for words!!! Good luck with the garden, wishing you a bountiful harvest. Beautiful video, thank you.

[@maggieheilmann5905]

your fence is a work of art. I love the rustic, organic feel of it.

[@beverlysanderson6646]

Magical!

[@unpaintedleadsyndrome]

Watching this in the middle of december makes me long for spring again so I can get my vegetable garden going... this year I'm going to get really serious about it.

[@rosegarcia5069]

Little by little it will all get done❤

[@debpate9405]

Yes, cabbage moths do a lot of damage in a garden. I built a cage around my broccoli and stretched voile netting fabric over it. It's finer than screen and quite inexpensive here in the US. Your garden banquet was beautiful, a great idea. I wish life was easier for you. A motorized scooter might help. Winter will be here soon and I have garden clean up to do. Have a great weekend! ~Deb from Michigan

[@trinarenae8625]

While I’m quite the loner… spending as much time alone as you do would drive me stark raving mad. Kudos to you Rosie for finding your way in this and creating such a beautiful life for yourself 🤍

[@wildrosie]

Hahahaha I'd never expected to be so happy to be completely alone either!

[@keerak]

By now you will have discovered that your sweetcorn didn't do very well. Sweetcorn needs to be planted in a grid so that the wind can blow pollen from one plant to another. Someone mentioned about leaves getting burned when you water them in the sun. That's just an old wives tale, but it's still not recommended as a lot of the water will evaporate in the heat if the sun. Early morning is often recommended instead. Or in the evening, but that could also encourage slugs. Mulch can be added to garden beds to keep in moisture but you may end up with slugs hiding in it.

[@sandravanmierlo235]

Jouw filmpjes zijn super om naar te kijken. Je durft alles aan te pakken en krijgt het ook voor elkaar. Erg mooi gefilmd ook altijd! Jouw feestmaal zag er heerlijk uit: lekker van genieten!

[@1111Greek]

Wow, you are blessed!!!🙏♥️🏠

[@pamlacey136]

This was such a beautiful video Rosie. So much progress made too. The food, garden and your lighting was the icing on the cake. Thank you for sharing your life.

[@isabelangelpirate1725]

Rosie you're a great credit to yourself. Your diligence And cleverness inspire me.

[@monikacarless_wordwitch]

Wow, Rosie, your evening picnic looked so magical! I love the lights around your tiny house. You do things so patiently and almost gently, it is soothing to watch. Now that the winter is done, and the tiny house is finished, there is a different energy to your place, perhaps with more sun, warmth and ability to move freely in the outdoors without freezing! So nice that your sister visited... do I have that right?

[@RosaLopez-zw2ff]

From your windows, to garden to food made this video so special. Enjoy it all!

[@Deemac1236]

My mind and body relaxes completely watching you… thank you for the peace and beauty you bring to this world of ours ❤

[@tipsygypsy711]

Love the lights and the beautiful set up at the end. The dinner spread looked delicious.

[@gabrijeladevic7887]

I love your chanel. It brings me so much peace and it calms me it is so meditative..

[@BT-pn5dn]

Plant melons in rocky soil. The rocks heat in the sun and keep the soil warmer. It gives you a boost in northern latitudes.

[@wildrosie]

Interesting to hear! thanks for that!

[@pman2916]

That's alot of food for one person. Looked absolutely delicious. Everything looks serene🙏💙

[@rolandvasquezguzman9083]

Learning by doing, is a good way to start gardening. All the other projects you have done until now are amazingly good for a non professional Craftswoman. Celebrating success and finishing a project is like food for your soul. Thanks for sharing.

[@hannekedriest1699]

You've got so much done and it's all looking so good. The windows make a huge difference making the room look better. They'll be better in the winter as well I think with the new putty and paint. The garden rope fence is very nifty and I admire your patience tying them. Even as you have many things on the go at the same time it won't be monotonous for you for sure. The days ending party scene was superb!

[@lisam145]

The filming and editing in your videos are above par. You are so cute with your sweet little place. Blessings.

[@Nemrai]

Fig trees may not be able to survive winter in Sweden. So I think I would get another tree or two just in case. If you can find a sapling birch, aspen or something, you can dig it up and move to the patch(make sure to get enough of the roots). They're fast growing and should provide good cover fairly quickly :)

[@Bookwright]

A bit risky in planting zon 2. I wonder if one cover it during the winter months than maybie? I'm thinking a bit of compost and fir or spruse twiggs to cover the grund and a protecting basket with a bit of isolation around the tree so the frost, ice and snow can't get at it? Anyone that have tried?

[@kathleenoverton3263]

Here in Connecticut in Zone 5 we wrap the tree in burlap to protect it in winter.

[@D.ElzaMarta]

I guess you should choose any native tree plant from nearby forest, or maybe a bush, like a lilac. And a little fig could go back indoors at the autumn. :)

[@EisTeaMitEis]

Why dont you get a plant which is growing up and around the the electricity Box, like wild wine… worst case szenario the tree falls and ruins youre electricity in a storm

[@gnarbeljo8980]

There's no chance it will survive in her zone. Any Mediterranean plant, shrub, tree needs to be housed in wintergarden conditions in winter here, ie no colder than + 6 degrees C with extra lighting as up in her zone it's too dark and far too cold. So repot the fig for winter and bring it inside to a not so heated room and put up a plant bulb over it! Winterhardy trees are all around you in the woods, so move a young sapling, or go to the garden center and get a variety of fast growing fruit tree suitable for your zone. There are apples, plums, cherries, also Lilac and Elderflower are fast growing beautiful shrubs that grow tall and cover this easily. Figs even if they survive, won't. As you have alot of pinewood forest around I'd assume plants happt with lower PH-levels would thrive. Like Rhododendron. Anything that needs higher ph-soil I'd make raised beds for which will also give earlier growth/warmer soil. For a climber like the previous commenter suggests, a clematis would be lovely, or common Hop. Both perennial, flowering and decorative fast growers that survive your zone!

[@xpsxps1339]

Rosie, There is always such peace coming from your videos; I love you for that. Thank you. I wish you well; build and enjoy your cute homestead and the lovely nature you are surrounded with; it's just pure joy to watch!

[@jeneferlofty4558]

So pleased you rewarded yourself with a garden party feast. I channelled my inner Rosie this week a tackled painting my bathroom in my "fixer upper" home.

[@wildrosie]

Ohh nice, how is it looking? Are you happy with it or forever unsure like me? :D

[@allyirvine7537]

How magical Rosie! This was filled with everything I love in a video and much more 😊 All your projects are wonderful and a pleasure to watch ❤

[@tiasdolls6165]

I do look forward to your videos. They are lovely to watch. I appreciate your authenticity. Your journey in creating a beautiful home for yourself is inspiring. Many blessings to you

[@libbybertrand9320]

Loved this video! The gardening, cooking and nighttime picnic under the lights😄❤️🇺🇸

[@maryloper7275]

Your kitchen garden party looked like the most peaceful, wonderful thing ever!

[@joanao.3841]

I love the magic you create.

[@monicacreates]

Your videos and your life in that old house have made me rethink never living in a house again... We are both a little bit old and not in great health but something inside of me want that peace living a little secluded and have the ability to garden. And a small house even if it isn't in perfect condition would still work well for us, I think. You make me feel a lot of things... :)

[@kathleenjohnson3645]

I feel so peaceful after watching your video😄💖

[@SeaTurtle515]

Everything so beautiful and peaceful. But I’m pretty sure that fig trees do best in a Mediterranean climate and can’t take severe cold. You may want to grow it in a pot and bring indoors in winter. Find another young tree that is growing in your area to plant in front of the pole. I love your fence. 🐝🌸🌿🌳

[@ann-sofienilsson9400]

If you want some flowers that will grow tall and cover the pole Jerusalem artichoke will work. You can buy them in supermarket in among the root vegetables, they spread like crazy so do be careful but it´s a good thing that you can eat them if they get to many. Their Swedish name is jordärtskocka, much luck with your garden and house.

[@dickybirdsnest]

I like your fence! You inspired me to do a late night garden party now too. Just for me …

[@linda6725]

So talented a young lady! Everything you put your hands on is so creative. Food prepping as well!

[@le_th_]

Lovely video, start to finish. This is most pleasant commercial for Jackery I've ever seen. I hope they appreciate how subtle and creative you are. I like my Jackery. I have the smaller one. If I had it to do over again, I'd get the larger version. Although, many people who've had their longer than I've had mine, and use theirs regularly, have mentioned that they don't last long. So, I guess I'll wait a bit longer. I've only had mine a year so far. A little worried about you planting a tree right next to the box where you have all your electricity? Sure, it may be fine for the next five+ years, but many years down the road, and icy, snowy, heavy branches...that seems like a recipe for potential disaster in an area with temps so low in the winter that you can't really afford to be without your electricity. Something you might consider (or not) while the sapling is tiny, and before it establishes a root system.

[@beccogiallo]

What a delicious feast and delightful setting in which to enjoy it.

[@heksedansd.2919]

I loooove that long dress you have on in the kitchengarden!🙂🌼🌸🦋☀️ and....ohhh....that ending of the video....❤

[@samchapman7513]

I adore your videos Rosie, your little house is just sooo cute and I’m always impressed by your innovative mind 🐝

[@jenniferlittlechild5839]

You put so much thought into everything you do, & have so much talent with an artistic mind … everything looks so beautifully thought out. The work you put into the fence, knotting the string .. everything unique, & then that celebratory meal & lighting, wow! Such a delight to see👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️

[@jacyne355]

I love your fence! Very clever! A work of art!

[@ronimiller1875]

What a lovely party in a beautiful setting! As always--you are amazing!

[@janelou458]

I was expecting other people at your garden party! Everything was beautiful.

[@peggynorton5145]

Hollyhocks. Come back more every year. I planted seeds this spring and they are 5' tall and blooming. My fav flower along with foxglove..

[@wildrosie]

Ow nice! I hope mine will do the same!

[@annejohnson5580]

Everything you do is artistically pleasing, even the twine fence. Your supper party, also, is beautifully presented and mouth-watering.

[@Rbmc2611]

The animals may be wild boar tearing up ground. Your work is amazing!

[@sailorgirl2017]

Thoroughly enjoy watching you improve on your home. It's looking amazing.

[@knittygritty4851]

The closer you plant your veggies to the house, the less likely a dear will eat them. Plant them right up against a south-facing wall for example. It is helpful to let go of how things are supposed to look and design solutions based on how they best function for you when homesteading.

[@wildrosie]

I think as time goes by that will absolutely happen!

[@le_th_]

Oh my goodness, NO. That is such short-term irresponsible thinking. You *never* want to water right up next to your home's foundation. Why do you think people spend money to put rain gutters all the way around their house??? On top of that, it invites rodents...which she has already had issues with in this house...to build their homes and have their babies nearby so they can eat from that garden. So, so many reasons why NOT to do that, and especially when you can easily put an inexpensive fence around the garden and keep it away from the house, exactly as she has it.

[@knittygritty4851]

@@le_th_ Old houses are built differently and the rodents will live there regardless.

[@judyrosy]

If you didn't harden off that tree, I am afraid it may get sun scald and die. It needed to be slowly acclimated to the sun and outdoors. I hope it will be ok...but I've done it and it didn't turn out ok. Just look up hardening off if you get another.

[@mtnshelby7059]

You're a brave soul to rescue those old single pane windows. Im sure you're considering thermal or similar curtains for the winter. Lots of ❤.

[@sandramurray5879]

What a fascinating video and your little garden party at the end was beautiful.

[@maneeshamaneesh2372]

So lovely, your garden dinner party. I do like your estethic sense

[@ChristelRoelandt]

Never has a Solo picknick been so romantic, beautiful!! 😍😃

[@kinoko510]

Wow. Your garden party looked beautiful. What a blessed setting ♥️

[@kathyjames9250]

It is so nice that you are in a safe place and can relax outside in the evening, although I imagine there are a few eyes and noses detecting you and the food!

[@lindakurtz2653]

If you toss the turf rootside up you will eventually have a wonderful compost pile! Add food scrap parings, maybe some leaf duff from the woods, anything organic you can come up with and that pile will gift you back some wonderful soil amendments. Here in the US, watering plants during the sunny part of the day is not a good idea-the water drops act like magnifyers and tend to burn the leaves. It may not be true in Sweden?

[@vaijayanti_prememalcolm8160]

That was a brilliant party! Thank you 🙂

[@debravanwinkle3946]

The treats an lighting at the end of a vary productive day of planting an fencing around it all looks so yummy enjoy you always go above an beyond stay well safe an praying will see you next week 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍✨✨✨✨✨✨✨☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️👀👀👀👀👀👀🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🪴🌾🌻🪻🥀

[@savingsiskola]

I started a garden this year with raised beds and built a fence around it using as much of the materials from the old farm lying around the property but never in a Million years would I had imagined the amount of work it actually would be and I haven’t had time to do any house repairs yet. It is a very conflicting situation. There should definitely be more hours in the day. 😅

[@wildrosie]

It's crazy right? Even when you've already made the beds and think that all you have to do now is sow some seeds.... haha. Somehow it keeps you endlessly busy!

[@savingsiskola]

@@wildrosie yes definitely and at the same time so wonderful. I have never been that into gardening before but this year I prepared the whole winter in advance and studied everything I could about it. I guess I am official middle aged. 😆🥕🥦🍓🫑

[@terhei]

Wow, your terrace looked so romantic with that beautiful rhododendron ❤ and atmospheric lights 😍