Winter Prep on the Homestead | Big Freeze is Coming

[@dianngilbert3315]

I was talking with a Michigan apple farmer he said to keep the deer away hang a bar of soap from the tree. He said they have no deer pressure as the deer don’t like the smell of soap. Thought I’d share.

[@Tinkergrumpybuns]

First time I saw a heron was around ‘85. It flew over, I thought it was a Teradactyl.

[@centraltexashomestead-mike4956]

Cold here in Texas as well. We will warm up again late this week. God bless.

[@furbabies3momma]

It is such a joy to watch your channel... So nuch Love ❤️ between you two... Will very likely make many of your recipes! 😋 God Bless you both... ☮️💞✝️

[@susantate-yt6jk]

Rachael, I just watched your video with you sharing your heart and I just want to share it's ok to be good to yourself!! Seasons in life change and I am glad that you had the time needed for the issues that arose. We can make plans but God orders the steps. It gives us time to look back and prioritize the needs and know I'll be praying for peace and wisdom...we love you both....onward and forward

[@teresacarter8577]

I love seeing the love and affection between the two of you ❤️ you should never have to tell others how much you love and appreciate each other. It should show itself daily 💕thanks for sharing your story, love, and wisdom 🙏God Bless

[@bobwilliams5506]

DANG the weather sure changed while we were on vacation! 85 degrees in the Caribbean and 26 degrees when we got home early early Monday morning!

[@jackienoel2864]

my front door is yellow!! it’s beautiful, just like yours!! i couldn’t help myself, i painted my back door, a soft pink!!

[@kellyhawes9293]

It will be awesome to see how your land changes with all the new trees.

[@conniemcgehee2851]

sofunto see another video. your property is so beautiful

[@gowest5145]

Your fall colors in your trees is really nice. We have had 3 nights of freezing and one was freezing rain so my garden is done for the year. I need to put away 4 pumpkins in the next couple of days.

[@barbaratrivett4925]

My husband made our tomato cages the way you make tree protectors.

[@debbiebarnes4688]

We have giant sand hill cranes near our playa lakes.

[@Meeminator603]

BRRRRRRR!! Stay warm and safe please, we hold you as part of our family!

[@francescaarcabascio1810]

That dish looks delicious, I'm hungry already!

[@katrinalynn6]

in missouri we got a freezing rain i had to get all my maters in in 2 hours it wasnt very fun and it was the day i got back from florida

[@carolrobb6400]

Thanks for sharing your great day!

[@brianczuhai8909]

I've been eating the last of my apples. They are delicious this time of year. Use a Magic Eraser to clean the black spots off the outside.

[@gardengrammie3]

Yum goat! I love goat curry over rice! yummy! Love your videos

[@lori-yn4yi]

Such good information. That dinner looks amazing.

[@sallyhostetter2820]

Interesting story about the blue herons and the grasshoppers. So sad one died. Loved this video.

[@jaynemar1]

We have Sandhill Cranes at our Dansville Farm property. Large light tan with red above their beaks. Odd sounding birds!

[@dianaclarke2323]

Hi from Canada. I can attest the Maple is beautiful when shedding in the fall. Enjoy!! Diana

[@lavernfoy4591]

Amazing!! Loving y’all. Thank you for taking me along for all you do. ❤️🙏

[@hollynelson543]

Hi Rachel.Snow here in Grand Rapids😮❤

[@1870s]

Our cabin is about 1 hour north of there, and I think was supposed to get 4-6" today.

[@loripretti843]

I love that pinkish red maple tree!!! Absolutely Beautiful!!! Dinner looks Wonderful!!! God Bless Us All!!!

[@1870s]

Thank you! You too!

[@marilyncapehart663]

Hi Rachel & Todd., You guys need to try Smoked Goat it better flavor my husband was African & that’s where he brought it. Why do you plant so many trees and why do deers want to eat some, 11-1-2023❤

[@ReapWhatYouSowGardening]

Great video! We used the old Fallen Leaves for insulation for our greenhouse!

[@TrixieJFerguson]

Please explain. How do you do it and to what temperature does it protect against? I struggle to keep my greenhouse warm enough on windy cold nights.

[@robingirven4570]

I think we’re neighbors!! We have 2 blue heron that hang out on our pond, but every time I try to get pics, they take off. The side by side is too loud. The deer are stupid crazy here - so many of them. I counted 17 the other morning. Your dessert looked awesome!! Pumpkin is next up, on the preserving list. Thank you for another great VLOG.

[@transplanted.homestead]

This is silly, but for some reason I always get a kick out of seeing your yellow Tupperware colander. 😆 We had that same one in my house when I was growing up, and I don't think I've seen one since.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

I have one and use it all the time!

[@miephoex]

There seems to be a quietnesses about her. Hope all is well! 🙏 The place looks beautiful 😍.

[@selbar1]

Pumpkin carmel coffee cake. Rachel you must share recipe please.

[@Notable2Nikki]

The crumble topping is always the best part!

[@ashmagardener]

I am new to your channel. I have to say I love every video I have watched so far.

[@1870s]

Glad you like them! Welcome ♥

[@stzookster]

Wow, please share pumpkin coffee cake recipe 🙌 or maybe you did and I just missed it 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Great job getting the homestead ready fo winter! That coffeecake looked so good!

[@ginnamagda5810]

That looks delicious.I’ve never had the opportunity to try goat! And your pie was singing

[@cynthiafisher9907]

I thought it would taste similar to lamb, but it tastes more like beef to me.

[@pjk1714]

Doing the same today. Great minds 🎃❄️

[@ttaite84]

Hello! Are y'all planting garlic this Fall?

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Thank you.

[@martivani]

I think your blue herons might be Sandhill cranes if they hung out in your pasture!

[@shamancarmichael5305]

Yummy!

[@MargieBenson-dv9ek]

❤

[@ohioniki6928]

Do you recommend the chain saw you are using? I know nothing about these things, but have a small fallen apple tree and don’t have the physical ability to hand saw. I’m not bothered by the trunk, but mostly clean up some limbs and use them for fire wood. Hep me! Hep me! 😊

[@1870s]

We love the little saw. We already had all the batteries / chargers for it, so for us it was affordable as we didn't have to buy all that extra stuff to go with it. www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-M12-FUEL-12-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Brushless-Battery-6-in-HATCHET-Chainsaw-Kit-with-6-0-Ah-and-4-0-Ah-Battery-Charger-2527-21-48-11-2460/314276159

[@vnickcolvin4971]

Can you share your fence😊 information, charger etc? And the hand saw thingy?

[@teriharman566]

I am so glad you are doing videos again. i missed watching both of you. Thank you for taking us along on your winterizing projects

[@traceydysert6096]

When you fence your baby trees, do you fasten them to the ground? If so, what do you use? Doesn't the wind knock them over if they aren't fastened? We have an orchard of 12 trees on about a quarter of an acre and we have fencing around ours but we use the plastic electric fence post that you push in with your foot to hold the fence up. Ours is on a hill and not on flat ground. So I know that makes a difference.

[@1870s]

Don't fasten them at all. a 3-4 foot ring seems plenty heavy enough. Never had one blow over.

[@traceydysert6096]

@@1870s thank you.

[@niecieyukiye6654]

Hi Rachel & Todd ..in another video u used small beige/off white cloth napkins which looked like they were edged in thread. I've been looking for something like that. Where did you get them? And if you made them, what kind of fabric is it? Thank you. Please answer❤

[@1870s]

Probably these: amzn.to/3SGVJUn They and most of our other kitchen stuff should all be in our shop: www.amazon.com/shop/that1870shomestead/list/MYSTJ24KIRIR

[@niecieyukiye6654]

Yes!!! Thats them! Thank you so much. Love you two ..from Sequim WA

[@marjrose3640]

Great video! Do you stake those cages into the ground? And if not, can't the deer just push them over off the trees? Just wondering. Fun interesting video again!

[@1870s]

Don't stake them, they have heavy enough so the wind doesn't bother then, and the deer just leave them be.

[@marjrose3640]

@@1870s thank you! Good to know.

[@emptynestgardens9057]

OH I hope you reported the Blue Herons due to avian bird flu. So sad. We have blue and green herons.

[@ruggedmountainhomestead]

Your pumpkin coffee cake looks delicious!😋

[@TrixieJFerguson]

You’re out of butter?? 😱😱😭😭 That is a tragic situation. Please hurry and get butter … butter is life. 💞

[@1870s]

I know right ♥

[@judyabernathy80]

Todd, what do you secure the bottom of the cages with - that are around the trees?

[@1870s]

Nothing, they are heavy enough to not go anywhere

[@dawnshipley1243]

I just can't make myself eat goat. It's like eating the devil. Can't eat lamb either. It's like eating baby Jesus. Don't come for me. It's just how a perfectly, normal, well-adjusted, God- fearing girl, squirms over it. My husband laughs at me too. Y'all can, happily, have my portion! ❤❤ 🐐🐑

[@furbabies3momma]

My feelings are pretty much the same... I've never tried goat, but I tried lamb once... No thanks! 😮 Everyone can have my portions, as well... I truly ❤ this channel... ☮️💞✝️

[@cynthiafisher9907]

@@furbabies3mommaI thought goat would taste like lamb, but it actually tastes more like beef.