August 2017 – Page 3 – Gardening Vlogs

VIDEO: Our Biggest Organic Onion Harvest EVER – When & How to Harvest + Processing Onions for Storage

August 14, 201728

We grew 50 pounds of onion in just 20 square feet. That is absolutely insane. How to grow big onions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ugtr1wPY0eY How to grow big onions Blog post: https://migardener.com/tips-growing-bigger-onions/ Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+ varieties of Heirloom & Non-GMO Vegetable seeds .99/pack, fertilizer, garden tools, blog & More: http://www.MIgardener.com Facebook:…

VIDEO: Spirited WOMEN of The Smokies~The Walker Sisters!

August 14, 201728

Enjoy exploring the cabin and residence of The Walker Sisters with us! This is a story of how 5 women refused to sell their property when The Great Smoky Mountains National Park was established. They are remembered for living their life without the conveniences of modern times-making their clothes, working their fields and preserving their…

VIDEO: 5 Year Old Suburban FOOD FOREST, And Eating Hot Pepper

August 14, 201727

The Perennial Food Forest is pumping out more food then I know what to do with. Every day we are harvesting from the garden, and every year the quality of food gets higher and higher. When you put in a system like this, a functional design you don’t have to slave over the plants and…

VIDEO: Picking Bush Beans

August 14, 20170

Join Serina as she harvests the bush beans. This time of year, it is pretty much a daily job, but we aren’t complaining. We go over our growing routine, and show you when to pick the beans to get them at the perfect size. Come and relax with us in the garden.

VIDEO: NO-NO! CANNING Ring Safety Tip~

August 14, 201728

Why the big NO-NO? Simple. Here is a tip in keeping your home canned goods safe! Always do your research on appropriate canning techniques and for proper storage! Canning is a great skill set for self-sustainability! Just be safe about it! That’s the goal! Safety first! Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo Like, Subscribe, Comment…

VIDEO: Market Garden Tool Wall

August 14, 201729

Check out my new tool rack. This is where I store most of my secondary tools. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/curtisstonesub | Follow my IG: @greencityacres Watch more http://bit.ly/2rvW4h5 from Curtis Stone : http://bit.ly/2cmcFLe August Kelowna workshop tickets: http://bit.ly/augustkelowna Arizona workshop tickets: http://bit.ly/NovemberArizona Selmer, TN workshop tickets: http://bit.ly/OctoberSelmer Book discount code: newsub Buy the book here: http://bit.ly/urbanfarmerbook Digital…

VIDEO: Backyard Permaculture FOOD FOREST, Functional Design

August 13, 201730

The Permaculture Food Forest is still in high production, and the past investments are starting to pay off. I have been harvesting so much food that its hard to keep up with. I am located in New Jersey in Zone 6B Thanks for the kind words and support 😁🐕❤️ SUPPORT ME AND TUCK →Amazon affiliate…

VIDEO: So What DID Granny Do?

August 13, 201728

Hard times? I’m not really sure we know what that is in comparison to the pressures of our Great-Great-Grandparents. But! Let’s talk about it and how we can keep our heads clear. Just what do we do when the harvests and homestead isn’t like we are used to or like we want? Let’s chat it…

VIDEO: How to Make a Bonsai at Home (FAST N EASY)

August 13, 201728

HOW TO MAKE A BONSAI AT HOME …VERY EASY METHOD..:) The ancient art of growing bonsai trees is well over a thousand years old. Many individuals are not aware that a simple potted plant is literally the meaning of bonsai, “Potted Plant.” There are however a large pool of types of plants, bushes and even…

VIDEO: PERMACULTURE CUCUMBER HARVEST!

August 13, 201729

come along with me as I collect an abundant cucumber harvest. All the cucumbers are grown naturally with no pesticides, no herbicides, no sprays of any kind. Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/user/thepermaculturgarden?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/james.prigioni LAWN TO HIGH PRODUCTION FOOD FOREST: https://youtu.be/7ByAh_0CIW8 5 TIPS FOR BUILDING HEALTHY SOIL: https://youtu.be/7-Tyz7fGeZo

VIDEO: Never ending rain and two projects

August 12, 20175

Rain this year is coming way too often. A few days of sunshine then a week of rain and low temps. Showing a few projects as well.

VIDEO: How to Grow Marigold From Cutting Fast N Easy (With Update Video)

August 12, 201725

GROW MARIGOLD FROM CUTTINGS EASILY …WATCH THIS VIDEO TO KNOW MORE..THANKS..:) DAIZZ’S TIPS:- 1.)Cut 4-inch-long stem sections from softwood growth, measuring from the stem tips. Use sharp scissors and select stems that have not yet flowered. Softwood stems are soft and immature current-year growth that is not woody or hardened. 2.) Remove all leaves from…

VIDEO: Is My Kombucha Moldy? Day by Day Scoby Growing Diary

August 12, 20170

Well, I definitely thought I was growing mold here. I have never brewed kombucha before, so I didn’t know what to expect. But as the days went on, an obvious mother began to form, and in the end I had successful kombucha! Here is my list of resources I found helpful and reassuring this week.…

VIDEO: TOMATOES! 🍅 Everything You Need To Know!

August 12, 201724

If you want to get started growing tomatoes then this video will tell you how. Get your seeds in the ground so you can be harvesting your own homegrown organic tomatoes. Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/user/thepermaculturgarden?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/james.prigioni LAWN TO HIGH PRODUCTION FOOD FOREST: https://youtu.be/7ByAh_0CIW8 5 TIPS FOR BUILDING HEALTHY SOIL: https://youtu.be/7-Tyz7fGeZo

VIDEO: STOP Worrying About Tiny Holes, Curling leaves, and A Few Pests!

August 11, 201725

People often worry unnecessarily and it causes more harm than good. Focus on the plant as a whole and things in the garden will be far easier for you. Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+ varieties of Heirloom & Non-GMO Vegetable seeds .99/pack, fertilizer, garden tools, blog & More: http://www.MIgardener.com Facebook:…

VIDEO: How to Tell When Your Fruits and Vegetables are Ready to Harvest

August 11, 201728

💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. There’s nothing quite as rewarding as harvesting your own homegrown fruits and vegetables. But how can you tell when they’re perfectly ripe? Different crops have their own tell-tale signs that let you know when they’re ready to eat. In this video we share our top tips on…

VIDEO: Urban Homestead 5 Minute Tour

August 11, 20170

Watch me say potential 38 times, and quickly get the idea for what we have, and all the… potential… we have to go further. Here is a quick walk through of our yard to give you a feel for our space. I tried to keep this to the bare bones so you could see what…

VIDEO: Food Security & Disaster Resilience

August 10, 20177

In the not so distant past, general preparedness and self sufficiency was an everyday part of life. Explore ways we can cultivate resiliency today with Organic Growers School, AmeriCorps member Jillian Wolf and Sara DeFosset, as they facilitate this discussion on how we can maintain a reliable food system. We’ll look at how our community…

VIDEO: SELLING 1,000+ EGGS this WEEK!

August 10, 201726

Holy cow! I have a huge request for my egg sale this week! I have the best customers but, can we do it? ~Hey, moms!! Let’s also discuss how you can have a successful farm and home-based business! You can do it, too! Let’s chat it up! xo Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo Like,…

VIDEO: How to Grow Oleander/Kaner From Cuttings(With Update Video)

August 10, 201727

GROW OLEANDER/KANER FROM CUTTNGS WITHIN 15 DAYS …:) DAIZZ’S TIPS:- oleanders are a flowering tree or shrub that can tolerate harsh environments and thrive in locations other plants cannot. Oleanders grow in any well-drained soil, but require full sun and hot temperatures. 1. Choose a healthy, mature oleander to harvest the cutting. Clean and sterilize…

VIDEO: Preserving our massive Eggplant Harvest

August 10, 20170

We are drowning in Eggplants, so we need to start freezing them. In this video we pick and prepare our over production, and prepare it for storage. Also in this video is the most delicious eggplant sandwich known to mankind, which consists of – eggplant fried in oil till browned – balsamic vinegar reduction -…

VIDEO: PEACHES! 🍑 Everything You Need To Know!

August 10, 201728

Peaches are one of my all time favorite garden snacks to eat fresh. If your interested in growing delicious peaches this is the video for you. Peaches are the next fruit/veggie in my series “Everything You Need To Know” Thanks for the kind words and support 😁🐕❤️ SUPPORT ME AND TUCK →Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/2z7NIRQ…

VIDEO: Fermenting or Pickling Zucchini in My Outdoor Kitchen – How to

August 10, 201727

Here’s how I lacto ferment or pickle zucchini all home grown organically and demonstrated in our outdoor makeshift kitchen. Thank you for watching and supporting my vids! 🙂 Pickle pipes on Amazon: https://bit.ly/2uraoVG Weck jars on Amazon: https://bit.ly/2urnVfK My article on Pickle Pipes (includes where to buy in Oz and UK): http://bit.ly/2urok1K Blog: http://www.selfsufficientme.com/ (use…

VIDEO: Automatic Birdfeeder (made from dog food dispenser)

August 9, 201722

As some of you will recall, Paula and I were recently away from the homestead for about a week and in hopes of keeping our feathered (any fury) friends fed in our absence, we decided to create an inexpensive DIY automatic birdfeeder. Check it out!

VIDEO: GoSun Solar Oven Review

August 9, 20174

The people over at GoSun Solar Oven (www.gosunstove.com) gave us their Sport edition oven for a test run, so we did. Watch the video to see how things went. GET 10% OFF your purchase using the code: URBANHOME10 The code is a referral/affiliate code and for every purchase using the code above. STAY TUNED for…

VIDEO: How to Grow Radishes (and get Continuous Harvests)

August 9, 201720

This video is all about growing radish, which is one of the best vegetables to grow in the garden if you want quick results. We grew the varieties Icicle (white) and French Breakfast (Red). Because of their quick growing qualities you can sow from March through to August to get crops through the growing season.…

VIDEO: The Wim Hof Method with Ben Pelton Part 2

August 9, 201713

Discover the Wim Hof Method with certified instructor, Ben Pelton. This technique gives you the ability to regulate your body temperature through mental focus and a natural sequence of breathing. Ben helps participants learn how to transcend daily stresses to bring a greater peace to every area of life. In part 2, Ben finishes his…

VIDEO: First Pepper Haul From this Years Organic Garden!

August 8, 2017November 19, 202129

If anyone tells you that organic is inferior in any way, tell them they are misinformed. Here is the proof. Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+ varieties of Heirloom & Non-GMO Vegetable seeds .99/pack, fertilizer, garden tools, blog & More: http://www.MIgardener.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MIgardener Instagram: http://instagram.com/MIgardener G+: http://plus.google.com/+MIgardener Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/MIgardenerYT/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/MI_gardener…

VIDEO: DIY Greenhouse Tour

August 8, 20170

A tour of our recently completed greenhouse. We built it for 800 dollars, using simple materials and chainlink fencing supplies. It has roll up sides to allow air flow and keep it from over heating in the summer, automatic windows to open in the morning, and drip irrigation to automate the watering. It was simple…

VIDEO: Urban Homestead – Pasadena CA 16 Years of Blogging + More 8.7.17

August 8, 20179

We’ve been on our Path to Freedom journey since 1985 and started blogging about it 16 years ago in July 2001. Thanks to everyone who’s been watching and supporting us the whole way through. We’ve got many podcast episodes coming up, and our workshops are posted as Patron-Only Special Episodes (www.urbanhomestead.org/podcast). Become a patron to…