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I have been putting off dealing with this bed for over a year because I felt like it was a loss cause because the lack of sun until I have a light bulb moment. I decided to plant kale in the whole bed to grown a years worth of greens for my chickens to help supplement their feed cost.
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I really like Ed Hume seeds, too. They’re out of Puyallup (near Tacoma)WA. Lots of variety and good prices.
You might be able to grow comfrey there. Chickens are supposed to love it.
I have tried 3x on the luffa seeds and have never been able to germinate them! I have found some brands of seeds have a lower germination rate then other brands like burpee I always get low rates.
This is a fantastic idea. I’m going to get chickens soon. And I never thought to grow for them.
Can you cut back the branches that hang over the garden bed?? or is it too high up?? I do not buy my seeds from Amazon…I get my seeds from MI-Gardner and Baker Creek as I have gotten seeds and it didn't grow what they say it was.. I will get local seeds at the big box store also only at the end of the year and when they are trying to get rid of them.. same with my Fertilizer I buy it up at the end of the year.. I also try to plant the top 3 tomato plants that does well in my area and the same with pepper plants… I have limited space and I want green beans and tomato to can..
Love your videos. I work full time as well and you give me hope that I can homestead while working as well. Thank you.
"My chickens are going to work for me" love it, lol.
I really do love to get my seeds from Dollar Tree, Dollar General, and Wal-Mart has some great seeds that are $1 or less. All of which I have always had good luck with.
I do like you do, I buy seeds from online companies, Dollar General, Walmart… WHEREVER..
Loving your channel! As a fellow PNW girl thought I’d help you out with the pronunciation of Siskiyou as once you know how to say it it’s unforgettable! Sis-Q!
Learn seed saving and go to the online seed savers exchange. Swap seeds free.
I get bulk orders from TrueLeaf because I do microgreens and sprouts. But they sell small packets.
Siskiyou is Native American lol
Something to think about when buying seeds, many people have bought the "cheaper" seeds from various places, and what grows is not what it is supposed to be. And seeds are good for many years if stored properly. So even if you spend say $3.50 for a package of 250 seeds, that is many years worth in most situations. So you don't have to buy that kind of seed, and spend that money every year.
Where are you in Washington? I live north of Spokane.
I buy them from different places
I love hoss tools seeds. Good prices and excellent germination. Your garden is amazing
Can you do a video on your irrigation system?
I definitely bought the majority off of Dollar Tree but lately the new or unique variety that i want to try i got from baker creek
Johnny's seeds. They are literally absolutely amazing when it comes to variety, price, and clear information on every plant.
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You could place the girls on the kale bed when it is hot outside. You could turn on the watering device for the girls to enjoy.
I buy my seeds from everywhere. At the local Ace Hardware and another local nursery-we can buy seeds in bulk. These are the varieties that are know to produce well in our area. Just curious but could you move those beds? Or cut the branches from the trees above? I saw the video where you and sis-in-law made the egg holder. Maybe y'all could make a park bench to put under the trees. You know at first I thought your egg holder was an upcycled golf ball holder. Which brings me to my next suggestion. Maybe if you move the beds you could turn that area into a putting area for your family and friends. That way y'all could enjoy the view of your garden. You could do it in the shape of a pool table. I know they sell a set of golf balls that look like pool balls. Turn something you hate into something fun!
I purchase seeds from dollar tree, local nursery, and the burpee company
Beets mint and oregano
try growing bok choy, my geese n chickens love it, plus its great for stir fry. I dehydrated a bunch of greens for them as snacks for winter, dehydrate some cranberries for them or freeze some. I grew a bunch of sunflowers and they get the dried out heads too. I get our seeds from local areas, on line, This year I had problems with baker creek seeds, alot did not germinate. Happy Thanksgiving dinner for you today Sunday. Your mom is awesome