The best gardening & homesteading channels on Youtube
This is a special video because we have a guest all the way from Nova Scotia to show us how to create a fantastic and durable seed tray out of pallets. Steve from the Optimistic Gardener channel will show us how easy it is to do this pallet project to make a seed tray and…
In this video,. I take another bed that has its summer crop completed and use the technique of lasagna gardening to reclaim its potential and plant a late summer crop of Pac Choi for harvest before the fall crop goes in. Learn how to take your raised veggie bed, mid-summer, and reclaim it to working…
In this video, I take the worst 4 beds on the farm and completely refocus the effort to growing a better crop for the remainder of summer. The beds were planted with heirloom tomatoes across the back, and a mixture of zucchinis, pumpkins, and peppers along the front. The beds started to fail about 2…
Today, we are showing you how to make a marshmallow shooter! This is a great, inexpensive and easy-to-make DIY gift! Supply List: 1 2ft piece of half-inch PVC pipe 1 half-inch T-Piece 2 half-inch 90 degree elbow pieces 1 half-inch cap piece 1 half inch coupling piece (You will also need something to cut the…
In this video, I show not only how I mulch my plants, but also why mulching is literally the key to any successful organic farm or garden
Wondering what going crazy ordering supplies for natural cold process soap making looks like? Well, here it is, as I unbox some of the materials that have ordered from Voyaguer Soap and Candle Co. I was surprised at how much the raw materials for making a batch of natural cost, but can see the savings…
Here’s another look at my DIY feeders and drinkers with a chat and walk around the pen. Also, talk a little in the beginning about fermenting feed. Link to DIY feeder: https://youtu.be/n8NQCqfnJj4 Link to Dog Proof Fence video: https://youtu.be/bOO1kiyXwsg Website: www.selfsufficientme.com -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: “5 Fruit Tree & Veggie Patch Questions” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50HgG0yBX80 -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. We all know that composting is essential in the garden, but compost piles can soon overflow at this time of year when you’re cutting back perennials and pulling up spent vegetables. If you’re wondering what to do with all that extra organic matter, it’s worth considering in-situ…
This is the first installment of our video series, “The Homesteaders Guide to Chickens”. Today, we just cover the basics for those thinking about getting started with chicken keeping, discussing things such as housing, choosing between laying hens or chicks, and how many chickens you need. Later, we’ll be going over topics such as breeds,…
One of the most common questions asked on Appalachia’s Homestead. Patara goes over her opinion and strategy on how to be successful in selling your farm fresh eggs! *IF you have questions regarding laws or regulations, please check *YOUR* local area or state. Thank you! Like, Subscribe, and Share! Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Appalachias-Homestead-with-Patara-260231104167465/
Part 24 of our road trip across Northern Quebec and Eastern Canada. We hooked up with Mark, a traveling photographer who we originally met a few months earlier, at a Walmart Parking lot in Ottawa, Ontario. He was nice enough to give us a tour of his self-converted stealth camper van.
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. With strong winds, heavy rainfall and snow, winter can take its toll on even the hardiest crops. A simple row cover can protect your plants from the worst of the winter weather, and dramatically extend your growing season. Row covers can be expensive to buy but don’t…
In this video I show and explain how I built my fire pit from retaining wall blocks with a galvanised round garden bed for the inner rim. I will be using our fire pit to cook with eg spit roast our home grown pekin ducks and of course toast marshmallows! The video is pretty comprehensive…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Training climbing vegetables up supports is a great way to get maximum yield from minimum space. Building your own supports is easy, fun and can make an impressive feature in your garden. If you’re growing climbing peas, beans, cucumbers or any other vining plant, you’ll need to…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Acquiring equipment for gardening can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. We’ve put together a list of items you can reuse and recycle in your garden. Most of us care for the environment and recycle what we can. However, there are so many ways to…
A compost sifter is something that will save time and money in the long run, and will help to improve the quality of your harden soil. Sifting is also great exercise, so you can stay healthy and in shape even while doing something as relaxing as gardening. Remember to like, comment, and share! .99 Heirloom…
Grow the best mangoes organically! This video shows how I grow my mangoes organically in our own home garden without the need for fungicides or pesticides. The last half of the video shows cutting a ripe mango and how to know when to PICK a mango. For more growing information go to our forum http://www.selfsufficientculture.com/…
I was fed up with chicken feeders that made a big mess by dropping feed all over the ground so I have designed my own chicken/duck feeder made from everyday bins or buckets, which keeps the feed in the feeder until it’s eaten! Here’s my blog post about this feeder and at the end I’m…
This DIY trellis can be made for free, and can be used to support your plants. Made from sunflower stalks, it is not only 100% decompostable, but it is sustainable as well! Hope you will give this a try, and let us know what you use on it. Its great for cucumbers, beans, tomatoes, ect.…
This DIY trellis can be made for free, and can be used to support your plants. Made from sunflower stalks, it is not only 100% decompostable, but it is sustainable as well! Hope you will give this a try, and let us know what you use on it. Its great for cucumbers, beans, tomatoes, ect.…
This video gives a quick explanation on how to use a recycled pickle jar for lacto fermentation purposes with an example of sauerkraut. It is not how to make sauerkraut but more so how lacto fermentation is beneficial and how a standard jar can be effectively used for the process. I go my idea for…
Things are bursting forth into the light as plants wake up from transplant shock. Come along and see what plants are going crazy! It is a good day 🙂
Some truly HUGE things happening with the MIcrogarden. I can only hope everyone enjoys, and find the garden as unique and as intriguing as I do.
After 5 weeks I am back! I am sorry for such a long break, but I am back baby! This is going to be fun, and I am very excited to do videos in the grow room again! So many changes!!
This super easy howto will teach you how to make a maple tap with no hammer, and at about 10-15 cents per setup! This setup is super easy, and anyone can do it! enjoy! Check out this complete maple sugar kit to get started! http://amzn.to/2bPxQ68 Remember to Rate, Comment, and subscribe to stay in the…
Getting to know your plants not only helps you with knowing which plants you have in your collection, but it also leads to helping identify nutrient deficiencies, as well as other needs such as watering amounts and when it needs water. Thanks for watching! Remember to Rate, Comment, and Subscribe if you want to stay…
EVERYTHING is featured!!! stuff many people have not seen yet! bananas, bonsai peppers, starfruit, guava, papaya, and SO MUCH MORE!
In this episode I clarift some stuff up about grafts and true dwarfs. I know it wasn’t a complete guide to their differences, but I highlight the biggest ones. Make sure to check out Larrys orchids and tropicals, I promise. you will not be sorry you did! Larrys Tropicals and Orchids: http://www.larrysorchids.com/ USE THE PROMO…
This quick howto on how to prune your indoor tropicals or other plants! As long as certin procautions are taken, pruning your plants is literally as easy as 1..2..snip! Praxxus55712 – http://www.youtube.com/praxxus55712
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