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In this video we sow the lesser known South American herb “Papalo”. It’s a heat loving alternative to cilantro! This herb has a very poor germination rate so we will have to keep a close eye on the progress. However, I’m REALLY looking forward to adding this herb to the Brew City Garden! Check out…
In this video we took care of ton of work in the Brew City Garden! Tomato trellis was hung, tomato buckets were topped up with last year’s straw and we sowed our carrots…….again. LOL. I also show you how to transplant into the sides of the bales so you can utilize the bale’s full growing…
In this quick video I cover how to fix loose bales and tipping bales. It really is a simple fix! Thanks for watching! Check out our Facebook Page!: https://www.facebook.com/brewcitygardener/ Join our Facebook group – “The Global Straw Bale Gardener’s Collective” https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheGlobalSBGCollective/ Sign up for Ebates here and earn cash back on your online purchases: https://www.ebates.com/r/OPPESD?eeid=28187…
Welcome to our channel, YouTube. We are so, so thankful that you are here and we hope you are both encouraged and entertained by what we share here. Thank you for choosing to follow along with this dream come true! Want More Roots & Refuge? Check Out: Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootsandrefuge/ My Infrequently…
It’s time for our fourth weekly garden tour of the summer of 2018. The peppers are started to come in and today is my first really big tomato harvest. Thank you all so much for sharing our garden with us! Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Music by our friend Daniel Smith. The instrumental song at the beginning of…
Garden harvest time! We picked Brandywine, Black Vernissage, Better Boy, and Roma tomatoes.
In this video, I show you how I prune my basil plants for the best growth and bushiness, and I show you the optimal range of conditions in how to grow your plants. Basil can be grown indoors or outdoors, and if given the right conditions, is an excellent companion plant for tomatoes, peppers, and…
The Best Blueberry Muffins! They are awesome! xo SEE MORE BELOW~ ~Cherokee Women HERE: https://amzn.to/2tQOhIZ ~Blog Recipe HERE: https://appalachiashomestead.blogspot.com/2015/09/raspberry-streusel-muffins.html ~Patara’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user _____________________________________________ Books I Love! ~ Storey’s Guide to Raising Chickens: http://amzn.to/2Ccqk6a ~ The Chicken Health Handbook: http://amzn.to/2DAfwe1 ~ Storey’s Guide to Raising Goats: http://amzn.to/2DBfzq5 ~ Keeping a Family Cow: http://amzn.to/2jf42pZ ~ Livestock Protection…
Have you ever worked hard gardening a home grown tomato just to be disappointed in flavor? Or maybe you’ve never successfully grown tomatoes at all. Today I’m giving you a crash course in tomato growing, from basic vocabulary to the science of flavor compounds, here’s all I know about growing tomatoes for flavor. One of…
This video VLOG gives an acreage and channel update of the tasks needed to be done and our vision for Self Sufficient Me on our organic permaculture homestead. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/selfsufficientme Help support the Channel and buy a T-shirt/Merchandise from our Spreadshirt shop: https://goo.gl/ygrXwU Shop on Amazon for plants: https://bit.ly/2yRFNGQ Shop for plants…
In this episode I give you another quick tour of the garden to show you how everything is coming along. I also show the results of two seed sowing styles for Swiss Chard in the bales. Thanks for watching! Check out our Facebook Page!: https://www.facebook.com/brewcitygardener/ Join our Facebook group – “The Global Straw Bale Gardener’s…
We get asked all the time about our arched trellises. Today we are showing you how to build them and what we grow on them! They are a wonderful way to add function and beauty to your garden. Want More Roots & Refuge? Check Out: Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootsandrefuge/ My Infrequently updated blog:…
In this video the awesome Plant Based Amazing has sent me some seedlings to plant out… INCLUDING …. some TRUE SEED POTATO plants. Please like, share, comment and SUBSCRIBE XXX
Our third garden tour for the growing season of 2018. Today, June 23, we are taking a closer look at our 10k square food garden. I’m discussing what we grow, how and why! Want More Roots & Refuge? Check Out: Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootsandrefuge/ My Infrequently updated blog: www.thehodgepodgedarling.blogspot.com My Articles in Do…
In this episode we finally get to our great chard experiment to test the germination and growth for two different methods of sowing in the straw bales. I also show you what a nitrogen and magnesium deficiency looks like and remedy the problem. Thanks for watching!! I am happy to make these videos without compensation…
My Nubian doe, Pesky, gave birth today and I’m bringing you guys along for the process. Goat Kidding is generally a hands off event, unless there is an emergency, but most goat owners like to stick around just in case. If nothing else, who doesn’t love to experience the miracle of life! Today I’m talking…
We harvested our Stowell’s Evergreen corn today! We started some Silver Queen sweet corn in flats about three weeks ago. Immediately after harvesting the Stowell’s Evergreen corn today we cut down the stalks and transplanted our Silver Queen where the Stowell’s had been.
Learn practical yet extraordinary information on how to create your own independent farmstead from husband and wife farmers and authors, Shawn and Beth Dougherty. They offer in depth information on their 30 years of experience growing soil, biodiversity and nutrient dense food with grass-fed animals and intensive pasture management. They share their inspiring journey to…
Where did all my white chickens go? Let’s chat… ~SEE MORE BELOW ~Patara’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user _____________________________________________ Books I Love! ~ Storey’s Guide to Raising Chickens: http://amzn.to/2Ccqk6a ~ The Chicken Health Handbook: http://amzn.to/2DAfwe1 ~ Storey’s Guide to Raising Goats: http://amzn.to/2DBfzq5 ~ Keeping a Family Cow: http://amzn.to/2jf42pZ ~ Livestock Protection Dogs:http://amzn.to/2hN7isy ~ The Backyard Guide to Raising…
We have a couple pictures of the new house to share with you all! It is exciting that we will be into our 100 year old farmhouse soon, and we hope you enjoy this sneak peak of the reasons we are excited about the place (and some of the problems). __________ Subscribe and JOIN OUR…
Today I want to show you a valuable resource that you may have available to you and you may not even know it. Many municipalities have certified compost yards that are available to the public. You just might want to take a look around in your area to see if you can get some high…
In this episode I cover the different methods of irrigation that can be used for straw bale gardening. I also show you the method I use and why I use it as well as offering a resource to locate the correct materials to build a watering system. I am happy to make these videos without…
In this episode I show you how I set my trellis posts, cross braces and trellis netting for the straw bale garden. I also tackle the issue with rabbits munching the bean sprouts! Thanks for watching! Check out our Facebook Page!: https://www.facebook.com/brewcitygardener/ Join our Facebook group – “The Global Straw Bale Gardener’s Collective” https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheGlobalSBGCollective/ Sign…
Elderflower or Poke Berry? Let’s compare the differences as they bloom! SEE MORE BELOW~ ~Patara’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user _____________________________________________ Books I Love! ~ Storey’s Guide to Raising Chickens: http://amzn.to/2Ccqk6a ~ The Chicken Health Handbook: http://amzn.to/2DAfwe1 ~ Storey’s Guide to Raising Goats: http://amzn.to/2DBfzq5 ~ Keeping a Family Cow: http://amzn.to/2jf42pZ ~ Livestock Protection Dogs:http://amzn.to/2hN7isy ~ The Backyard Guide…
We visited Dundurn Castle, where they have a garden based on what it would have looked like during the 1850s, using the technology and plants available for the time period. This is without a doubt, the best vegetable garden ever, and we are excited to have an acre to replicate it on our soon to…
Taking a moment to talk about how awesome comfrey & OAG are! Be sure to sub to Mr. Charles, Old Alabama Gardener HERE: ~https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbsmRMHLiGeecgxBMuEIBqA ~ Patara’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user _____________________________________________ Books I Love! ~ Storey’s Guide to Raising Chickens: http://amzn.to/2Ccqk6a ~ The Chicken Health Handbook: http://amzn.to/2DAfwe1 ~ Storey’s Guide to Raising Goats: http://amzn.to/2DBfzq5 ~ Keeping a…
Just a description of what we picked in our garden the other day!
I just want to give a quick update on how the garden is doing now in mid-June. The weather is (finally) about to really warm up and the garden is getting ready to EXPLODE with fresh new growth! This just a quick, simple garden update with more to come in the next few days. Thanks…
Last year, after a long spell of anticipating the birth of our new goat kids, this photographer got tired of waiting. What else to do with a pregnant doe than to take photos of her? Well, we are back for round two and today I’m sharing our silly exploit with you guys. I hope this…
