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We have new silkies on Appalachia’s Homestead and they are just adorable! Come along with us as we select our new additions and see a very special East Tennessee breeder, Blue Line Silkies! They do a great job and have a wonderful set up for this precious breed! Enjoy & thanks for watching! Be sure…
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,…
A quick tour around Jessica and Jeremiah’s homestead as Jess does the morning chores. Chickens, ducks, goats, rabbits, and turkeys and their housing. Jessica IG: roots_and_refuge
Just a little of what is going on. Several plans for the garden after the busy season is over with. Hopefully I will get to them
Showing how the Food Forest is doing in late August. The Perennials have really started to come through and are beginning to dominate the system. Music by: Teshuva http://www.teshuvamusic.com
Shot this video a week ago. We are now getting some much needed rain and it is coming down nice and easy. Has been going on for more than 24 hours now. Should soak in well and has already filled our empty rain barrels. Has cooled us off as well. A big relief after almost…
Lot’s of changes and reorganizing going on here. Death in the family, information finally coming out that changes a lot of things and a new job has shaken our plans and focus. The garden has suffered during this time and the movement towards self sufficiency by my definition has become even more important than ever…
Walk through at the garden at the house. Yacon update and a little lesson learned about my peas.
Comparing two types of steam juicers and giving my opinion as what I consider advantages and disadvantages of each.
One of the most popular questions we get! We prefer to choose a nonGMO and natural as possible route! I also love to add natural supplements. We are feeding well over 130+ chickens so budget is also important. See what I do to keep healthy birds that produce the most outstanding eggs throughout the seasons!…
Trellis is installed and a quick look around. Talking a bit about my priority of work this summer and fall. 1. Get existing beds planted and improved to a point that is satisfactory for the next two years. 2. Divide the property into sections, determine what improvements or builds will be done and do them.…
Ever feel like your beating your head against the wall…. or window? Well, stop it!
I consider taking care of equipment to be a huge part of self sufficiency. Rolling up cords haphazardly can greatly reduce the life and efficiency. Here is how I roll them. There is just a little “twist” to the method. There is a very easy way to verify everything I claim in this video about…
Website I found a few years ago. Feel it’s worth sharing.
When hardening off the yacon I managed to sun scald it badly. When I set it out permanently I placed each in a different location that received direct sun exposure at different times of the day. Each has recovered. You be the judge.
Look what showed up! I’ve tried rooting cuttings to get them but it never took. They showed up exactly where I wanted to put them as well. How fortunate could I get?
Making elderberry syrup for use in mixing as a drink. We mix in primarily in water. Purported to have medicinal uses. I use metric measurements as that is what is available to me. Not sure how to transfer them but there are many, and varied, recipes. Look around. You may find one that suits you…
We’ve gotten some of our seedlings out and waiting on the others to grow large enough to survive. NOW, we start on property cleanup and, following that, improvements that will assist in the efficiency of next year. Part of that means chipping and shredding all the cuttings for compost and mulch which will be allowed…
Finally getting work done on the property. Trellises built seedlings out. Little on the soil, wood chip mulch. fertilizer and slug control.
Quick look at how I decided to build a short wall for a terraced bed and a look around at the springtime property for those who have been asking about it. The Wall is not yet complete as I made some last minute changes in the design I wanted and ran out of materials. There…
Getting a messed up start this year due to “life”. Forgot to show what I still have inside. Lot of changes coming in our family, our work and the channel.
In Vitro meat and my thoughts on what I consider the ridiculous excuses for it. Very sorry but a few “expletives” did make it past my lips towards the end. I mistakenly uploaded the unedited video. Very sorry about the gaps and being so long. As it is already up I guess I will leave…
This is the process me and my brother use for harvesting lettuce seed, I hope you glean some good info from it. Feel free to share and subscribe 🙂
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Little bit on the 3rd garden area. We’ve had to pull back on working on it for many reasons this summer and it is not as far along as I had hoped.
Shot this video over a week ago. Too many tasks, too little time and no help whatsoever. Many surprises over the last 5 months that have pushed many things over the edge. I will not be able to plant half of what I intended this year for several reasons. Quite frankly, I am tired and…
There are many flat bodied seeds. Some of these are: Pumpkin, squash, zucchini, cantalope, cucumber, watermelon, marrow, gourds, and so many more! This tip will get your seeds sprouting better, and giving you better success when planting a fewer amount of seeds. MIgardener Website http://www.MIgardener.com Join the fun on facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/MIgardener +1 me on…
Permaculture Garden progression, I talk about companion and also the edge effect. I also explain some of the techniques I implement to attain the healthiest plants with the highest yields
Just a little of what is going on at the home garden.
