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Ever had a week where it feels like you get nothing done. That was me, this week. Every time I tried to do something more complicated then cleaning the house, I ran into problems I couldnt easily fix. Once Thursday hits its all hands on deck for our Friday market, so by the end of…
Our garlic scapes are ready, so let us quickly share with you how to harvest garlic scapes, and the reasons that we love them so much. Quick tips! __ Check out out new channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBVPazS0vD2STPc3yitbegA?&ab_channel=YouCan%27tEatTheGrass __ Ian and Serina of YOU CANT EAT THE GRASS feel that every small change can make a big difference…
Come and join us as we pick strawberries out of our organic strawberry parch. The strawberries are going crazy, and we hope you enjoy this soothing strawberry patch harvest. __ Check out out new channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBVPazS0vD2STPc3yitbegA?&ab_channel=YouCan%27tEatTheGrass __ Ian and Serina of YOU CANT EAT THE GRASS feel that every small change can make a big…
We have a lot of less then perfect strawberries around our house during strawberry season, and this recipe is one of our favorite way to use them up. This healthy strawberry milkshake recipe tastes exactly like a milkshake but without all the extra stuff that comes along with ice cream. Fast, easy and kid friendly,…
The garden is going crazy. We have had lots of nice hot weather this spring, and the garden really like it, you could even say the garden has exploded. So join us on this June garden tour and check out how the veggie gardens, flowers, and farm are doing. __ Check out out new channel:…
Serina started too many tomatoes, so Ian had to build a 3rd greenhouse. Join us as we set it up and plant it full of tomatoes, peppers and eggplants. We can’t wait till it fills in. This is a caterpillar tunnel kit from Farmers Friend that we picked up used. __ Check out out new…
We finally made it, all the work and build up to our first farmers market. Okay, it isn’t actually that big a deal for us, because its only the first of many farmers markets to come, not the end of the journey. Still though, it was a fun experience and we learned about our customers…
Ian has been building me a new greenhouse. Come and check it out and join us for a live tour of the farm and veggie garden. Check out out new channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBVPazS0vD2STPc3yitbegA?&ab_channel=YouCan%27tEatTheGrass __________ Ian and Serina of YOU CANT EAT THE GRASS feel that every small change can make a big difference to the world…
There is only a week left to go till our first market, this Friday. Are we ready? Come and check out how the farm is doing. What projects we have been up to. And Serina is sick? Oh no… __ Check out out new channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBVPazS0vD2STPc3yitbegA?&ab_channel=YouCan%27tEatTheGrass __ Ian and Serina of YOU CANT EAT THE…
It’s crunch time! And everything is chaos. We have 2 weeks till our first farmers market, and we are not as organized as we hoped to be. Lots has been getting done, but we still have some major infrastructure that we need to complete this year. Ian thinks we will only have radishes. Serina thinks…
It is the May long weekend here, in Kelowna, Brititsh Columbia, Canada, and the perfect time to give you the complete spring garden tour of our zone 5 gardens and farm. Ian and Serina tour you around our entire property, and give you all the updates of what we have been growing and planning for…
This workshop covers fundamentals of permaculture design for people developing self-sufficiency with the land. We will cover zones, useful plants, and water, among many other principles of permaculture. This workshop will help you develop a design plan for your own homestead in harmony with the land and natural elements surrounding you. In part 3, permaculturist…
It was a job bigger then I guessed, but I’m officially finished potting up my 1800 tomato babies into their paper pots. Come celebrate with us, and join us for a live chat. __________ Check out out new channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBVPazS0vD2STPc3yitbegA?&ab_channel=YouCan%27tEatTheGrass __________ Ian and Serina of YOU CANT EAT THE GRASS feel that every small change…
It’s 6 weeks till our first farmers market, and we still have so much to get done. We have been busy for the last 2 months trying to get everything ready, but we still have lots of infrastructure to build, like a walk in cooler and a washing station. We are making some progress though;…
The weather is beautiful. Flowers are starting to bloom. Trees are getting an early haze of green. And it’s 6 weeks till our first farmers market. We are still crazy busy and struggling to find any extra time. But nothing is better then spending all dy in the garden, so we can’t complain too much.…
We are busy in the garden, working away on getting the farm ready, while the children play in the yard. The Okanagan is always a beautiful place, but it was feeling extra pastoral this spring afternoon on the family farm. __ Check out out new channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBVPazS0vD2STPc3yitbegA?&ab_channel=YouCan%27tEatTheGrass __ Ian and Serina of YOU CANT EAT…
So, it’s been a really really long time since we made a video. We aren’t dead. And we haven’t given up on YouTube, but as some of you warned us, farming is hard. We have a million tiny tasks to get ready for the beginning of our farming season, and it just hasn’t left very…
Onion sets are really cheap and easy to grow. If you are a first time gardener then these should be on your must try list. Today I plant my onion sets out on the plot. I also show you what’s happening up on the plot and I make a grim discovery. #onionsets #plantingonions #gardening Please…
The apple cider vinegar is finished and nicely sour, so it is time to empty out our continous brew crock and refill it up with some more rot pot juice. Come and chat fermenting and farming updates, as well as any gardening questions you have. __________ Check out out new channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBVPazS0vD2STPc3yitbegA?&ab_channel=YouCan%27tEatTheGrass __________ Ian and…
Check out Goldshaw Farms new podcast, and the episode that I was on https://goldshawfarm.podbean.com/e/you-cant-eat-the-grass-but-you-can-start-a-farm/ __________ Check out out new channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBVPazS0vD2STPc3yitbegA?&ab_channel=YouCan%27tEatTheGrass __________ Ian and Serina of YOU CANT EAT THE GRASS feel that every small change can make a big difference to the world we live in. Every garden planted leads to a better future.…
Organic Growers School consultant Brandon Greenstein discusses permaculture zones, integrating livestock into the homestead, site design, & holistic life goals in the April 9 Living on the Land Learning Circle. More info here: https://organicgrowersschool.org/gardeners/living-land-learning-circles/
Well, we aren’t quite sure what we are going to talk about today, but come and join us for a chat anyways! We have some garden updates, and I’m also stressing about getting the farm planted in time. __________ Check out out new channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBVPazS0vD2STPc3yitbegA?&ab_channel=YouCan%27tEatTheGrass __________ Ian and Serina of YOU CANT EAT THE GRASS…
We have finished the greenhouse that we started in the middle of winter. The race was on to get this DIY custom poly tunnel completed before the seedlings outgrew their indoor space. Serina and Ian work together to stretch the greenhouse plastic on tight, and in the end, the greenhouse is perfect. Now we just…
Come and join Serina and Ian for a chat. Get a quick tour of our seedlings, and see how my tomatoes are doing. New Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBVPazS0vD2STPc3yitbegA/ And check out our latest video there: https://youtu.be/0w_fE5iKPl4
We don’t have comments on our channel, so we have started a second channel to put the majority of our farm and gardening content, which will be completely child free. We will still be using this channel for our family vlog type content and our live videos. Please subscribe to our new channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBVPazS0vD2STPc3yitbegA?&ab_channel=YouCan%27tEatTheGrass And…
Our new child free, with comments channel is somewhat set up. But more importantly, our video about seeding the tomato trays is finished and released. Check out this teaser to get the links either on screen or here New Video https://youtu.be/vaj_n8dD42A New channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBVPazS0vD2STPc3yitbegA We love your comments! So make sure to subscribe and join…
Come and join Serina for the bi weekly live chat, and check out how our seedlings are doing. There is still snow on the ground here, but in my mind it is spring, and I’m ready to get planting.
Stop! If you have never had a garden before, you don’t need to grow seedlings. Instead consider direct seeding. Today I go over all the details about why I think you should try direct seeding instead of growing seedlings. I know it means you have to wait, and be jealous of all my tomatoes, but…
I have a new soilblocker and it is time for me to get my luffa and cucamelons started. The first seedlings have popped, and it’s making me very happy to see green again. Now if only we could get rid of this snow. Make sure to play the “how many tomatoes” guessing game with me…
It can be tricky to know where to get started, so I’m sharing my 5 top crops for first time gardeners. I feel these are the best beginner veggies because they are fairly simple to grow, and will give you a good basis to learn about gardening from, while still getting the feeling of success.…
