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VIDEO: First time Sauerkraut fermentation
First time sauerkraut fermentation. If you wish to skip the intro the preparation begins at 8:15.
VIDEO: Slow starting 2016 season
Work has prevented me from getting very far along this year. Gotta get that corrected.
VIDEO: A little about the SSL
Channel “trailer”. Long time in coming. It’s not comprehensive of my intent but wanted to keep it short. Longer than I intended anyway. Think I may be expanding on some of this in the next few weeks.
VIDEO: Tomatoes, Volunteers and Projects
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
VIDEO: A neglected garden plus a basket
Garden has been neglected due to family emergencies and heat wave/drought but a few surprises along the way.
VIDEO: Garden suffering and What I've been up to
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…
VIDEO: Steam juicer comparison my opinion
Comparing two types of steam juicers and giving my opinion as what I consider advantages and disadvantages of each.
VIDEO: Extension cord maintenance rolling them up
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…
VIDEO: Searchable database of plants
Website I found a few years ago. Feel it’s worth sharing.
VIDEO: VR for Zion Acre
Zion Acre is running a contest. The subject is Why do you feel homesteading is important. Zion Acre has a some good information and my gut feeling tells me she has much more to share. Please go and encourage her to share more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0A_w1Fkgm4
VIDEO: Trellis build
I need a strong, stable trellis that looks at least halfway decent to train the wild rose onto. I thought of buying one to save some time but the cost was completely unacceptable. So, I’m building one. If you want to see the finished product but don’t want to sit through the build just skip…
VIDEO: Dog Rose Surprise
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?
VIDEO: Elderberry syrup – Holunderbluten
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…
VIDEO: Ready, set GO
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…
VIDEO: Finally seedlings on our separated property
Finally getting work done on the property. Trellises built seedlings out. Little on the soil, wood chip mulch. fertilizer and slug control.
VIDEO: More on my chipper shredder Häcksler
Did some more shredding today for my mother in law. A few points I wanted to share. I definitely feel one of these is very beneficial if one has a lot of cuttings or can gain acces to them. Talk to the neighbors and get theirs. Stop and ask when you see people cutting. Don’t…
VIDEO: A little progress and strange things are afoot at the Circle K
Progress is slow due to certain “challenges”. Showing a little progress and some things I am trying this year.
VIDEO: The beginning 2015 garden
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.
VIDEO: Service your equipment
Had a few problems with the chipper and brought home to service.
VIDEO: Book Review Sepp Holzers Permaculture
Type in Sepp Holzer and krameterhof in search box and you will find many links.
VIDEO: Wood chipper, banana bread and vanilla extract
Tried to demonstrate the new machine but weather didn’t cooperate. Now for something a little different.
VIDEO: Part 2 Schnapshaus Esslingen distilling for drinking and tinctures
Second part is now here. Talking about getting the raw alcohol and mixing the finished product. First part is found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ja7SkRF3sqI Thanks Gootube. Do your worst your STILL not getting my cell phone number… if I had one. You have my email address to verify and that is all you’re getting.
VIDEO: Part 1 Schnapshaus Esslingen distilling for drinking and tinctures
Schnaps is a big tradition here. In the older families it is considered to be a mark of great hospitality to offer their guest schnaps. Schnaps making is also tradition and a fine art. It is regulated through schnaps vereins, a club. Total amount of mash to be distilled must be reported to the State.…
VIDEO: A little seed saving
Saving a few seeds and a little info about some of the plants. Everything is edible. One thing not mentioned in the video is that bees love Borage and are partial to the Nasturtiums as well. Great pollinator attractors for the garden.
VIDEO: Starting my next project
Building a simple concrete form and explaining a few techniques and math usage. Taking the opportunity to teach my daughter practical math applications in the hopes that she will take studying a bit more seriously. I’ve been out of carpentry for several years now and out of practice and made a few minor mistakes that…
VIDEO: Update and destruction
Been catching up on work that has been delayed by endless rain.