How BEETS Changed the World - SEED to HARVEST - Garden Documentary

แชร์
ฝัง
  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 มิ.ย. 2024
  • How to grow Beets from Seed to Harvest at home. The Life of beets. We discover the origin and history of beetroot, while I show how I grow my own beetroot in my garden, with tricks for growing it better and faster with organic methods. Garden documentary.
    Support the channel: / suburbanhomestead or buy my art www.etsy.com/shop/SiloeOliveira
    Created by: Siloe Oliveira
    0:00 Introduction - How beets changed the world
    01:08 The origin of beetroot and swiss chard
    01:40 Beets in roman times as laxative
    02:16 Beets as biennials. Saving beet or swiss chard tree
    04:02 Sowing beets in homemade soil blocks
    05:01 Why people dislike beets - Geosmin
    06:08 Planting pre-germinated beet seed
    06:48 Mangels as fodder and famine food
    07:05 The legend of Rubezahl, German folk tale
    10:05 Spacing beets when planting
    11:33 How plants store energy
    12:17 The story of sugar
    14:02 Sugarcane plantations and the social impact
    15:12 Mulching beets with grass clippings
    15:58 The invention and development of the sugar beet industry
    17:47 Abolitionist movement and free labor societies
    20:11 Dealing with Beet pest (amaranth beetle, slugs)
    22:02 Sugar beet laborers in 19th century Europe
    23:09 Japanese American and sugar beets during WWII
    25:30 Harvesting beets
    27:08 The development of monogerm beet seed. The Savitsky story
    29:35 Beets as a peace-making meal in space
    31:04 Beets and Health
    33:17 Sources and Post Script Message
  • แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต

ความคิดเห็น • 1.5K

  • @SomeRoomtoGrow
    @SomeRoomtoGrow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +407

    I'm just confounded how one person can create something as flawless as this. It's like watching an episode of Cosmos, except they had a whole big team of people working on that. Every aspect of your videos is rendered to the utmost quality. I frequently have to pause the video just to process how all of these layers are put together and animated. Apparently you must never sleep! I'm glad you enjoy doing your videos this way because you need to keep doing it forever. Awe-inspiring work once again, Siloe!

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +92

      That means a lot Greg. It certainly has been a lot of work, but especially the research has been really interesting. 3/4 of the way of finishing I do get extremely tired of it especially having to do so much motion graphics, but that is just the nature of it. If the audience response warrants it I will continue with this format, even if I have to post here and there. Appreciate that you stopped by.

    • @alejandrodelavega1063
      @alejandrodelavega1063 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Many good things worth doing are unfortunately hard to finish. Worth it in the end though.

    • @ashmash1934
      @ashmash1934 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@suburbanhomestead I too greatly appreciate the time and effort put in to scale up production value from the usual TH-cam vids. Good work sir!

    • @Artzenflowers
      @Artzenflowers 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      100% agree, phenomenal production!

    • @ShainaDeCiryanPhotographer
      @ShainaDeCiryanPhotographer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@suburbanhomestead Your graphics are amazing! Worth all the work, and I have a feeling you will be discovered very soon for your work. I hope you can find a way to create this and not get burned out. Balance is essential. :)

  • @parkerbarnes7726
    @parkerbarnes7726 3 ปีที่แล้ว +196

    This video has no business being this well-produced. Criminally underrated channel!

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      LOL. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

    • @KerriEverlasting
      @KerriEverlasting 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      That actually is the single best comment- criminally underrated 😂😍

    • @debbiemarshall3748
      @debbiemarshall3748 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Definitely underrated!

    • @annecrisp7818
      @annecrisp7818 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am amazed, beets have been in my diet since I was child. My grandmother grew them in her garden... would be pickled and put in the middle of the table along with red cabbage and onions....thank you for the history ...❤

  • @summerrayneoakes
    @summerrayneoakes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +330

    Siloe, you have completely outdone yourself. With all that animation, research, growth of plants, etc. it's unfathomable how long this took. When you say "hundreds of hours" at the end. I absolutely don't doubt it. Incredible history lesson!

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +79

      Thanks Summer. I decided to pull all the stops and make videos I would like to watch 10 years from now. That, coupled with the fact that I don't have much of a life, resulted in this. :-) I'm not going to lie that having to cater to the "fast-video" social media format never really appealed to me, hence my inactivity on Instagram. I suppose I get a bit of tunnel vision with a project an don't like to have to devote mental space with other constant things. An ethnobotanical view of garden plants always interested me and its not a format you see very often. I'm happy to hear you appreciate the hundreds of hours to make this possible. Research is definitely a big chunk of that, which oddly enough I've come to enjoy the most. Having to do all the motion graphics does take a toll, but if there is genuine interest for this style and approach, I'll continue slowly, even if I post very seldom.

    • @klaasm950
      @klaasm950 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@suburbanhomestead I had wonderd about this while watching. I imagine you must really like the opportunity these videos give you to research all these anecdotes you didnt know yet

    • @jamesfriendly
      @jamesfriendly 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I love it but the I like LEARNING things!

    • @gabriellakadar
      @gabriellakadar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@suburbanhomestead Siloe, you are a genius. This video is fabulous! The Brazil
      background one is my favourite but this is right up there. Tied. Wow. I am going to watch this again and I've sent it around to my gardening buddies and friends. Some
      of whom detest beets. :) They may detest them but they must respect them.
      Your technique to make soil plugs with the white tube is really clever. I always learn
      something from your work. Thank you.

    • @sarahbear4848
      @sarahbear4848 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@suburbanhomestead Maybe just save the very detailed ones with all of the graphics for once or twice a year or per season and make them relevant to that time of year or something you've been working on during that time. :-) By the way, I would really like to see your entire "Seed of Choice" film, but I don't want the physical disc. Is there a way I could rent or buy the digital version?

  • @gazoakleychef
    @gazoakleychef 3 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    3 min in and this video is a work of art wow

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Thanks Gaz. Quite the compliment! I hope you enjoy the future videos I'm planning with this storytelling style.

    • @lisazitzmann920
      @lisazitzmann920 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Stunning

  • @gazoakleychef
    @gazoakleychef 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    17 mins in and I am speechless & mesmerised

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I hope you like the recipe :-) (gotta admit it would have looked better to use a high speed blender. But I’ve found cranberries to be delicious lemon/lime substitute for salty dressings. It does have a bitterness, but the salt balances it out, and I like bitter anyways :-))

  • @JonineBlackshear
    @JonineBlackshear 3 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Every time you release a video like this I include it in my science homeschool program. Please continue! We love them. My son said, "Mom, can we have his garden!" So much they are learning through observation. Looking forward to more.

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      That is immensely inspiring to me. It is precisely because of things like this that I pour so much effort into these. Thanks for sharing.

    • @smetana2695
      @smetana2695 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @luvTacoCat
      @luvTacoCat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I was thinking his videos need to be seen in schools. So full of education.

    • @gs-vg8uf
      @gs-vg8uf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@suburbanhomestead We use your content for home education too - thank you so much! Our children ask for you episodes every morning and love every minute. :)

    • @gs-vg8uf
      @gs-vg8uf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      We do this too! We learn soooo much.

  • @rokosjea
    @rokosjea 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Love your beautiful mix of garden tips with some of the history, mythology, and social/political impact of a vegetable! Your videos are true art. Beautiful.

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks for the positive feedback. It helps a lot to know what resonates with the audience.

  • @Matt_j593
    @Matt_j593 3 ปีที่แล้ว +188

    I can’t believe how amazing these documentaries are. Keep doing it.

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Thank you! Getting response from the audience is vital!

    • @just_pike
      @just_pike 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I agree. This video is amazing!

    • @3moirai
      @3moirai 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I agree, I'm loving the new documentaries on our favorite garden veggies.

    • @katrinar9310
      @katrinar9310 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Agreed! This was amazing. Love the style of storytelling and the quality is ART. Beautifully done! BLESSINGS-Kate 👏

    • @noelodriscoll8850
      @noelodriscoll8850 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ()@

  • @B3gonias
    @B3gonias 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I know I’m late to this party, but this is the most beautiful piece of art I’ve experienced in a long time. The audio alone is no small feat. Stunning, I’m speechless. New subscriber-even if you don’t maintain this style, here for the craftsmanship.

    • @Mo-mr8vv
      @Mo-mr8vv 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I'm even later. 😔

  • @KRscience
    @KRscience 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    This was a historical documentary! Loved it! Beets are so delicious when diced, coated in olive oil, and roasted in the oven.

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Glad you enjoyed it! And roosted beets sure are delicious.

  • @michaelbeatie
    @michaelbeatie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    This and the lettuce documentary are cut from different cloth. Feels like your heart is in this style of presentation. I hope you push forward with more of this content and that it gets recognized.

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That is very true. Even though it takes much more energy to produce these docs, the process interests me way more. And if I have to make them every 2-3 months or so, so be it.

  • @AmeliaRate
    @AmeliaRate 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    There are no other videos like this anywhere, I live for the history lessons entwined with a grow guide with a recipe at the end. Thank you for this fascinating content!

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That is true, and perhaps that is for a reason. I obviously like this ethnobotanical perspective with the lifestyle mixed in it, but I'm not yet sure if there is a large enough audience interested in this. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @angelinaphebus1525
    @angelinaphebus1525 3 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    This was fantastic! I'd much rather see fewer, better quality videos like this. I watch a lot of gardening channels, and you're doing something totally different. Keep up the good work!

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Thanks. My life is not active with kids and animals running around so there was no point in trying to compete with that kind of stuff, so why not tackle a format I could provide a fresh perspective to? I'm glad you prefer seldom videos worth your time. There is a lot of great material on youtube anyways, and so little time.

  • @gypsyvanneraddict
    @gypsyvanneraddict 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Absolutely beautifully created and executed!! It was magical!
    Siloe - pitch your series to PBS!! Boa sorte!

    • @greenhousefun3235
      @greenhousefun3235 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Please

    • @siamsurf
      @siamsurf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      This video could/should be on Netflix...

  • @sugarbomb26
    @sugarbomb26 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Siloe, this is a work of art and true labour of love. You deserve 100's of thousands, of views. I'm awestruck!

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wow, thank you! Who knows what the future may hold :-)

  • @dodopson3211
    @dodopson3211 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Just commenting to help with algorithm, these docu style vids deserve to be trending ^^

    • @dodopson3211
      @dodopson3211 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'd like to see a docu style about garlic, if you didn't already plan to. Especially how soft-neck varieties are/were developed, since they don't make scapes (thus no seed heads), I'm very confused how varieties can change without seeds 👀

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you so much. Commenting and interacting always helps nudge the algorithm!

  • @LiyinYeo
    @LiyinYeo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Such underrated gardening channel. You deserve 7 million subs!!

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I appreciate the sentiment. I hope you share this with other gardening friends.

  • @JeanneKinland
    @JeanneKinland 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I loved beets ever since i was a little kid. I recall, they taste like DIRT. LOVE! I'm growing a ton of them.

  • @ventribe
    @ventribe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Yes I like this type of video, love the history lesson.
    Please continue with these type of videos, quality content.
    Thank you for your labors.

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thank you so much. I hope to bring more of these more complex vegetable documentaries

  • @freredaran
    @freredaran 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    My first job as an agricultural engineer was in a sugar factory, but you just taught me a lot here! Thank you for this beautiful work!

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Wow! I'm glad to hear that this was interesting even to you!

  • @idrankveritaserum
    @idrankveritaserum 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Everyone better share this video to 1 friend. This needs way more views ❤️

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I love this! Thank you for your support!

    • @xyzsame4081
      @xyzsame4081 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      And give the man a subscribe.

  • @lisacheezecheeze1002
    @lisacheezecheeze1002 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    OMG... I'm sending this to my teacher friend for her class. This is amazing!

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Awesome! Thank you! It means a lot to know that teachers can use it as a teaching tool.

  • @pumpkinknappe2835
    @pumpkinknappe2835 3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    this video is some high quality stuff. i love it!!

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thank you! and thank you for commenting, it helps in the algorithm

    • @marypinakat8594
      @marypinakat8594 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You deserve a special Award for your creativity and Presentation. Your language and style of narration is super awesome. May you reach heights.

    • @pumpkinknappe2835
      @pumpkinknappe2835 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@suburbanhomestead this video definitely deserves the views.

  • @louiseloving930
    @louiseloving930 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Siloe, your work is incredible. I was thinking I could show this for botany, history, and science lesson, ad the socio cultural perspectives too. This is rich content. I would love to know how you animate like this. I’m spell bound and captivated. I’m also starting my first ever cottage garden because you’re so inspiring 🙏🌈💜 Thankyou

  • @ZigmasMallol
    @ZigmasMallol 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    OMG! I just found this video (Second one, the first being the Jerusalem Artichokes, which I just started planting) AND IM LOVING THIS! Keep it up! Please! This itself feels like a complete meal for the spirit: History, science, nature all put together seamlessly in such a professional way! It's amazing! Pure art.
    I think this just became my new favourite channel.

  • @shawna2037
    @shawna2037 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    What a great addition to our homeschool lessons! So much amazing information to take in. 👍🏼

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm honored to be providing material that hopefully adds to their experience

  • @fenswale7780
    @fenswale7780 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Awe inspiring work! Like others, while watching I'm constantly amazed at the artistry, video clips, and motion graphics and the time it must take to put it all together. The way you combine the history with clips of you in your own garden and making the recipe is incredible. Thank you for making this! I look forward to more.

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you. I’m working on finishing a new one in the coming month.

  • @HIGHLANDER_ONLY_ONE
    @HIGHLANDER_ONLY_ONE 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I grew up in the Caribbean, and on my island we always appreciated the Portuguese residents' gardens. I don't think anyone has greener thumb than that of the theirs.
    Our island was colonized by the Portuguese at one point, and we appreciate what was brought from their mother land to it. By watching this channel, I'm reassured that my grandparents and parents weren't wrong in holding your ancestry to the highest esteem. You are the BEST gardener and video producer out there. I'm binge watching all of your videos. Thank you!!! 🌷

  • @starshot5172
    @starshot5172 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    This channel is an absolute gem. I hope it will get a lot of people interested in informative history videos interested in food history as well. Great video, Subscribed!

  • @lindadavidson2237
    @lindadavidson2237 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I cannot express how much I love this new format. You're really hitting your stride!

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you Linda. It will be more of a rare treat that hopefully the audience looks forward to as you have expressed you do.

  • @quinnjones6983
    @quinnjones6983 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I thought I knew about beets, but u took it to another level.....Nice!!!

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Happy to have added to your knowledge on beets.

  • @Drizzle7010
    @Drizzle7010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Well worth the wait for another installment of vegetable history. Both educational and enjoyable. Expertly produced and illustrated. The love of your craft shines through.

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks Darryl! I think content rich videos are more relevant

  • @beautyforashes2230
    @beautyforashes2230 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was, hands-down, the best video you've ever put out, IMO. I've always enjoyed your videos immensely, but this was fascinating, enchanting and very informative. Thank you for the many hours you put into creating it! I love beets and grow them every year, but now I see them with different eyes and love them even more.

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow, thank you for the kind words!

    • @beautyforashes2230
      @beautyforashes2230 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@suburbanhomestead You're welcome, but it's just the truth. I watch a lot of gardening channels here and sometimes miss quality over quantity, and I think this vid was outstanding.

  • @gazoakleychef
    @gazoakleychef 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    one of the greatest TH-cam videos I have ever watched. wow. I would be honoured to have you on my TH-cam channel!

  • @v3nnicat
    @v3nnicat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    The music, animations, transitions and videography are all gorgeous and fit so well with the overall aesthetic of your content! Hopefully, your content and sheer effort will be recognized and rewarded. :)

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm happy to hear that you recognize the effort I've put into it. Hopefully the algorithm will pick up on that. Thanks for the help with the focus group also.

    • @bobsmith-ud9xi
      @bobsmith-ud9xi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I agree this is simply amazing

  • @silviamv9
    @silviamv9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This is a work of art, my friend!! Absolutely gorgeous. Your should colab with Tasting History someday!!

  • @vmcshannon
    @vmcshannon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love this type of video Siloe. I learn so much and then there’s the recipe! Thank you I really look forward to this.

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you hopefully more people share your enthusiasm.

  • @CamirrasKitchen
    @CamirrasKitchen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I like the editing on this video. the music is nice. great work!

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you very much! I hope it was informative and peaceful to watch

  • @BdDave82
    @BdDave82 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My children 10, 8, and 4 loved this video. They are all excite to produce a garden. Probably they highest complement that can be given. Your videos are a work of art.

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m astonished that even your 4 year old was interested in watching. That was completely unexpected, but it means the world to me. It motivates me to keep going and on;y produce engaging narratives. Even if it takes way longer to produce. Thank you so much for letting me know.

  • @donnajohnson3334
    @donnajohnson3334 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My grandma would cut the beet tops low and not cut the root at all before cooking them in water until done. When drained and cooled enough to handle, she would let me slogh off the outer skin and trim off the tops and root with a knife. Served whole with salt, pepper and butter....what wonderful memories. I asked her why she didnt' trim them before cooking. She said "So they don't bleed out, child".

  • @BernardDauphinais
    @BernardDauphinais 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Wow. I'm practically speechless. This work of art was fascinating, educational, practical, eye candy, gorgeousness all around. Thanks, Siloe.

  • @CompartilhandoArte
    @CompartilhandoArte 3 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Amazing work Brother! You are the best!!! Congratulation👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😊😘

  • @moirarussell1950
    @moirarussell1950 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why do I feel like I am getting some kind of university degree for free here? Best garden site ever made by far! Absolutely amazing

  • @ThuyNguyen-zc7xd
    @ThuyNguyen-zc7xd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have never ever made a comment ever on any TH-cam video in the last 5 years of watching. Can I please just say, your video is amazing. The quality and content is better than anything you can find on TV. Just amazing. 👌

  • @PlantedByChris
    @PlantedByChris 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What an absolutely EPIC work of art! Your contribution to educating and entertaining us is beyond words. Thank you for putting in the work and sharing your passion.

  • @pamelaadams3649
    @pamelaadams3649 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I commented before watching the whole video because I was excited to see it pop up in my notifications. Now that I have watched it, I must say I enjoyed the wealth of information. You never cease to amaze. Your yard looks beautiful. It's beginning to transform into the lush oasis of your former property! Thank you for sharing your passion for gardening with us! I can't wait to see the next video!

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you! It will take some time for the garden to fully grow into itself. I understand that people want to see it already mature, but it takes time. I hope you can share the video with other plant people who may be interested

    • @pamelaadams3649
      @pamelaadams3649 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@suburbanhomestead already have it on my Twitter page and suggested people to like, share, and subscribe!

  • @pmedvesek
    @pmedvesek 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is better than any TV. This you should sell to TV stations. All the best.

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much. I suppose I needed the right connections.

  • @annecrisp7818
    @annecrisp7818 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As a child my grandmother grew beets in the garden, she would pickle them along with red cabbage and onions... they were put in beautiful dishes in the middle of the table at every meal time . Your videos are spectacular...thank you...

  • @maureenrowland5321
    @maureenrowland5321 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Your documentaries check every box-entertaining, artistic, informative! Please know that your work is very much appreciated.

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you so much! that means a lot to me.

  • @phoebedoesit4168
    @phoebedoesit4168 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I love this! I am a huge fan of beets, and this video gave me so many more reasons to love them.

  • @MAnnaYager
    @MAnnaYager 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I LOOOVE everything about your channel - the gardening tips, the history (so creative in presentation!), the cooking, WOW! Now I have to binge-watch all your years' worth of past videos!

  • @kellsiebonnyman3087
    @kellsiebonnyman3087 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is a masterpiece. Thank you for your research, time, energy, and poetic interpretation of this magical, bloody, powerful history of beets.

  • @allonesame6467
    @allonesame6467 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Love the history, stories of little-known movers and shakers, food ways, mythology, science, politics, economy that you included in this information-rich video. Brilliant and shining, like you, sir. Blessings Abound.

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Glad you enjoyed it! It does take a lot more time to research and make a video like this, but you seem to think that it is worth the wait.

  • @TCFranklin1
    @TCFranklin1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Very informative video and as others have said: the animative characters are beautiful!

  • @themakebelievecountrylife5092
    @themakebelievecountrylife5092 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just found your channel this morning and literally clearing my day...my week...however long it takes to binge on all your videos...A.M.A.Z.I.N.G!!! I can’t believe you don’t have 10 million subscribers! Outstanding!

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Really happy to hear that. And welcome to the channel. I think you will like the documentaries of 2021, before that there was a different simpler pace. I plan on sticking with this new approach for the future.

  • @gypsyvanneraddict
    @gypsyvanneraddict 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Absolutely beautifully created and executed!! It was magical!
    Siloe - pitch your series to PBS!!

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I have to look into the bureaucracy of doing that.

  • @skullface215
    @skullface215 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Another insanely quality episode. I can't believe you do this on yourself! They're definitely my favorite series that you've ever made 😍

  • @BlackDogDesigns
    @BlackDogDesigns 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Fantastic video, even though I love beets, I will never look at them the same again. Thank you for sharing 🪴

  • @nlbhaduri
    @nlbhaduri 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    First, the artistry of this production is beyond compare. It draws the listener in to observe the beauty and drama surrounding the humble beet. Second, the “story telling” intertwined with garden updates is so clever and engaging. Finally, the level of research to convey the truth behind the beet in the history of our lives is remarkable. Bravo!!! I will always watch your videos. I hope these documentaries are shown to school children too…invaluable information!!!

  • @melodyscamman244
    @melodyscamman244 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    More enjoyable and informative than a college lecture. Thank you

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That means a lot. I would hope it helps expand people's perspective on the plants that sustain us.

  • @gamingofficer1761
    @gamingofficer1761 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Just unbelievable! Thanks a lot for this. I just planted some beets a couple of days ago

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I appreciate it. I hope you like the video and get a good beet crop.

  • @DarkAmbientRadio
    @DarkAmbientRadio 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    That intro of you getting buried in an apocalyptic avalanche of deliciousness would be really hard to beet!

  • @llswink
    @llswink 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have always loved beet root, but found it difficult to grow. Your video has enlightened me about beets and their history as well as how to grow them and cook them! You're so talented! Thank you for your research and presentation!

  • @klaasm950
    @klaasm950 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love this!!! I'll be rewatching this multiple times over the next month like I did with your last video to absorb all the information. I just get dragged back to them!

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This means a lot to hear. Who knows, eventually I'll have a whole garden history series worth revisiting later. My intent with this format was to create videos I would want to watch 10 years from now.

    • @lemonielala3080
      @lemonielala3080 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Absolutely agree! They draw you back! I'm watching this one for the third time now, and I don't even know how many times I've watched the lettuce video with my kids! 😍
      It (well all Siloe's videos really, he has such a calming voice) is also perfect for background when I'm doing something else, like sowing or baking or folding clothes. So calming! 💚

  • @AIIiecat
    @AIIiecat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Really great video! I can really tell how much work you put in to these videos.
    Obviously, I wish you uploaded more often, but also I don’t mind waiting.
    I didn’t get a notification, nor did it show up on my feed, even after refreshing. I knew to search for it because I saw your Instagram post. 😉
    Thank you, your work is amazing!

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for letting me know. That is very sad and disheartening to know that it won't show up in your notifications despite clicking the bell (or your home page) I'm glad you found it at the end of the day.

    • @AIIiecat
      @AIIiecat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@suburbanhomestead I’m glad too! It was so good!

  • @SistaSarah
    @SistaSarah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I ABSOLUTELY love how your videos are detailed- AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING!!!

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much!! And thanks for commenting!

  • @user-hk3ic5yy5f
    @user-hk3ic5yy5f 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm convinced you're a magician, filling my work from home with gorgeous, informative and fun visual art. Thank you for doing videos, they are fresh air in a sea of empty videos that are now on the platform

  • @andreamortimer2610
    @andreamortimer2610 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not only was your video packed with fascinating history and facts, but you also created a marvelous piece of art with your thoughtful animation. Such a joy to watch; such a treasure of information! Thank you for all your hours and the dedication you put into this quality production!

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much. It means a lot that you value the effort put into this project.

  • @lidial1042
    @lidial1042 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Fantastic video! Editing and the knowledge, such a high quality! I've been actually checking your channel since the lettuce video, I didn't want to miss anything since TH-cam's algorithm failed me before. I'm so glad you posted again and it's about one of my favorite vegetables. I also watched all the ads, I really hope it helps. I loved the video and I look forward to more of them in the future!

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Awesome, thank you! Watching all the ads makes all the difference. Also clicking as soon as you see the video offered in your home page and watching it in its entirety will make youtube want to recommend future videos to you and others. That is how it measures a person's interest in the channel, and the channel's worthiness. I think that what happened to my channel last year is that because I produced lots of watered down videos, a part of my public got tired and stopped watching, and that started the chain reaction for youtube to stop recommending the channel.

    • @lidial1042
      @lidial1042 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@suburbanhomestead I will do my best to follow those tips in the future.

  • @caren.y3345
    @caren.y3345 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This was amazing, beautiful and educational, thoroughly enjoyed watching it and will be rewatching!!

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Glad you enjoyed it! My goal was to create videos that are worth revisiting years later.

  • @myenchantedlife5262
    @myenchantedlife5262 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I absolutely love this and your story telling style. I will be sharing this and I hope you keep making these

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much! Sharing, commenting and watching the ads helps a lot with the algorithm!

  • @chelym.8183
    @chelym.8183 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I agree with another comment- this channel is criminally underrated!!! Love your videos, thank you Siloe!

  • @bowtielife
    @bowtielife 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Siloe, I have been following your work for a while now and this is BY FAR your best work ever. That is saying a lot when one realizes all your work has been fantastic! I am embarking on a personal experiment on video and have been debating what veggie to use for it. You sold me on beats today! WOW!!

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wow, that is a great compliment! I'm glad you like this format.

  • @jameshouse1268
    @jameshouse1268 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Siloe, I’ve been anxiously awaiting this new video. Knowing the immense amount of time you put into your work, I knew patience would reward! This is another fabulous information filled work of art. Sincere thanks to you.

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks James. It means a lot to know you were anticipating this release and I hope these videos are worth the wait!

  • @kathyv3909
    @kathyv3909 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I recently discovered the value of TH-cam and have enjoyed learning about gardening and flower farming from the vast community that it offers. And now, I just discovered this suburban homestead channel and I am blown away. Everything about your presentation is beyond any of my best expectations, from your clear enunciation holding my interest compiled with your graphics and your obvious passion poured into each work of art. Thank you Siloe for sharing and making available your uniqueness and skill to me.

  • @thebirdsite
    @thebirdsite 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just going to echo everyone else and say WOW...The work and quality here is just unpaired. I wish I could force the algorithms to give you love.

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks my friend. And thanks for participating in the focus group.

  • @MotherofBokchoy
    @MotherofBokchoy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I don't know how you do it!! Really a visual and information masterpiece. The amount of work it must have taken. This is such a gorgeous video

  • @jessicasmith1292
    @jessicasmith1292 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Woah!!! I didn’t expect this kind of upgrade in productions. ... just realized I’ve never had a beet. Despite ‘The Beets’ being one of my favorite fictional bands.

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm glad you liked this new direction. Try growing beets and then tasting. It surely will be a weird taste at first, but you grow used to it.

  • @nataliebanks4140
    @nataliebanks4140 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your talents know no bounds, Siloe. I am astounded by every single aspect of your videos. You are a New Age Renaissance Man!

  • @elverman
    @elverman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't believe I just watched a 34 minute documentary on beets while enjoying every moment. Wow!

  • @pamelaadams3649
    @pamelaadams3649 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    So excited for this!

  • @shilpapatel5
    @shilpapatel5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So happy to see your original style of story telling! I've been waiting patiently. This video is amazing, so interesting, in depth and informative. Thank you for all the time and effort you put into the research and the graphics.

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I hope it was worth the wait. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

  • @karenl7786
    @karenl7786 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is really interesting. I wish there was someone in every region of the world to give history on the various plants and food crops.

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Food history/ culture is indeed fascinating.

  • @ShainaDeCiryanPhotographer
    @ShainaDeCiryanPhotographer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your videos have such an elegance & wholesome simplicity to them that I adore. Also fabulous information. By the way- to help with those dried chard seeds I recommend gingerly placing a paper bag over the seed stalk starting from the bottom up. Angle it down slightly, so gravity doesn’t steal any more seeds. Then cut the stalk. You can then process the seeds this way without losing as many. Hope this helps, and I love sharing your videos with my toddler daughter as we are just starting our first cottage forest garden in our new home. I’ll be sharing your videos with my friends and family. Peace & peonies to you!

  • @BalticHomesteaders
    @BalticHomesteaders 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What an amazing piece of work, cant imagine how long it took. The animations alone are stunning and beautiful photography. And of course I learnt a a lot about beets. I am someome who has this problem of only being able to smell/taste the earthy aromas but love to grow beets and love chard. Thank you.

  • @anandrsg
    @anandrsg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wowww...Had beets in line - 43 days now..trying in container...wish me luck..

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good luck with the beets!

    • @anandrsg
      @anandrsg 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@suburbanhomestead Thanks a million

  • @swheart4981
    @swheart4981 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are indeed an artist on MANY ways. I clicked this one because I stink at growing beets but I want to grow them so badly. I LOVE pickled beets. I feel I now know everything there is to know about the beets I so love.

  • @deegee2920
    @deegee2920 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I worked at a sugar beet processing plant for a while. My job was to take a sample from each truck load and clean the dirty outer parts off using a machete and then throw the cleaned beet into a "pulping machine" (think wood chipper) and it would spit a small amount onto a conveyor belt that went into the laboratory where it was tested for sugar content. Once that was determined, the farmer was paid for his beets based on the sugar content.

  • @thornhedge9639
    @thornhedge9639 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He.s back! Always great to see you my friend! Thanks for this fascinating information..............:)

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You are welcome my friend. I plan to have less frequent upload more in this style.

  • @rlportillo
    @rlportillo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Such a beautiful "video"! Did not know this part of history. Thank you for the insight. Blessings!

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks. History of food is intrinsically to the history of everything, it mirrors humans endeavors and I feel it is fascinating.

  • @TheSmashafierce
    @TheSmashafierce 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What great, original content. I love the idea of knowing exciting historical facts about what we grow today. You have a magnificent garden and thank you for the exquisitely designed, researched, executed and edited stuff. Keep it coming!

  • @lilacmoonbeam2988
    @lilacmoonbeam2988 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wanted to comment at the beginning and the end as ill be watching this in pieces. The animations are FANTASTIC

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I really appreciate it. Thanks for commenting. It helps with the algorithm

  • @suerichey713
    @suerichey713 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thankyou for that video on beets. It’s the one veg that I could never grow. With your video I’m going to try one more time. I probably have that nitrogen/phosphorus problem. I like the the way you make your soil blocks. I’m going to give it a try!

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you. This is a very easy and cheap way of trying the soil blocks, without having to invest in a proper tool. You can use free scrap, and see if investing in a soil blocker makes sense for you.

  • @SSolemn
    @SSolemn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    im in love with your content, thanks for sharing your art and knowledge

  • @edwebb6063
    @edwebb6063 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is one of the best videos I have ever seen on TH-cam. Instructional, informative, gorgeous, and fun to watch. Thank you for the extremely high quality content.

  • @HM-gn7io
    @HM-gn7io 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've never intentionally subscribed to a channel on TH-cam until yours. I love the style, the footage, voice overs and I always take information away. Each video is a decadent treat, well done!
    I enjoy a mix of both the shorter videos and lengthy ones, like this one.

  • @junovhs4646
    @junovhs4646 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just found this channel, I hope this video blows up and gets 20 million views

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. I would be very happy if it reaches 250k. I hope you look forward to future videos in this format.

  • @sallydavies8267
    @sallydavies8267 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Outstanding film Siloe! Thank you so much, I learned a lot while also being blown away with the aesthetic gorgeousness of the video. I love the longer more in-depth format, and I am most grateful that you are taking the time to create such rich content for us.

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Glad you enjoyed it! Hope you will look forward to future uploads.

  • @goddesseessa982
    @goddesseessa982 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I truly want to thank you for this. I appreciate your honesty, bravery and sincerity in sharing this information with authenticity. I enjoy the informative tone of all your content that I have watched this far. But for this, I thank you on behalf of my Ancestors and my own Spirit. May Peace, Prosperity and love be your constant companions.

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hearing this is what makes me continue doing videos. The bare minimum to be done is to recognize our shared history truthfully. It is the needed cornerstone for a society that claims justice for all as its differential.

  • @skybluewithdaisies
    @skybluewithdaisies 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Happy spring Siloe! You are the brightest light on the internet I’ve enjoyed your films and information so much. You were a huge part of my first garden last summer... I’ve been saying I hate beets my whole life Never again after this , can’t wait to try 🧡 best wishes to you, Thank you for your beautiful content 🌿🌻🌱🥦🥬🌶🥕🧄💛💛💛

    • @suburbanhomestead
      @suburbanhomestead  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It makes all the difference to hear that. My goal is precisely to get people more involved and invested in their food.

    • @skybluewithdaisies
      @skybluewithdaisies 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      So nice for you to reply😌Last year I found you video about cottage gardens, I watched a few of your videos after that, walked outside on my quarantine lunch break and started digging up our front lawn. It happened exactly that way. We now have an entire front yard garden... not much in it edible yet but more than I’ve grown my whole life ... tomatoes under lights in my basement and now beet seeds on the way... You are inspiring people, this you can be sure if🥰... now we must work on beet emoji 🥕🍅🫑🥦🥬... keep up the beautiful work and Happy Spring and beyond dear human 🧡🧡🧡