Our truckers are doing a great job people. Get out and support where ever you can. We have to stand up now or there will be nothing to stand up for! We might have to hurt a bit. Thank-you for continuing to encourage people to grow their own food. We knew this was coming. Blessings, 😊🙏🏻💕🇨🇦
Those of us who have a personal relationship with God Most High KNOW what is coming, through His Word. It is those who don't have that personal relationship that will be caught off-guard, and those are the ones that we need to help, with our love for our fellow man, even though they scoff at us. I have put away food, not knowing when the collapse will start, what will happen before He calls us home, but if He does it before it gets so bad that we see the collapse, then it's for those that need it then. It's not going to go to waste.
Beverly Campbell ... Are you referring to the great job truckers are doing, blocking the Canadian border crossings? What is so great about what they're doing? They're blocking the supply chain and disrupting trade. And people wonder why shelves are bare? This only gives "Big Corporations" more excuses to raise prices .... just because they can. They have already made billions off the pandemic, and these fools are making them richer. Don't you think we're paying high enough prices already? What's their point? Close to 90% of Canadians are vaccinated. According to REUTERS "The Canadian Trucking Alliance, an industry group, said it opposes protests on public roadways, however, emphasizing that most Canadian truckers are vaccinated." So, most Canadian truckers are vaccinated!! And the really STUPID part is, it is now beginning to spread around the world. Copycat protests have also sprung up in Australia, New Zealand and France, while truckers in the United States have said they are planning similar demonstrations and plan to disrupt the Super Bowl!! Meaningless ignorance!!
@@710totem from what I understand about the protest (and I live in Ottawa, where the main protest is held) is that it’s not about the being against the vaccine per se, it’s about the incessant lockdowns and covid mandates. These lockdowns in Canada, and in Ontario specifically, have gone on far too long. We can’t keep forcing businesses to go to 25-50% capacity and at some point we need to learn with covid. Another example: I’m about to enter dental school. My school brought clinic exposure down to near zero for the past two years.. so now there’s dentist graduating that barely gained any hand skills. That’s plain scary. It’s unexpected situations like the above mentioned that are having and will continue to have such a negative effect on society. We can’t keep living in one lock down after the next. I don’t know where you live, but here in Ontario the covid restrictions have been too strong and for too long. We need to learn how to live with covid and move on so society can function properly
Dont overlook the value of your local farmers markets either. 6 months from now theyll be flush with produce and great deals. Be prepared to buy in bulk and preserve most of it for the following year. Great message! Thanks so much.
Thank you for this!. I've been buying in bulk from my local roadside stand for years and years and trying to get others to do the same. I hear a lot of this " But the store had veg all winter". Not at this quality or price. I can get a 1/4 bushel of broccoli side shoots in season for $10 to $15 and so for about $30 I can freeze enough for almost a winter. Their bell peppers come in rainbow of colors and freeze beautifully for .50cents a piece and occasionally a half bushel for about $10. These growers are my much loved neighbors. I grew up with their children. I like knowing I am helping my freinds livelihood. Also they let me pick my own tomatoes for $2 off a half bushel. Occasionally they will have a half bushel of odd or not so nice tomatoes and they used to dump them as "city folk" won't buy that. I told her to put some in 1/4 bushels for lower price and call them seconds. Good gravy I buy the seconds for making a a big pot of tomato soup if I see them. So many good avenues thst people overlook. Sorry edited to fix all the typos. I need more coffee lol 😆
In addition, look into what is called a CSA. In a nut shell, you put up front money in some cases. Then you pay a monthly fee for fresh produce during the growing season. CSA's enable the farmer to have start up money at the beginning of the year, during the growing season, and have a guaranteed income/ sales. But....it does depend upon the farmer etc.... a friend I knew would call or email the farmer the day before the produce coming in to her part of town to discover if there deals to be had on produce that was under sized, over sized (even farmers grow baseball bat zucchini), about to go over ripe, etc.. then ordered the extras for delivery and food preservation. Oh, many CSA's deliver to the door step, a central meeting point, or at farm edge.
Growing up on a farm in the north, we always laid in supplies for the winter. There were times where we could not get to the store for 2 months at a time. One bad winter, caused a bad spring that blew out the road. We did not get to town for 4 1/2 months. This continuous supply consciousness is now built in. This was a great video for those that have not had that experience. A young couple moved in and she noticed that I went to town once a month. Being kind she asked if because of a lack of resources, because she would like to help. When I explained the life style, she started extending the time between trips. She now is comfortable with once a month, sometimes 6 weeks and enjoys the extra time and the fuel savings. She has become a better planner and is less nervous about what to cook. So, you can jump start your planning by making less trips to the store.
My mother grew up on a farm in rural North Dakota... with 7 brothers and sisters, along with her parents. They did the same thing, and when Mom moved to a heavily populated area where she didn't have to worry about the inability to get to the stores, she STILL practiced that frugality, having home-canned goods available (we left that entire pantry behind when we moved 15 miles to another home, I kept shaking my head why), rabbits, etc. So, I, too, learned how to buy in bulk, planning ahead 2-4 weeks out, so that I wasn't running to the store every day, etc. Today, I have returned to rural North Dakota, and that training has come in handy with our harsh winters here. My husband is grateful that he found me almost 10 years ago. His first wife would be more than happy to drive an hour to the nearest big city, every day, to shop, and an hour back, and he hated that. We would go maybe once a month to pick up things we couldn't get in the nearest little town (8 miles away), until they brought in more amenities to the town... larger grocery store, we just got a Dairy Queen in! But even still, we go to the nearest town once a week, if that... and the big city, once every two or three months, for doctor's appointments, driver license renewals, etc. When we have those trips, we plan several stops for them, and make a day of it, but are quite content to come home and hibernate until the next trip.
I live in a big city, but in the last year, I am developing that mind set of not going to the store as much. When I go, I am stocking up and this winter I, too have been stretching it to once every several weeks. It's part of unlearning what we have become used to and learning new ways of doing things.
We started seeds. My 7 year old wanted so badly to start the garden. So we started cool weather plants Saturday. Yesterday seeds started popping up! He was so excited. It’s awesome to see the joy on his face. He loves to grow things.
My indoor tomatoes plant from seed just put on blooms and I'm happy as a 7 year old. It is amazing. Seeds will give me tomatoes, peppers, lettuce and peas indoors. Sun and a grow lamp. Keep growing. Try watermelons and really WOW the kid.
I would love to be planting outside already but unfortunately here in Ontario, we still have a few feet of snow on the ground lol. And it’s snowing again today 😑. But I am starting my seedlings for a few months from now when I can actually plant them outside! I’m so excited.
We got started with meat rabbits last year. We will never not have meat rabbits. It amazes me how quickly the process is from breeding to processing.. and rabbit is so delicious!
I'm in Ottawa, Canada and our grocery stores are very well stocked. That is not to say it will continue indefinitely, but that's the way is is now. This entire thing is not natural, it's man made. We have to stop those who have caused this. They need to be removed from power, put on trial for their crimes and pay the ultimate penalty. There is no way the vast majority of people can be self sufficient. You still need fuel, parts, tools, equipment etc.
@@alybridgwater3282 It's not a matter of governments helping it's a matter of governments not attacking us and enslaving us. If they get their digital ID and digital currency in place it's game over. We can't hide in the countryside forever. My sister lives off grid on over 80 acres south of Lake Nipissing in central Ontario. She has advanced solar power, lots of food in her pantry and an efficient wood stove. She is surrounded by very dense hardwood forest but she still can't be completely Independent. Nobody can.
We have 1/4 acre also! We have 12 hens several raise beds and an in ground garden. We are in our 60’s so we are adding slowly…my goal is to have no lawn at all…eventually. We have wild blackberries in several areas of our yard. We also know some farmers and we have been blessed with bushels of tomatoes, peaches and tons of apples. We can and dehydrate, meats, fruits, and veggies. We also have a great produce stand with fair prices! Good luck with your gardening! ♥️🙏👍🇺🇸🤓
Add a new one every year. On my 1/4 acre I gather the neighbour's leaves and the fresh cut grass (free) and make my own soil. I wired together a bunch of pallets (free) to make two big composting cribs, and I alternate between them each year so that come garden clean-up time, I can replenish the soil in my raised beds. It feels like a natural seasonal cycle and the exercise is also free!
weve got just .18 acre, and we've been slowly turning the backyard into one large garden, we are close to eliminating all the grass, except for the walk paths that we cannot be without. added a small greenhouse for spring and fall use on the deck, and with that stimmy money we added a wood burning stove so this year we are adding a lean-to where the dog kennel is since we don't need it anymore. ive prepped an area and im planning on putting in a couple grape vines along the fence this spring, and i found wild raspberries growing behind the fence last summer. i also recycled our dog's plastic kiddie pool that finally cracked on the bottom into a shallow but large pot for flowers and herbs on the deck, im gonna use it for growing taters and see how they do in there rather than having the issue of missing some and having volunteers showing up in the garden beds. keep experimenting with different techniques to find what works for you... but one piece of advice is to utilize your vertical space as much as you can, you can grow alot in just a quarter acre.
Good morning! My husband and I just married New Year’s Eve and moving from the city in central Florida to our first homestead! I was born and raised in a small farming town of western NY but my husband has no experience other than your videos, which we are always so happy to watch when they come out. Thank you so much for everything so far and so excited to see your future videos, especially on raising rabbits(watched the original videos when they came out too!)
Rabbits are very lean meat. You can develop serious illness eating only very lean meat. Make sure you add some fat and other protein sources to your diet.
Books: back to basics, country comforts. Things to worry about: depth of well and depth to water. Water quality taste it. Also florida goes through flood/drought 10yr cycles. Tied to solar cycles believe 2025 next wet. Storm supplies: get them now. If the state issues warnings there is no supplies. Example. State issues warning no gasoline for two weeks. Happens So prepared is the way to go.
My husband and I have been planning ahead by buying extra canned goods, frozen food, and even paper goods. It’s a good feeling to know we will be able to survive for a time if we can’t get to the grocery store. We are i our 70’s and will be planting a small garden again this spring. I love being able to walk out in the yard and pick fresh vegetables. It’s important for young families to get in the habit of doing this as we never know what the future will bring. Thank you for sharing all your ideas. God Bless you both!
Did you know that you can dehydrate frozen vegetables? Just in case we lose power it will be good to have dehydrated food that you can rehydrate for future use. Great job preparing.
I could have written this comment. My husband and I are in our 70's and are living as you so. My onions are planted and sugar snaps are in the ground. I have been buying extra and buying in bulk ( not the 50 gallon sizes, but appropriate bulk sizes for us)
I can't express how much I respect your approach & delivery on this topic! It was totally refreshing to hear clear - concise & realistic advice without all the hype and fear mongering attached to it.
I started intermittent fasting because you guys talked about it on one of your episodes. I have lost 30 lbs and feel so much healthier. And yes it decreases the amount of food you need to have in you cupboard or refrigerator. Thanks from Ontario 🇨🇦
What do you do for that? I'm guessing skipping meals, or not eat for the whole day? Thanks😊 I was born in Kenora🥰 but parents moved us to California when I was little. Still bummed 50 years later❣
@@heatherk8931 I don’t eat anything after 6 in the evening and try not to eat anything until 12 the next day. There are many different ways to fast check it out😊 plus I have added in low carb/keto.
@@heatherk8931 Revisit this video! They tell about Intermittent fasting and Keto! Also, on TH-cam, dr. Berg! Great information there too! Hope this helps! GOD bless
I was surprised how quickly hunger passed and I felt energized and enjoyed not feeling hungry at all. When I was young I was a slave to hunger pains and white flour that keeps you constantly snacking. Now I know the difference between TRUE hunger and just restless eating.
If you can't grow a garden, consider buying a food dehydrator and/or a freeze dryer. Harvest right will let you put a freeze dryer on layaway and ship it when it's paid for. You can then go to your local farmers and buy in bulk, dehydrate or freeze-dry that food, and store it. We also found a restaurant supplier who will work with us. We place our order and meet him at one of his stops. We get restaurant quality bulk food. We freeze the fish and dehydrate and freeze-dry the vegetables and fruits. This process also saves space. For example, I can fit six dehydrated green peppers in a one pint jar. We also put in a small solar system just to run our freezers so in the event of a power outage, we won't lose our frozen foods.
Does that dehydrated foods really taste as good as when fresh?? And what about nutritional value? Thanks, I'm seriously wanting to know. Thank you I've also gotten started with solar. One panel at a time. My fear is theft.
Have you ever had dried dates, apricots, banana chips, figs, apple s,sauce,, mango wedges, pineapple spears, etc.. from the store? Most of those are basically dehydrated versus freeze dried. Some taste different, especially when still dehydrated. But, if youve 3ver gotten minced onion in a spice container, thats abiut what dehydrated onion tastes like. The list goes on
@@heatherk8931 freeze dried foods are awesome. Dehydrated is not as good in my opinion. I used one back in the 70s. I did mushrooms bananas strawberries onions that turned out good. Other items did not. I want a freeze dryer but due to weight and space it is my problem. I live in a small apartment. I'm still trying to figure out away to work it out.
@@catherinebecker8560 Exactly. The small freezer dryer isn't that space-consuming. I have mine in the corner of my living room, out of the way. It doesn't make any more noise than my air fryer oven in the kitchen! Don't let the thought that you can't fit it in your apartment, you can!
@@rhondaalbrecht I've got to figure out what to let go of to make room for it. I have extremely limited counter space. But I'm still not giving up on getting one. Thank you
Thanks guys. You can check viability of the seeds you have by soaking them for 20 min in a glass of water. If they float they should be tossed and if they sink they can be planted. That insures your success in having a garden that will produce the greatest amount of food. We are planting out seed trays to start our germinations for transplants in the spring.
We live in an RV and travel the country full time, but this year I decided I wanted to start a garden. So I'm starting seeds in egg cartons on our dash board, and will soon have a small container garden. I'm growing only the most compact varieties! Micro Tom tomatoes, mini bell peppers, microgreens... Lol. And half a dozen others. Wish me luck!
I live in a semi rural town and all the farmland is now sporting huge fancy homes and not a one of them have gardens! I just cant imagine having a home like that and a huge lot and not having a garden! I'm on a city lot and have a small garden!
@@Jomama02 Holy moly! You must live by me. Some rich yahoo's bought up land and built multimillion dollar homes in middle of farm fields then completely complain about the animal smells or when the farmers poo the fields. There is about 6 of them in one area, about 4 miles from me. Their lights make star gazing a nightmare. If yall afraid of the dark move back to the city. Drove up property values and taxes but luckily for me they are just across the county line so it didn't screw with our house value too much. But I live in a 4 way stop village. One of these lady's wanted to have us started an HOA and brought her list of demands to the village meeting(once a month social club type thing). The very first item she wanted to address was our clothes lines. She wanted them taken down cuz it looked to hill billyish. Woman never got to even say the rest. We laughed her right on out the door. But the list was quite extensive. No play equipment for kids visible no gardening other than flowers grass must be 2 inches and a certain type. It was endless. Needless to say her house went up for sale 2 1/2 million dollars(usd) 6 years later it finally sold for $950,000 just shy of one million. But goodness talk about delusional 🙄
I really enjoy your videos. I am disabled and my husband left his job of 15 yrs a couple of months ago to stay home and help me due to my health. We are now completely dependent on making money from our very small homestead. We have a small garden, unheated greenhouse and rabbits. Hopefully we can make it work so I have binge watching your videos and learning so much. Thank you for the time and effort you put into sharing your knowledge.
I appreciate your advice, I’m an old woman thought gardening was done for me, I luv tomatoes, cucumbers corn and squash, green beans. I believe growing your own meat.But my whole life, I can’t do that, because I get attached to them. So we have a local butcher, and like u said be prepared. Don’t like to see empty shelves. I see supply and demand are struggling. Thanks for helping people make a plan!
Kinda lucky in the fishing department here in Southern Maryland. We've got an invasive species, Snakehead. They are illegal to throw back no matter the size...and they're pretty delicious!
Here in michigan there is an invasive fish called a round goby(I might have the name wrong sorry) in lake michigan-its not supposed to go back in the big lake And people just let them die or toss in trash. Well some of those gobys are huge. As big as a perch. A guy let me have about 6 of the biggest ones. I told him I was going to compost them but I fileted the meat out and it was a nice lovely meaty fish. A bit of a pain to cut but not too hard once you get the hang of it. Its amazing how hunger makes things taste better. And I did compost the bones guts for my garden. Eat the invasion! Oh the invasive Rusty crayfish once purged a few days in the kiddy pool with sweet corn to eat and a few changes of fresh water and a bubbler is very delicious. Sure not a lot of meat but enough to round out a good meal of veg!
@@redherringbone I've kinda wanted to visit a distant cousin who lives on the (geez I'm gonna get this wrong for sure) Ohio River or a feeder into the Mississippi River and they gave nothing but those big invasive asian carp. I want to go get a license and catch a few and experiment. They are considered delicious in Asia yet here its a trash fish. Many cooks on TV have actually cooked them and fed to people and they enjoyed it. Until told what it was. Then people back tracked. Thats sad. I love a good fish. Even if it is not decent to eat for me my pets could use pressure canned carp for extra food.
@@Emeraldwitch30 When on a trip to Utah, dining at a restaurant, we shared good conversation with our server. He was a fisherman too, so we asked about local fishing. We were shocked to learn that in Utah, they killed off entire lakes to get rid of the walleye, which they don't like, they prefer catfish. I told him in Minnesota, they pay $8 per pound for Walleye and plan entire fishing trips to catch them. Amazing how different areas and people value one food source over another. On the same note, some of the best sushi I had was made with eel and eel sauce. I hope they are using the invasive ones in Lake Superior. I saw a program about those rusty crayfish, how the traps could be full twice per day and no restaurant to buy them. They said they taste good and are larger than natives, I'd definitely eat them!
I started purchasing seeds a little at a time over a year and half ago from Bakers Creek. Each pay period I would order more. I started onions and leeks from seeds a little over a week ago and I see growth. I have not had a lot of success starting much from seeds, but I'm learning each day. I am old and grew up with parents who gardened, but I didn't pay much attention back then. I also tried 3 seeds of different things out of the seed packets as a trial run. With anywhere from 50 on up of seeds, I figured trying a few would not be a bad idea. Thank you for continuing to encourage others to grow what they are able. Please people, do not continue to wait. Do what you can afford as you can. God bless and keep you and yours.
I love baker creeks. MIgardener is also great. $2 seed packs, and the owner is really passionate about heirlooms and making gardening affordable. He used to sell packets for $1 but with Covid had to increase due to shipping and costs.
Same here, Mom relied on the garden to feed her family of nine, but I didn't pay much attention. I was interested as a young kid, but as time passed I lost interest. Now I'm watching YT, to learn in my 60s what I should have learned a half-century ago, and Mom's been gone almost ten years. Some years back a friend I hadn't seen in over a decade was coming to town & we made arrangements to get together - we were heading to her sister's place, right down the road from my parents' place, so we stopped in for a few minutes to visit Mom. When her sister came home from work she asked me, "How's your mom doing?" and before I could answer my friend said, "Canning. She's 80 years old and she's canning. I don't have the energy for it, but she has a big garden and she cans."
@@karenw9996 I understand completely. 2021 age 60, I watched TH-cam videos to learn canning as well. Gardening with seeds, is a bit of a challenge for me. But, I will do my absolute best. I went from zero food preservation to canning, dehydrating absolutely everything I am able to purchase "on sale". I am making my own apple cider vinegar (hopefully) and making my own extracts. I am shocked how much easier canning is then I thought. I used to be terrified to learn. Now, I'm like next. 😊 Wake up call late in life. Thank God, not too late. Praying the best for us all. Preparing for the worse.
@@graceinthegarden9151 I'm making apple scrap vinegar too, and vanilla extract. Tried making cheese, didn't turn out very well. Also made blackberry shrub (Off Grid with Doug & Stacy). And, when a friend gifted me with several tomatoes, I shared the slicers & cooked down the paste to make Sarah's ketchup recipe - turned out great!
I've been doing intermittent fasting too. It's the first way of eating that has helped me break through to weight loss: 54 lbs. so far since May! I am getting my hoop house this year to raise lettuce and other vegetables in during the winter. My garden plan is in place and I just need warm Missouri spring!! Great video, as always, Sarah and Kevin! 💜
Here’s a thought I thought in California has added to the area around his house instead of flowers he’s planting vegetables that are working during whatever season they will produceAlso removing part of the lawn for all of the lawn and planting in usable herbs and vegetables leafy vegetables
Apartment dwellers (or others not allowed to plant at home) look for a community garden plot. In my area there are churches and parks where people can "rent" a raised bed or plot of ground. Or, ask a gardener in your neighborhood if you can help in their garden in exchange for some home-grown food.
Our grocery store shelves are well stocked most of the time. Just a few days ago we had unusually cold winter storm come through. We had plenty of warning and the forecast was accurate for once. Because the storm was forecast in advance there was a minor run on the local stores. Some of the staple food items got a little thin on the shelves. Only the eggs were stripped bare. However, we live in a small rural community. I'm sure that the larger cities & towns were harder hit. In my opinion, don't panic shop as a knee-jerk reaction. If you're worried about the availability of certain items, make it a point to always buy 2 times what you normally buy. Do that every time you shop. Build up a small reserve. Save yourself some anxiety. I have been doing this for many years & it's not from a prepper type perspective. It's the way my parents managed the lives of our family. They both grew to adulthood in the Great Depression. It left an indelible mark on their lives & their attitudes. They never bought into the fantasy of buying food only as needed. (FRESH AND LOCAL!!!) To them, a pantry & a freezer was meant to be fully stocked & kept fully stocked. This, by the way, was when we lived in a huge metropolis. It stayed the same when they retired to the country.
I agree with you on the 5 things to get started with. Butternut squash is great to store and I love butternut squash soup made with coconut milk and curry. Snow peas are easy and such fun to snack on while in the garden.
We have been gardening for 30 years and we have been adding and expanding the garden. Grow tables, 30 gal, 5 gal and 2 gal. Canning and storing for all year. Hunting and fishing. We trade some of our produce with friends that have chickens. Love the channel, God Bless.
We just purchased maple syrup bags yesterday for the approaching season of tapping maple trees. While we have used jugs in the past, we picked up the metal holders for the bags just a few weeks ago at an (inside) estate sale ~ we have seeds so we are good there. We have the canning supplies so good there. We have struggled to find CREAM CHEESE! We visited multiple stores before finding it at a small dollar store. Our pantry & freezer inventory is overall in good shape. We try to plan at least 3 years ahead. Our meat source is 100% Wild game & fish. We live in Michigan. Always enjoy your content.
I live in BC Canada. I just noticed a week ago that canning supplies have taken a HUGE jump in price. Lids, jars and canners all took a 25% jump. I am so glad I'm the type to buy it before I actually need it. I always stock up on lids the year BEFORE the canning season starts.
We've been gardening and buying meats for our new freezer. Our bank sent us a notice that we had spent X amount of money and went over our food budget. WHAT!?
@@gabbygertie8709 Holy cow! I would be so upset about this that I think I'd dump the bank. I can't stand the way banks think our money is THEIR money. I guess technically it is since when we make a deposit, we're actually making a loan to the bank!!
I think the cream cheese thing is panic buying, not supply v. demand. The major cream cheese maker literally created the panic by faking the shortage as a marketing ploy "don't make cheesecake this holidays and we will give you $X to buy another dessert." Making cheesecake from scratch is tedious work. I've NEVER been in a holiday party where they serve homemade cheesecake. Is just not common at all. It was a marketing ploy to boost sales because the cheese cake wasn't selling simply because that isn't an essential item that is easy to put on storage. Now people that barely ever bought cream cheese have a ton at home taking precious refrigerator space because they panic bought all of them. Here in Puerto Rico, which is part of the USA but off the mainland, we are getting regular supplies of cream cheese even in the mountains. Yes, the big name brand cream cheese - which I refuse to name - in all sizes and flavours. They should be ashamed of themselves...
Another thing to think about is if you do have a farmer that is raising beef or pigs, they have to have an appointment at the butcher. Its a timing thing, if you want to buy farm fresh meat, plan it before you need it.
I just started my seeds starting. I have LED grow lights tho. My family replaced my 2 old fluorescent grow lights a couple years ago. It dropped our electricity bill by about $10 a month during seed season. I now have 4 LED lights and saving to grab a few more as I have been growing lettuce/greens/spring onion in hydroponics under them almost year round and hubby did the nerdy farm math for me. All 4 sets of lights cost about $3 a month to run. Thats doable for us. Plus fresh lettuce and Asian greens(our favorite is baby bok choi and tatsoi) I've had enough green onion or spring onion to clip one or two a week to chop over our meals which is so nice. Plus if I leave about 1 inch of white with roots in the set up. It re-sprouts in a week and in a few weeks I can cut it again. The type was gifted to me by a freinds neighbor who was originally from Japan. The envelope just said Tokyo negi. I've since learned negi is just onion in Japanese but I grow them outside and have a small bed that blooms every summer and I just harvest the seeds and a few side shoots. Its very hardy. And once again I got excited and wrote a book. Sorry.
@@LadysFarm I know different grow lights might be better if I decide to go whole hog but I've had such success with 5000 lumin LED shop lights for my greens/lettuce that I cant justify buying $75 grow lights. I really like the Sams club ones as I can plug them into one another and use only one timer for 2 shelves. My kratky containers are just a 10foot length of plastic down spout that my hubby cut into sections for me and we used a hole cutting thing on the drill to make cup holes. And it was scavenged from my daughter repair of her house gutters. We had a heat gun to warm and fold up the ends so I didn't even have to glue anything. Only downside is they do go through the nutrients a little fast when the plants are big so its a refill every 4 days instead of once a week but even then thats not bad labor wise. I haven't really done the math on how much we harvest. Only the cost of running the lights. But I have learned to harvest the outside leaves from every plant and the middle keeps putting out leaves I can seriously harvest for over 2 months off of 6 to 10 plants before they start to become kinda scraggly and tall and its time to start over. (Its from Charles Dowdings videos) My poor plants took a hit last month. I was down with a flu(not covid thankfully)for 2 weeks(thanks grandkiddos lol). We had power issues in our area and it kinda messed the timers up and I didn't get them filled and my dear hubby just filled the containers with water lol. So all my lettuce and baby bok choi bolted. But my goldfish loved a few lettuce leaves and the chickens got some.. my little seedlings are almost ready to pop in. Just a couple more days in the nursery shelf. Sorry I get get carried away.
I am doubling/tripling our garden too. I literally just ordered a pound of corn to plant and also a pound of green beans to plant. Then I ordered 5 packs of a tomato that I have been wanting to try. I am wanting to try to get at least 1-2 years of food stocked back up so I can help other family members and people who need help. Next year, depending on how successful I am, I will plant even more. I am trying to plant something everyday.
If you're on a budget or new to gardening folks don't be afraid to buy your gardening stuff from the Dollar Tree, they have planters, seeds, and soil !! You can start a nice little garden for $10-15. It's a good starting place. Don't be afraid to container garden if that's all you can do !! *Have a good'nnn*
I am in western Canada. Our shelves remain well stocked so far BUT the prices are outrageous! I keep a well stocked pantry and freezer then I only buy items I use and when they are on sale to keep stock up. I plant a large garden but do not have access to water there. Last year we had a significant drought so production was down. I always plant way more than I need for a year so I still have jars on my shelves to carry me through the years when my garden doesn't produce as I would like.
We live on a couple of acres in Texas. When we decided to start learning how to garden, we selected our space outside the backyard fence so the chickens wouldn’t get into it and we knew we couldn’t use that space successfully until we were able to bring in water to it. Essentially, my husband dug a long trench from the house where the faucet was to the spot we wanted to put the spigot for the garden. He then used pvc pipe to attach to the faucet at the house and ran a line in the trench and then he had a head at the ending spot that was above the ground. We attached a hose to it and this year we will add drip tape irrigation to water our raised beds. Works great and is not hard to set up. Maybe you could do something like this?
@@laurab8547 unfortunately no. My garden is on our family farm but no one lives there. There is no water source on the land. Moisture rarely a problem for us but last year just didn't pan out. That's why I always preserve for a couple years in the good crops to carry me through the bad years. 😊
@@bscrimbitt9359 Any chance of rain catchment? I'm in MN, where we generally get plenty of rain, but it's not guaranteed every year - plus I live in town, so my water is chlorinated/fluoridated/etc. - I've got the container, just need to set up the system.
I live in Minnesota and all the stores in my city remain well stocked and the price of beef has come down a little, pork still remains high. I think at the gas station was the worst, one day gas was $3.08 a gallon the next day $3.39 but if I drive across the river into Wisconsin, I know gas will be even higher it always is, so it’s hard to complain.
@@karenw9996 I plan to set up a system this year. We'll see how that goes. Only have one building to use. The remainder of buildings are round metal grain bins. Won't work there.
We are putting in a 30 foot greenhouse in 6a. We already started sowing our tomato’s, cabbage, and onions to get two seasons. We just retired from the military and our first time being able to put in any type of garden now that we bought a home. Your videos have been inspiration and very instructional to learn because I’m real dumb lol and seeing for me is learning. Love you guys! God continue to bless you and your family! ❤️
My problem is that I live in an apartment and I am already getting flack from my landlord about having plants on my porch. He won't letting me to grow in the ground in front of my apartment. Last year was my first time to try growing and I had to put everything in a container. Not much grew except my herbs, sweet potatoes, and carrots. The rest did not grow good or not at all. I will not give up. In fact I am trying to buy a home with one acre or more. No squash for me. :) Oh, when I get some property I do want to get quail to breed, etc. I am starting out with making bread at home.
I'm thankful I've learned to make homemade bread last year! Bread is always out! Eggs are hit or miss, meats are hit or miss. Frozen section is mostly bare but I don't buy that stuff. I'm thankful I've been canning, dehydrating, preserving my food and keeping a rotating stocked pantry as these shortages haven't really affected me. I can't grow much on a city lot but I utilize local small farmers. Nothing wrong with buying seconds either! My produce and fruits don't have to look pretty for them to be edible! They still process into nutritional food! And yes, utilize your local old time small butcher!
Good morning from Oregon! Love your show and my husband and I have discussed the empty store selves. I am currently planning a neighborhood garden for family and my neighbors living on my street. It's a bit challenging but I've ordered my seeds (both flowers and veggies) from several sources (Baker Creek, FB Marketplace, etc.) and have been researching my zone and making a plan. So appreciate the constant education and content of your channel. You can always count on great info with a good vibe.
I've lost over 100 lbs. so far, mostly on keto and intermittent fasting. Love your channel and follow you regularly. I look to you for your GREAT MATERIAL about raising rabbits and quail. KEEP IT UP!!!
Grocery store shelves are pretty empty here in Georgia I already put tarp on a new garden plot I will plant corn and butternut squash and we just finished our last raised beds and garden fence .my garden will definitely be much bigger this year.
You both are a blessing for everyone. I love learning from you both. Thank you so much for taking time to bless us with what you know. I moved to Florida four years ago and its a learning curve with lots of practice. So many areas to cover and put into practice. My hats of to everyone who works the land and put food on the table for their families.
Great topic... One thing I dont think alot of people think about is, How are you going to feed your pets if theres nothing at the stores. I'm planting millet for my parakeets. We give our dogs and cat as much meat as we can. We are planting corn, oats, and hay for the cattle and donkeys. What are you all doing to secure food for your animal's if you couldn't get to the store for months or a year?? Thinking about trying the fasting. Thank you for your videos. I've learned alot over the last couple years watching you. We to are on a journey to become as self sufficient as possible.
Shelves have been terrible at the stores near me in Stacy Minnesota. I've already bought lots of seeds . Going to be planting a much bigger garden this year and some raised beds. Gotta with the price of food Going up. Ridiculous
Great advice! Within the first year of having chickens and roosters, I created an incubator from a tote, cardboard, thermometer, sponge and bowl(for humidity), a lamp my husband disassembled for me and a regular 60 watt incandescent. At lockdown time, I stopped turning them and just added another sponge for the higher humidity. I had to have spare bulbs and check it often but wound up having at least 50% hatch rate. With just everyday stuff around the house.
I hadn't gardened for decades. Last year I planted 6 tomatoes, 4 peppers, herbs, green beans, cucumbers and zucchini. This year I'm increasing my garden to a 60' x 30' plot with far more variety. Can't wait!
I think this is guidance that you talk about getting an incubator. Ours has been broken for two years and we have only four chicken left. For two weeks now I have thought of bying a new incubator, but hasitated because of the price. Now it is really a time to buy one! God Bless! Greetings from Finland!
@@MaMari68 its so cute seeing the mamas with the babies. I just want to snuggle them when I see them under mama so a blessing to have seen that part of life
Very good, no nonsense, straight forward information (and you did it without inserting politics, I really appreciate that!) One thing I would caution people who think they might be able to run out and buy animals to raise their own meat - great! But also find out, can I source food for those animals, can I find veterinary care if they need it and the biggest one right now is where and when can I get it processed if I'm not doing it myself (here in my area wait times are up to a year to have pork or beef processed) Thanks again for all you share! ❤
We are looking at cover crops that can be a food source for ourselves and our animals. Things like buckwheat and amaranth etc. I also recently saw a video on "Tree Hay", search that term.
Great advice. We only just got a large animal vet in our area. A family freind told me that if I buy the piglet and the food her daughter loves raising them for 4-H and she will raise one up for our family for a small portion of the meat. I'm seriously thinking about it.
Great points too!! There are few large animal vets and processing locations in our area. Also, can you get the feed, bedding, etc. I like the idea of partnering with someone and sharing the meat.
@@Emeraldwitch30 The worst pork we've ever had was some that a girl raised for a 4-H project. It was disgusting and we couldn't even eat it so I gave it away. I told my friend if she didn't like it then she could toss it. Make sure the pig is fed high-quality food so the meat tastes good. I'll never buy 4-H project meat again.
My boss just gifted me with seeds as a congratulations on my anniversary. I told her she knows me too well. I'm the kind of person that really appreciates receiving seeds. We are both gardeners and have been doing this for many years. I like working for people that think like I do. My next adventure will be moving into growing chickens. I raised ducks in the past and I know it's not that hard to do. We have 5 acres and plenty of room for this.
Their community is so tight, they do just fine. They also go to auctions and buy whole truckloads of grocery store refuse. They turn around and sell it cheap. Dented cans, unperishables that are recently or about to expire.... they so far are fine. ❤
Here where I live in Florida ,there’s a huge produce market. It’s a family run farm and I always crowded. We get fruits and vegetables all year around. The bins are always full. It’s been in business since 50’s or 60’s. It’s an awesome business.
I would also add salad greens to your list of what a beginner should start growing. They're easy to grow, you can get multiple harvests from each plant, and you don't need a lot of space. They can even be grown in a pot on a balcony.
@@Off-Grid Salad greens turn bitter in the heat. There are some varieties that are more heat tolerant but they always go bitter once the temperatures get really high. I used to have a huge area of lettuce. I called it my lettuce plantation. I'd let the plants go to seed even though it's sloppy looking. The seeds know when to start in the spring which makes it easier. The plants are healthier. One year I even had a huge head of lettuce grow in a seam in my concrete driveway!
@@happydays1336 it grows great. Might just have to pick it sooner or find a way to regulate the temperature. We want to build a winter garden and have a spot for it. ..... it's on my to-do list......
@@Off-Grid the older leaves try stir frying into omelets. I have arugala that had been growing for more than half year which had a very strong pepper taste. When stir fried it became mild.
We just bought a 15 acre property and I'm planning on doing a big garden this year, greenhouse, I'm wanting to plant fruit trees, we just ordered our first batch of meat chickens, I ordered tons and tons of canning jars and all the equipment, I've been preparing for this for almost a year now..I am new to all of this but I am so ready to learn 😁
Just like y'all were trying to expand our growing and flock. Love the videos which are good info and motivation. Stay safe up there and keep on growing 🤠
Knowing how your food was grown for personal satisfaction even if it is one plant in a container can be rewarding in this staycation time. As for no breakfast for me it is like trying to use my car with an empty gas tank. I have fasted on the other end of the day and done quite well. Great video and tips as always!
I agree on planting SOMETHING. But we are no longer in staycation mode. I've had to work the whole flipping time. My daughter is a nurse, SHE didn't get to stay home either. We are both EXHAUSTED, and still have to pay for everything. Only the ones who took time off or business closed gets the free tickets. It's always like that, never fair. But, as mom said, life isn't fair.
We are not homesteaders, but have been gardening for years. Have been freezing for years. Have started canning again. We have always purchased meat on sale and in bulk. Have saved thousands of dollars over the years!
We also need to adjust our ideas of what constitutes a well stocked grocery store. I feel we have FAR too much choice and it makes us overly reliant on the stores. We should go back to growing even small amounts of food if only in pots on porches.
I do think it’s a little overhyped when people are complaining that the “shelves are bare” when in reality, maybe only a couple of the 12 or so different Lays chip or Kellogg’s cereal varieties are not in stock on the Tuesday afternoon when they went shopping. We’ve gotten a little bit spoiled and kind of whiny with as many choices there are, IMO. 🤷🏻♀️
Amen. No stores are short of food. This talk of “food shortages” is ridiculous, and we should be ashamed when they are countries that actually have food shortages like Venezuela, Syria, Lebanon, etc.
That's the way it was in our area, until about a week ago. Dairy and deli lunch meats have been wiped out--one store even covered over the area, I guess to keep the cold air contained.....glad I have my own dairy goats, yogurt, cheese and kefir! And deli lunch meat is junk in my opinion. But, it is starting to cause a problem for some people.
@@grandmaatthefarm125 Never a concern in rural Tennessee. Watched a guy the other day remove products from a shelf and do a video talking trash about supply chains...the put the stock back on the shelf. Corporations are gouging prices though. Homestead out of a love of the process and not out of the fear of supply line armageddon. Just saying.
@@BooneeXCdad there are crazy people doing crazy things, that's for sure.I started homesteading over a decade ago and have loved every minute of it. There's always something new to learn and reconnecting with God's cycle of creation brings a special peace.
I must say a huge thank you. I've went to ground cover for the garden, tried different seed companies and am setting up for quail. Would not have thought of these without your channel. What an enjoyable learning experience this has been. Need more ground cover and an irrigation system for (expanded garden last year) and cages for the quail. Already have the beef cattle, chickens, ducks, fruit trees and berry bushes. Yesterday big box store shelves were totally bare in spots but grocery was better. I also shop at discount stores (watch the expire dates). Retired early to be busier than ever. Very much appreciate the time you put into educating others about what you have learned. As many years as I have gardened and kept animals still am learning. God Bless!
In 2020 the wait list for farm raised beef was a 2 year wait. Now it's 5 years. We don't have enough *independent* butcheries for the local farmers. Hunting season is also affected. Learning how to butcher if you hunt or raise your food is a necessity now.
I'm building my urban homestead. We added rabbits 4 years ago. Chickens 2 years ago and we just added quail. Last year I tripled my garden. We found out in the fall that my son is allergic to most veggies including soy, legumes, corn and squash. So this year the garden will be garlic, onions and potatoes. Lots of potatoes which I ordered in Nov. I've spent the year canning as well. We have a lot of food already on my shelves and it is such a wonderful feeling.
@@iamkactus6032 oh my I've been thinking of switching to quail after watching Kevin and Sarahs videos on it too. It might be easier on me than the chickens
Have you found rabbits to be hard to process from the emotional point of view? I've managed quail but I worry that the cuteness factor of rabbits would be a struggle for me.
@@Emeraldwitch30 they are fairly easy to manage. Just invest to build a good setup to help make it convenient for daily care. I have a couple hutches attached to a wired in run for mine and I've made doors across the top to access each spot to gather eggs. Getting large enough feeders and waterers to last a few days was vital for me since I fight chronic pain and sometimes get bed bound. So just keep in mind potential improvements to make it easier to maintain.
I have been on intermitten fasting and Keto for 3 weeks. I feel great and I am not hungry. I watch everything you post. When I was young we raised rabbits. That is the best meat. I still have a large garden. Thank you for all that you taught me.
I just ordered my seeds this week. For the last 3 years I have expanded a little more each year. This year I hope to grow enough of at least one thing to last for a year. I have a few chickens and rabbits, and I hope to add quail this spring. Thanks so much for your videos.
I always shop the sales to stock up on everything we use. This week lean ground turkey was half price, so I bought four packages to freeze with my food saver. And chicken was buy one big pack get one free. Next week it will be something else. We bought an extra small freezer this year because we caught more fish then ever before. A Food Saver is the best piece of equipment you can have in my opinion.
Where are you that your sales are so great. Never seen buy 1 get one free. I'm always buying from discounts stores like Aldis or our local grocery gives us $ back for buying from them. At least $200 year.
"Now is the time". That's like the question, "when is the best time to plant a tree?" 20 years ago. My garden is in fairly good condition because, every chance I got, over the years I added to the production possibilities here. My suggestion for people just starting is make friends with a gardener ASAP!
Great advice you two! Im in upper Michigan and still have so much snow, cant plant till May up here, but i have my garden plan on paper, im a seed saver from prior gardens so not much i have to buy, dont forget to grow some herbs folks, i have two sons their wives and grandchildren who i have in mind when i make my plan, one of them doesn't think there is a problem in this crazy world and the other dosent have much money, but this momma wont let them go hungry! Ive seen the pasta gone off the shelves here as well, i bought wheat berrys and a grinder, and a pasta machine to make my own, We will be facing these shortages for years to come they are saying, so please get started now folks, its not to late yet but getting close! God help us and Bless us all, Thank you Sara and Kevin for making this video! Love you ❤
Now I have had great luck with dollar tree herb seeds. The dill, parsly, sage, thyme, chives and basil were beautiful and at 4/buck totally worth the price but the last 2 years their tomatoes were not what I got. The big Rutgers and beefsteak ended up being a small salad type. But (knock on wood) the squashes and spinach and other things like kale and cabbage were true to form and since they are mainly heirlooms with a bit of planning you can save seed from year to year. Hope this helps.
Our first winter on the mountain, you could buy bagged lettuce in the store open it and watch it turn brown in an half hour or less. We just wanted something green fresh and crunchy. We put our heads together and decided to buy sprout seeds and grow them in one quart canning jars. It was snow and freezing outside but we had our kitchen garden just three feet from the dinner table.
@@davemac2580 I love sprouts. Especially mung beans and alfalfa. Radish and red Chinese mustard are so spicy and tangy. The Red Chinese mustard has a Wasabi horseradish kick and is awesome on home rolled sushi. If you can let some big onions go to seed and save that seed for sprouts. Popcorn sprouts and is fun but way too sweet for me. The chickens love it in winter. Cheap green lentils also sprout nicely. Look like little dragons or sea horses. I stirfry them.
Our stores have very limited displays ever, even at the peak of the season years ago. I'd be in heaven to walk into a store and an entire isle is nothing but seeds. We lucky to get a single 4 sided display at each store that are like most of the shelves mostly empty. I've also noticed the seeds so far are very basic and not what most people would buy. It's like the good seeds are not even making it to the stores. I sure hope it gets better here in Pennsylvania soon.
I love stocking up but I'm in upstate NY and haven't seen any shortage of food on shelves🤷. I have bought a "all" my seeds. There's always that one more pack you just need haha
I have enough seed to put a garden in every neighbors yard for a 3 mile radius. Yet I still have to "try that one" every year lol. I might need an intervention 😉😉🤣
This year will be my first garden at 69 years old! I bought my retirement home in Rogersville and there is a garden area. I am going to have it rototilled and get weed fabric and drip. Hoses too. Hope to see you at the Farmer’s market in the spring.
I love hearing your plans and I love hearing you've gone to IF and Keto! Really, I think growing your own food and the Ketogenic WOE are a natural progression. I've been sugar free/ grain free for 4 years, my small suburban garden is full of the herbs and veg I will eat or can preserve. You've made me consider trying to raise quail though my husband would probably divorce me... lol! He's slowly coming around. Very slowly. Thank you for all you bring to us!!
They actually grew seeds for Baker Creek a couple years ago. There are several blogs on it already, but if Kevin and Sarah tought it you can be sure it's accurate. To act on your concerns now, do not buy hybrid seeds or even hybrid plants for this year's garden. Grow heirloom seeds only. That way the seeds you collect this year will produce fruit (veggies) for you next year. You can never tell what hybrid seeds may bear.
Good morning! What you say is so smart. I was widowed 7 months ago. I am still learning how much less I need to buy. I am still going to grow what I like to eat and can or freeze it. I would encourage people to try one new vegetable this year. 2 years ago I tried okra. Now I love to pick it and eat it while I am in the garden. God bless you Kevin and Sarah. I have learned so much in the 3 years I have followed you. Keep teaching us😊
My hubby started planting seeds under grow lights back in Jan for our 'mini-farm'. He ordered the seeds back in Dec. Great advice and encouragement to folks!
I order every year right at the beginning of January. My mother gives me a crisp $50 for my birthday and it usually goes right into my seed hoard lol. My newest obsession is asian eggplants I just had to order "Thai Green Frog Fingers🐸" What is the most off the wall item you ordered?
Tbh, the way I learned about preparing for hard times, is we ran out of food for a week. We had the BAREST of minimums to feed our children. That was it. I took that experience,and put it into my knowledge banks, and I started prepping from then on for a MINIMUM of ONE month. I NOW have around 3+ months worth of food, and this is after 2 years worth or stocking up like a mad woman. I freeze things like danimals smoothie yogurts for my kids so they don't inhale them,and I don't have to worry bout going back to the store every week. I even store several gallons of whole milk, and IF we need to stretch it, we CAN water it down. I stocked up on things like ground beef, ham,etc, before prices SKY ROCKETS like they have. I also stocked up on frozen veggies and fruits. I got a 6ft deep freezer to store everything cold in, and then I got shelves and totes and stored the dried food like rice and flour and such in there. The whole debacle when folks were buying out t.p. got me to realizing I ALSO needed at LEAST a couple months worth of cleaning and hygiene supplies. So I stocked up on that too. We live in an apartment, and I've been attempting to grow tomatoes and carrots(something we use frequently) inside during the winter. It's going ok...but my grow light broke last week... So I'm doing what I can to get it all enough light in the windows. Lol. It's been a wild ride lately. Really appreciate y'all sharing your knowledge! Very valuable advice!🥰
So much excellent advice in this video. Thanks! Our world is changing, and not in a good way. We need to get on the ball and be prepared to feed ourselves and our families.
Our truckers are doing a great job people. Get out and support where ever you can. We have to stand up now or there will be nothing to stand up for!
We might have to hurt a bit.
Thank-you for continuing to encourage people to grow their own food. We knew this was coming.
Blessings, 😊🙏🏻💕🇨🇦
Those of us who have a personal relationship with God Most High KNOW what is coming, through His Word. It is those who don't have that personal relationship that will be caught off-guard, and those are the ones that we need to help, with our love for our fellow man, even though they scoff at us. I have put away food, not knowing when the collapse will start, what will happen before He calls us home, but if He does it before it gets so bad that we see the collapse, then it's for those that need it then. It's not going to go to waste.
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Beverly Campbell ... Are you referring to the great job truckers are doing, blocking the Canadian border crossings? What is so great about what they're doing? They're blocking the supply chain and disrupting trade. And people wonder why shelves are bare?
This only gives "Big Corporations" more excuses to raise prices .... just because they can. They have already made billions off the pandemic, and these fools are making them richer. Don't you think we're paying high enough prices already?
What's their point? Close to 90% of Canadians are vaccinated. According to REUTERS "The Canadian Trucking Alliance, an industry group, said it opposes protests on public roadways, however, emphasizing that most Canadian truckers are vaccinated."
So, most Canadian truckers are vaccinated!! And the really STUPID part is, it is now beginning to spread around the world. Copycat protests have also sprung up in Australia, New Zealand and France, while truckers in the United States have said they are planning similar demonstrations and plan to disrupt the Super Bowl!! Meaningless ignorance!!
@@710totem from what I understand about the protest (and I live in Ottawa, where the main protest is held) is that it’s not about the being against the vaccine per se, it’s about the incessant lockdowns and covid mandates. These lockdowns in Canada, and in Ontario specifically, have gone on far too long. We can’t keep forcing businesses to go to 25-50% capacity and at some point we need to learn with covid. Another example: I’m about to enter dental school. My school brought clinic exposure down to near zero for the past two years.. so now there’s dentist graduating that barely gained any hand skills. That’s plain scary. It’s unexpected situations like the above mentioned that are having and will continue to have such a negative effect on society. We can’t keep living in one lock down after the next. I don’t know where you live, but here in Ontario the covid restrictions have been too strong and for too long. We need to learn how to live with covid and move on so society can function properly
Dont overlook the value of your local farmers markets either. 6 months from now theyll be flush with produce and great deals. Be prepared to buy in bulk and preserve most of it for the following year. Great message! Thanks so much.
Thank you for this!. I've been buying in bulk from my local roadside stand for years and years and trying to get others to do the same. I hear a lot of this " But the store had veg all winter". Not at this quality or price.
I can get a 1/4 bushel of broccoli side shoots in season for $10 to $15 and so for about $30 I can freeze enough for almost a winter. Their bell peppers come in rainbow of colors and freeze beautifully for .50cents a piece and occasionally a half bushel for about $10.
These growers are my much loved neighbors. I grew up with their children. I like knowing I am helping my freinds livelihood.
Also they let me pick my own tomatoes for $2 off a half bushel. Occasionally they will have a half bushel of odd or not so nice tomatoes and they used to dump them as "city folk" won't buy that. I told her to put some in 1/4 bushels for lower price and call them seconds. Good gravy I buy the seconds for making a a big pot of tomato soup if I see them.
So many good avenues thst people overlook.
Sorry edited to fix all the typos. I need more coffee lol 😆
@@Emeraldwitch30 farmers markets are great
Some farmers markets have seedlings too!
Just make sure that person actually grew it and didn't purchase it to resell. I see this at my local farmers market.
In addition, look into what is called a CSA. In a nut shell, you put up front money in some cases. Then you pay a monthly fee for fresh produce during the growing season. CSA's enable the farmer to have start up money at the beginning of the year, during the growing season, and have a guaranteed income/ sales. But....it does depend upon the farmer etc.... a friend I knew would call or email the farmer the day before the produce coming in to her part of town to discover if there deals to be had on produce that was under sized, over sized (even farmers grow baseball bat zucchini), about to go over ripe, etc.. then ordered the extras for delivery and food preservation. Oh, many CSA's deliver to the door step, a central meeting point, or at farm edge.
Growing up on a farm in the north, we always laid in supplies for the winter. There were times where we could not get to the store for 2 months at a time. One bad winter, caused a bad spring that blew out the road. We did not get to town for 4 1/2 months. This continuous supply consciousness is now built in. This was a great video for those that have not had that experience. A young couple moved in and she noticed that I went to town once a month. Being kind she asked if because of a lack of resources, because she would like to help. When I explained the life style, she started extending the time between trips. She now is comfortable with once a month, sometimes 6 weeks and enjoys the extra time and the fuel savings. She has become a better planner and is less nervous about what to cook.
So, you can jump start your planning by making less trips to the store.
What a lovely story! Both that the young woman wanted to help and that she was able to learn a new way. Blessings to you both!
My mother grew up on a farm in rural North Dakota... with 7 brothers and sisters, along with her parents. They did the same thing, and when Mom moved to a heavily populated area where she didn't have to worry about the inability to get to the stores, she STILL practiced that frugality, having home-canned goods available (we left that entire pantry behind when we moved 15 miles to another home, I kept shaking my head why), rabbits, etc. So, I, too, learned how to buy in bulk, planning ahead 2-4 weeks out, so that I wasn't running to the store every day, etc. Today, I have returned to rural North Dakota, and that training has come in handy with our harsh winters here. My husband is grateful that he found me almost 10 years ago. His first wife would be more than happy to drive an hour to the nearest big city, every day, to shop, and an hour back, and he hated that. We would go maybe once a month to pick up things we couldn't get in the nearest little town (8 miles away), until they brought in more amenities to the town... larger grocery store, we just got a Dairy Queen in! But even still, we go to the nearest town once a week, if that... and the big city, once every two or three months, for doctor's appointments, driver license renewals, etc. When we have those trips, we plan several stops for them, and make a day of it, but are quite content to come home and hibernate until the next trip.
Love the story, thanks for sharing ❤️
I live in a big city, but in the last year, I am developing that mind set of not going to the store as much. When I go, I am stocking up and this winter I, too have been stretching it to once every several weeks. It's part of unlearning what we have become used to and learning new ways of doing things.
I'll be gardening again. I'm addicted to gardening. I'll be planting as much as I can.
We started seeds. My 7 year old wanted so badly to start the garden. So we started cool weather plants Saturday. Yesterday seeds started popping up! He was so excited. It’s awesome to see the joy on his face. He loves to grow things.
My indoor tomatoes plant from seed just put on blooms and I'm happy as a 7 year old. It is amazing. Seeds will give me tomatoes, peppers, lettuce and peas indoors. Sun and a grow lamp. Keep growing. Try watermelons and really WOW the kid.
Fantastic ♥️
That is wonderful. Our young son loves to grow and harvest things too. ❤️
I would love to be planting outside already but unfortunately here in Ontario, we still have a few feet of snow on the ground lol. And it’s snowing again today 😑. But I am starting my seedlings for a few months from now when I can actually plant them outside! I’m so excited.
We got started with meat rabbits last year. We will never not have meat rabbits. It amazes me how quickly the process is from breeding to processing.. and rabbit is so delicious!
I'm in Ottawa, Canada and our grocery stores are very well stocked. That is not to say it will continue indefinitely, but that's the way is is now. This entire thing is not natural, it's man made. We have to stop those who have caused this. They need to be removed from power, put on trial for their crimes and pay the ultimate penalty. There is no way the vast majority of people can be self sufficient. You still need fuel, parts, tools, equipment etc.
Stay safe up there! 🤠
If it all goes wrong you will have to because any government will not help you
You're correct!
I'm in Edmonton and our stores are very well stocked. Totally agree with you.
@@alybridgwater3282 It's not a matter of governments helping it's a matter of governments not attacking us and enslaving us. If they get their digital ID and digital currency in place it's game over. We can't hide in the countryside forever. My sister lives off grid on over 80 acres south of Lake Nipissing in central Ontario. She has advanced solar power, lots of food in her pantry and an efficient wood stove. She is surrounded by very dense hardwood forest but she still can't be completely Independent. Nobody can.
Buy your canning supplies now as well
I have a 1/4 acre property and I’ll be starting a raised bed garden this year!!! 🙏🏻💙💙💙
Hope it goes good for you!
Look into wicking tubs too. Great for small yards. Gardening with Leon on TH-cam is a great place to start. His is the easiest to learn and make.
We have 1/4 acre also! We have 12 hens several raise beds and an in ground garden. We are in our 60’s so we are adding slowly…my goal is to have no lawn at all…eventually. We have wild blackberries in several areas of our yard.
We also know some farmers and we have been blessed with bushels of tomatoes, peaches and tons of apples.
We can and dehydrate, meats, fruits, and veggies. We also have a great produce stand with fair prices!
Good luck with your gardening! ♥️🙏👍🇺🇸🤓
Add a new one every year. On my 1/4 acre I gather the neighbour's leaves and the fresh cut grass (free) and make my own soil. I wired together a bunch of pallets (free) to make two big composting cribs, and I alternate between them each year so that come garden clean-up time, I can replenish the soil in my raised beds. It feels like a natural seasonal cycle and the exercise is also free!
weve got just .18 acre, and we've been slowly turning the backyard into one large garden, we are close to eliminating all the grass, except for the walk paths that we cannot be without. added a small greenhouse for spring and fall use on the deck, and with that stimmy money we added a wood burning stove so this year we are adding a lean-to where the dog kennel is since we don't need it anymore. ive prepped an area and im planning on putting in a couple grape vines along the fence this spring, and i found wild raspberries growing behind the fence last summer. i also recycled our dog's plastic kiddie pool that finally cracked on the bottom into a shallow but large pot for flowers and herbs on the deck, im gonna use it for growing taters and see how they do in there rather than having the issue of missing some and having volunteers showing up in the garden beds.
keep experimenting with different techniques to find what works for you... but one piece of advice is to utilize your vertical space as much as you can, you can grow alot in just a quarter acre.
Good morning! My husband and I just married New Year’s Eve and moving from the city in central Florida to our first homestead! I was born and raised in a small farming town of western NY but my husband has no experience other than your videos, which we are always so happy to watch when they come out. Thank you so much for everything so far and so excited to see your future videos, especially on raising rabbits(watched the original videos when they came out too!)
Congrats on your marriage ❤️❤️❤️. Where are you moving for your homestead?
Good Luck in you new place! New Year! New Family! New Home! New Happy Life!!!💗💗🙋♀️
Rabbits are very lean meat. You can develop serious illness eating only very lean meat. Make sure you add some fat and other protein sources to your diet.
Books: back to basics, country comforts.
Things to worry about: depth of well and depth to water. Water quality taste it. Also florida goes through flood/drought 10yr cycles. Tied to solar cycles believe 2025 next wet.
Storm supplies: get them now. If the state issues warnings there is no supplies. Example. State issues warning no gasoline for two weeks. Happens So prepared is the way to go.
Congratulations on your marriage and new homestead. How exciting for you!
My husband and I have been planning ahead by buying extra canned goods, frozen food, and even paper goods. It’s a good feeling to know we will be able to survive for a time if we can’t get to the grocery store. We are i our 70’s and will be planting a small garden again this spring. I love being able to walk out in the yard and pick fresh vegetables. It’s important for young families to get in the habit of doing this as we never know what the future will bring. Thank you for sharing all your ideas. God Bless you both!
a little prepping is a good thing. We do the same.
Did you know that you can dehydrate frozen vegetables? Just in case we lose power it will be good to have dehydrated food that you can rehydrate for future use. Great job preparing.
I could have written this comment. My husband and I are in our 70's and are living as you so. My onions are planted and sugar snaps are in the ground. I have been buying extra and buying in bulk ( not the 50 gallon sizes, but appropriate bulk sizes for us)
I can't express how much I respect your approach & delivery on this topic! It was totally refreshing to hear clear - concise & realistic advice without all the hype and fear mongering attached to it.
I started intermittent fasting because you guys talked about it on one of your episodes. I have lost 30 lbs and feel so much healthier. And yes it decreases the amount of food you need to have in you cupboard or refrigerator. Thanks from Ontario 🇨🇦
What do you do for that? I'm guessing skipping meals, or not eat for the whole day? Thanks😊 I was born in Kenora🥰 but parents moved us to California when I was little. Still bummed 50 years later❣
@@heatherk8931 I don’t eat anything after 6 in the evening and try not to eat anything until 12 the next day. There are many different ways to fast check it out😊 plus I have added in low carb/keto.
@@heatherk8931 Revisit this video! They tell about Intermittent fasting and Keto!
Also, on TH-cam, dr. Berg! Great information there too! Hope this helps! GOD bless
I was surprised how quickly hunger passed and I felt energized and enjoyed not feeling hungry at all. When I was young I was a slave to hunger pains and white flour that keeps you constantly snacking. Now I know the difference between TRUE hunger and just restless eating.
If you can't grow a garden, consider buying a food dehydrator and/or a freeze dryer. Harvest right will let you put a freeze dryer on layaway and ship it when it's paid for. You can then go to your local farmers and buy in bulk, dehydrate or freeze-dry that food, and store it. We also found a restaurant supplier who will work with us. We place our order and meet him at one of his stops. We get restaurant quality bulk food. We freeze the fish and dehydrate and freeze-dry the vegetables
and fruits. This process also saves space. For example, I can fit six dehydrated green peppers in a one pint jar. We also put in a small solar system just to run our freezers so in the event of a power outage, we won't lose our frozen foods.
Does that dehydrated foods really taste as good as when fresh?? And what about nutritional value? Thanks, I'm seriously wanting to know. Thank you
I've also gotten started with solar. One panel at a time. My fear is theft.
Have you ever had dried dates, apricots, banana chips, figs, apple s,sauce,, mango wedges, pineapple spears, etc.. from the store? Most of those are basically dehydrated versus freeze dried. Some taste different, especially when still dehydrated. But, if youve 3ver gotten minced onion in a spice container, thats abiut what dehydrated onion tastes like. The list goes on
@@heatherk8931 freeze dried foods are awesome.
Dehydrated is not as good in my opinion. I used one back in the 70s. I did mushrooms bananas strawberries onions that turned out good. Other items did not.
I want a freeze dryer but due to weight and space it is my problem. I live in a small apartment. I'm still trying to figure out away to work it out.
@@catherinebecker8560 Exactly. The small freezer dryer isn't that space-consuming. I have mine in the corner of my living room, out of the way. It doesn't make any more noise than my air fryer oven in the kitchen! Don't let the thought that you can't fit it in your apartment, you can!
@@rhondaalbrecht I've got to figure out what to let go of to make room for it. I have extremely limited counter space. But I'm still not giving up on getting one. Thank you
Thanks guys. You can check viability of the seeds you have by soaking them for 20 min in a glass of water. If they float they should be tossed and if they sink they can be planted. That insures your success in having a garden that will produce the greatest amount of food. We are planting out seed trays to start our germinations for transplants in the spring.
We live in an RV and travel the country full time, but this year I decided I wanted to start a garden. So I'm starting seeds in egg cartons on our dash board, and will soon have a small container garden. I'm growing only the most compact varieties! Micro Tom tomatoes, mini bell peppers, microgreens... Lol. And half a dozen others. Wish me luck!
I now live in an urban setting and see all these well cared for lawns and think, "What a waste of perfect growing space."
So true. Sucks that we grow lawns and not food. How far we have fallen
Maybe that will change. In England during WWII they turned their manicure lawns into vegetable gardens.
I live in a semi rural town and all the farmland is now sporting huge fancy homes and not a one of them have gardens! I just cant imagine having a home like that and a huge lot and not having a garden! I'm on a city lot and have a small garden!
@@Jomama02 Holy moly! You must live by me. Some rich yahoo's bought up land and built multimillion dollar homes in middle of farm fields then completely complain about the animal smells or when the farmers poo the fields. There is about 6 of them in one area, about 4 miles from me. Their lights make star gazing a nightmare. If yall afraid of the dark move back to the city.
Drove up property values and taxes but luckily for me they are just across the county line so it didn't screw with our house value too much.
But I live in a 4 way stop village. One of these lady's wanted to have us started an HOA and brought her list of demands to the village meeting(once a month social club type thing).
The very first item she wanted to address was our clothes lines. She wanted them taken down cuz it looked to hill billyish. Woman never got to even say the rest. We laughed her right on out the door. But the list was quite extensive. No play equipment for kids visible no gardening other than flowers grass must be 2 inches and a certain type. It was endless. Needless to say her house went up for sale 2 1/2 million dollars(usd) 6 years later it finally sold for $950,000 just shy of one million. But goodness talk about delusional 🙄
Same!
I really enjoy your videos. I am disabled and my husband left his job of 15 yrs a couple of months ago to stay home and help me due to my health. We are now completely dependent on making money from our very small homestead. We have a small garden, unheated greenhouse and rabbits. Hopefully we can make it work so I have binge watching your videos and learning so much. Thank you for the time and effort you put into sharing your knowledge.
I appreciate your advice, I’m an old woman thought gardening was done for me, I luv tomatoes, cucumbers corn and squash, green beans. I believe growing your own meat.But my whole life, I can’t do that, because I get attached to them. So we have a local butcher, and like u said be prepared. Don’t like to see empty shelves. I see supply and demand are struggling. Thanks for helping people make a plan!
I planted 9 butternut squash seeds and got 205 squash...
Kinda lucky in the fishing department here in Southern Maryland. We've got an invasive species, Snakehead. They are illegal to throw back no matter the size...and they're pretty delicious!
Here in michigan there is an invasive fish called a round goby(I might have the name wrong sorry) in lake michigan-its not supposed to go back in the big lake
And people just let them die or toss in trash. Well some of those gobys are huge. As big as a perch.
A guy let me have about 6 of the biggest ones. I told him I was going to compost them but I fileted the meat out and it was a nice lovely meaty fish. A bit of a pain to cut but not too hard once you get the hang of it.
Its amazing how hunger makes things taste better. And I did compost the bones guts for my garden.
Eat the invasion! Oh the invasive Rusty crayfish once purged a few days in the kiddy pool with sweet corn to eat and a few changes of fresh water and a bubbler is very delicious. Sure not a lot of meat but enough to round out a good meal of veg!
@@Emeraldwitch30, that is true. When you're hungry, everything tastes good!
@@redherringbone I've kinda wanted to visit a distant cousin who lives on the (geez I'm gonna get this wrong for sure) Ohio River or a feeder into the Mississippi River and they gave nothing but those big invasive asian carp. I want to go get a license and catch a few and experiment.
They are considered delicious in Asia yet here its a trash fish.
Many cooks on TV have actually cooked them and fed to people and they enjoyed it. Until told what it was. Then people back tracked. Thats sad. I love a good fish.
Even if it is not decent to eat for me my pets could use pressure canned carp for extra food.
@@Emeraldwitch30 When on a trip to Utah, dining at a restaurant, we shared good conversation with our server. He was a fisherman too, so we asked about local fishing. We were shocked to learn that in Utah, they killed off entire lakes to get rid of the walleye, which they don't like, they prefer catfish. I told him in Minnesota, they pay $8 per pound for Walleye and plan entire fishing trips to catch them. Amazing how different areas and people value one food source over another. On the same note, some of the best sushi I had was made with eel and eel sauce. I hope they are using the invasive ones in Lake Superior. I saw a program about those rusty crayfish, how the traps could be full twice per day and no restaurant to buy them. They said they taste good and are larger than natives, I'd definitely eat them!
@@micheleolson9914 I used to live in Minnesota. Walleye was a minor religion there.
The Farmers Almanac has a cool garden planning program that helps with all the design, companion plants, calculations, etc.
Interesting thanks for the reminder!
I started purchasing seeds a little at a time over a year and half ago from Bakers Creek. Each pay period I would order more. I started onions and leeks from seeds a little over a week ago and I see growth. I have not had a lot of success starting much from seeds, but I'm learning each day. I am old and grew up with parents who gardened, but I didn't pay much attention back then. I also tried 3 seeds of different things out of the seed packets as a trial run. With anywhere from 50 on up of seeds, I figured trying a few would not be a bad idea. Thank you for continuing to encourage others to grow what they are able. Please people, do not continue to wait. Do what you can afford as you can. God bless and keep you and yours.
I love baker creeks. MIgardener is also great. $2 seed packs, and the owner is really passionate about heirlooms and making gardening affordable. He used to sell packets for $1 but with Covid had to increase due to shipping and costs.
Same here, Mom relied on the garden to feed her family of nine, but I didn't pay much attention. I was interested as a young kid, but as time passed I lost interest. Now I'm watching YT, to learn in my 60s what I should have learned a half-century ago, and Mom's been gone almost ten years. Some years back a friend I hadn't seen in over a decade was coming to town & we made arrangements to get together - we were heading to her sister's place, right down the road from my parents' place, so we stopped in for a few minutes to visit Mom. When her sister came home from work she asked me, "How's your mom doing?" and before I could answer my friend said, "Canning. She's 80 years old and she's canning. I don't have the energy for it, but she has a big garden and she cans."
@@karenw9996 I understand completely. 2021 age 60, I watched TH-cam videos to learn canning as well. Gardening with seeds, is a bit of a challenge for me. But, I will do my absolute best. I went from zero food preservation to canning, dehydrating absolutely everything I am able to purchase "on sale". I am making my own apple cider vinegar (hopefully) and making my own extracts. I am shocked how much easier canning is then I thought. I used to be terrified to learn. Now, I'm like next. 😊 Wake up call late in life. Thank God, not too late. Praying the best for us all. Preparing for the worse.
@@graceinthegarden9151 I'm making apple scrap vinegar too, and vanilla extract. Tried making cheese, didn't turn out very well. Also made blackberry shrub (Off Grid with Doug & Stacy). And, when a friend gifted me with several tomatoes, I shared the slicers & cooked down the paste to make Sarah's ketchup recipe - turned out great!
@@karenw9996 where do you get your vanilla? Do you put it in vodka?
I've been doing intermittent fasting too. It's the first way of eating that has helped me break through to weight loss: 54 lbs. so far since May! I am getting my hoop house this year to raise lettuce and other vegetables in during the winter. My garden plan is in place and I just need warm Missouri spring!! Great video, as always, Sarah and Kevin! 💜
Congratulations on the weight-loss! You give me motivation, THANK YOU!
Here’s a thought I thought in California has added to the area around his house instead of flowers he’s planting vegetables that are working during whatever season they will produceAlso removing part of the lawn for all of the lawn and planting in usable herbs and vegetables leafy vegetables
Apartment dwellers (or others not allowed to plant at home) look for a community garden plot. In my area there are churches and parks where people can "rent" a raised bed or plot of ground. Or, ask a gardener in your neighborhood if you can help in their garden in exchange for some home-grown food.
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is another great way for limited space people.
Our grocery store shelves are well stocked most of the time. Just a few days ago we had unusually cold winter storm come through. We had plenty of warning and the forecast was accurate for once. Because the storm was forecast in advance there was a minor run on the local stores. Some of the staple food items got a little thin on the shelves. Only the eggs were stripped bare. However, we live in a small rural community. I'm sure that the larger cities & towns were harder hit. In my opinion, don't panic shop as a knee-jerk reaction. If you're worried about the availability of certain items, make it a point to always buy 2 times what you normally buy. Do that every time you shop. Build up a small reserve. Save yourself some anxiety. I have been doing this for many years & it's not from a prepper type perspective. It's the way my parents managed the lives of our family. They both grew to adulthood in the Great Depression. It left an indelible mark on their lives & their attitudes. They never bought into the fantasy of buying food only as needed. (FRESH AND LOCAL!!!) To them, a pantry & a freezer was meant to be fully stocked & kept fully stocked. This, by the way, was when we lived in a huge metropolis. It stayed the same when they retired to the country.
I agree with you on the 5 things to get started with. Butternut squash is great to store and I love butternut squash soup made with coconut milk and curry. Snow peas are easy and such fun to snack on while in the garden.
Hello dear , how are you doing?
We have been gardening for 30 years and we have been adding and expanding the garden. Grow tables, 30 gal, 5 gal and 2 gal. Canning and storing for all year. Hunting and fishing. We trade some of our produce with friends that have chickens. Love the channel, God Bless.
Thank you for this video. It has given me some good ideas.
We just purchased maple syrup bags yesterday for the approaching season of tapping maple trees. While we have used jugs in the past, we picked up the metal holders for the bags just a few weeks ago at an (inside) estate sale ~ we have seeds so we are good there. We have the canning supplies so good there. We have struggled to find CREAM CHEESE! We visited multiple stores before finding it at a small dollar store. Our pantry & freezer inventory is overall in good shape. We try to plan at least 3 years ahead. Our meat source is 100% Wild game & fish. We live in Michigan. Always enjoy your content.
I live in BC Canada. I just noticed a week ago that canning supplies have taken a HUGE jump in price. Lids, jars and canners all took a 25% jump. I am so glad I'm the type to buy it before I actually need it. I always stock up on lids the year BEFORE the canning season starts.
I just got out our tapping supplies today! :) Happy syrup making!
We've been gardening and buying meats for our new freezer. Our bank sent us a notice that we had spent X amount of money and went over our food budget. WHAT!?
@@gabbygertie8709 Holy cow! I would be so upset about this that I think I'd dump the bank. I can't stand the way banks think our money is THEIR money. I guess technically it is since when we make a deposit, we're actually making a loan to the bank!!
I think the cream cheese thing is panic buying, not supply v. demand.
The major cream cheese maker literally created the panic by faking the shortage as a marketing ploy "don't make cheesecake this holidays and we will give you $X to buy another dessert."
Making cheesecake from scratch is tedious work.
I've NEVER been in a holiday party where they serve homemade cheesecake. Is just not common at all.
It was a marketing ploy to boost sales because the cheese cake wasn't selling simply because that isn't an essential item that is easy to put on storage.
Now people that barely ever bought cream cheese have a ton at home taking precious refrigerator space because they panic bought all of them.
Here in Puerto Rico, which is part of the USA but off the mainland, we are getting regular supplies of cream cheese even in the mountains. Yes, the big name brand cream cheese - which I refuse to name - in all sizes and flavours.
They should be ashamed of themselves...
Another thing to think about is if you do have a farmer that is raising beef or pigs, they have to have an appointment at the butcher. Its a timing thing, if you want to buy farm fresh meat, plan it before you need it.
Started my seedlings here in zone 8b. Garden will be double the size than last year. Our 5 acre homestead is growing and providing well for us
Good idea. Gotta go big this year. Better to be prepared than not. Good luck this year.
I just started my seeds starting. I have LED grow lights tho. My family replaced my 2 old fluorescent grow lights a couple years ago. It dropped our electricity bill by about $10 a month during seed season. I now have 4 LED lights and saving to grab a few more as I have been growing lettuce/greens/spring onion in hydroponics under them almost year round and hubby did the nerdy farm math for me. All 4 sets of lights cost about $3 a month to run. Thats doable for us. Plus fresh lettuce and Asian greens(our favorite is baby bok choi and tatsoi) I've had enough green onion or spring onion to clip one or two a week to chop over our meals which is so nice. Plus if I leave about 1 inch of white with roots in the set up. It re-sprouts in a week and in a few weeks I can cut it again. The type was gifted to me by a freinds neighbor who was originally from Japan. The envelope just said Tokyo negi. I've since learned negi is just onion in Japanese but I grow them outside and have a small bed that blooms every summer and I just harvest the seeds and a few side shoots. Its very hardy.
And once again I got excited and wrote a book. Sorry.
@@Emeraldwitch30 lol wow that’s so cool. I want to use grow lights soon. I’ve never done it I want to get into it
@@LadysFarm I know different grow lights might be better if I decide to go whole hog but I've had such success with 5000 lumin LED shop lights for my greens/lettuce that I cant justify buying $75 grow lights.
I really like the Sams club ones as I can plug them into one another and use only one timer for 2 shelves.
My kratky containers are just a 10foot length of plastic down spout that my hubby cut into sections for me and we used a hole cutting thing on the drill to make cup holes. And it was scavenged from my daughter repair of her house gutters. We had a heat gun to warm and fold up the ends so I didn't even have to glue anything.
Only downside is they do go through the nutrients a little fast when the plants are big so its a refill every 4 days instead of once a week but even then thats not bad labor wise. I haven't really done the math on how much we harvest. Only the cost of running the lights.
But I have learned to harvest the outside leaves from every plant and the middle keeps putting out leaves I can seriously harvest for over 2 months off of 6 to 10 plants before they start to become kinda scraggly and tall and its time to start over. (Its from Charles Dowdings videos)
My poor plants took a hit last month. I was down with a flu(not covid thankfully)for 2 weeks(thanks grandkiddos lol). We had power issues in our area and it kinda messed the timers up and I didn't get them filled and my dear hubby just filled the containers with water lol. So all my lettuce and baby bok choi bolted. But my goldfish loved a few lettuce leaves and the chickens got some.. my little seedlings are almost ready to pop in. Just a couple more days in the nursery shelf. Sorry I get get carried away.
I am doubling/tripling our garden too. I literally just ordered a pound of corn to plant and also a pound of green beans to plant. Then I ordered 5 packs of a tomato that I have been wanting to try. I am wanting to try to get at least 1-2 years of food stocked back up so I can help other family members and people who need help. Next year, depending on how successful I am, I will plant even more. I am trying to plant something everyday.
If you're on a budget or new to gardening folks don't be afraid to buy your gardening
stuff
from the Dollar Tree, they have planters, seeds, and soil !!
You can start a nice little garden for $10-15. It's a good starting place.
Don't be afraid to container garden if that's all you can do !! *Have a good'nnn*
I am in western Canada. Our shelves remain well stocked so far BUT the prices are outrageous! I keep a well stocked pantry and freezer then I only buy items I use and when they are on sale to keep stock up. I plant a large garden but do not have access to water there. Last year we had a significant drought so production was down. I always plant way more than I need for a year so I still have jars on my shelves to carry me through the years when my garden doesn't produce as I would like.
We live on a couple of acres in Texas. When we decided to start learning how to garden, we selected our space outside the backyard fence so the chickens wouldn’t get into it and we knew we couldn’t use that space successfully until we were able to bring in water to it. Essentially, my husband dug a long trench from the house where the faucet was to the spot we wanted to put the spigot for the garden. He then used pvc pipe to attach to the faucet at the house and ran a line in the trench and then he had a head at the ending spot that was above the ground. We attached a hose to it and this year we will add drip tape irrigation to water our raised beds. Works great and is not hard to set up. Maybe you could do something like this?
@@laurab8547 unfortunately no. My garden is on our family farm but no one lives there. There is no water source on the land. Moisture rarely a problem for us but last year just didn't pan out. That's why I always preserve for a couple years in the good crops to carry me through the bad years. 😊
@@bscrimbitt9359 Any chance of rain catchment? I'm in MN, where we generally get plenty of rain, but it's not guaranteed every year - plus I live in town, so my water is chlorinated/fluoridated/etc. - I've got the container, just need to set up the system.
I live in Minnesota and all the stores in my city remain well stocked and the price of beef has come down a little, pork still remains high. I think at the gas station was the worst, one day gas was $3.08 a gallon the next day $3.39 but if I drive across the river into Wisconsin, I know gas will be even higher it always is, so it’s hard to complain.
@@karenw9996 I plan to set up a system this year. We'll see how that goes. Only have one building to use. The remainder of buildings are round metal grain bins. Won't work there.
If you can't find pasta at the store, MAKE it! It's super easy... equal parts... 1 cup of AP flour to 1 egg.
We are putting in a 30 foot greenhouse in 6a. We already started sowing our tomato’s, cabbage, and onions to get two seasons. We just retired from the military and our first time being able to put in any type of garden now that we bought a home. Your videos have been inspiration and very instructional to learn because I’m real dumb lol and seeing for me is learning. Love you guys! God continue to bless you and your family! ❤️
Loved the comment. Wishing you all a wonderful successful growing season.❤️
My problem is that I live in an apartment and I am already getting flack from my landlord about having plants on my porch. He won't letting me to grow in the ground in front of my apartment. Last year was my first time to try growing and I had to put everything in a container. Not much grew except my herbs, sweet potatoes, and carrots. The rest did not grow good or not at all. I will not give up. In fact I am trying to buy a home with one acre or more. No squash for me. :)
Oh, when I get some property I do want to get quail to breed, etc.
I am starting out with making bread at home.
I'm thankful I've learned to make homemade bread last year! Bread is always out! Eggs are hit or miss, meats are hit or miss. Frozen section is mostly bare but I don't buy that stuff. I'm thankful I've been canning, dehydrating, preserving my food and keeping a rotating stocked pantry as these shortages haven't really affected me. I can't grow much on a city lot but I utilize local small farmers. Nothing wrong with buying seconds either! My produce and fruits don't have to look pretty for them to be edible! They still process into nutritional food! And yes, utilize your local old time small butcher!
Good morning from Oregon! Love your show and my husband and I have discussed the empty store selves. I am currently planning a neighborhood garden for family and my neighbors living on my street. It's a bit challenging but I've ordered my seeds (both flowers and veggies) from several sources (Baker Creek, FB Marketplace, etc.) and have been researching my zone and making a plan. So appreciate the constant education and content of your channel. You can always count on great info with a good vibe.
I recommend MIgardener for seeds too! $2 seed packs, been buying there for years and great germination, shipping can be a bit slow is the only thing.
I've lost over 100 lbs. so far, mostly on keto and intermittent fasting. Love your channel and follow you regularly. I look to you for your GREAT MATERIAL about raising rabbits and quail. KEEP IT UP!!!
Grocery store shelves are pretty empty here in Georgia I already put tarp on a new garden plot I will plant corn and butternut squash and we just finished our last raised beds and garden fence .my garden will definitely be much bigger this year.
Good way to stay ahead. Good luck ❤️❤️❤️
@@LadysFarm thank you
@@monikas5125 ❤️❤️❤️
If you can't afford seeds online, I found seed packets for .25 at our local Dollar Tree. Making a plan is very important. Thank you for this video.
Our local library often has seeds to give away in the spring. If you have a library card, you can even check out fishing gear.
You both are a blessing for everyone. I love learning from you both. Thank you so much for taking time to bless us with what you know. I moved to Florida four years ago and its a learning curve with lots of practice. So many areas to cover and put into practice. My hats of to everyone who works the land and put food on the table for their families.
Great topic... One thing I dont think alot of people think about is, How are you going to feed your pets if theres nothing at the stores. I'm planting millet for my parakeets. We give our dogs and cat as much meat as we can. We are planting corn, oats, and hay for the cattle and donkeys. What are you all doing to secure food for your animal's if you couldn't get to the store for months or a year??
Thinking about trying the fasting.
Thank you for your videos. I've learned alot over the last couple years watching you. We to are on a journey to become as self sufficient as possible.
Shelves have been terrible at the stores near me in Stacy Minnesota. I've already bought lots of seeds . Going to be planting a much bigger garden this year and some raised beds. Gotta with the price of food Going up. Ridiculous
Great advice! Within the first year of having chickens and roosters, I created an incubator from a tote, cardboard, thermometer, sponge and bowl(for humidity), a lamp my husband disassembled for me and a regular 60 watt incandescent. At lockdown time, I stopped turning them and just added another sponge for the higher humidity. I had to have spare bulbs and check it often but wound up having at least 50% hatch rate. With just everyday stuff around the house.
I hadn't gardened for decades. Last year I planted 6 tomatoes, 4 peppers, herbs, green beans, cucumbers and zucchini. This year I'm increasing my garden to a 60' x 30' plot with far more variety. Can't wait!
I think this is guidance that you talk about getting an incubator. Ours has been broken for two years and we have only four chicken left. For two weeks now I have thought of bying a new incubator, but hasitated because of the price. Now it is really a time to buy one! God Bless! Greetings from Finland!
Yikes. Yes I hope one of my hens goes broody so I can incubate some eggs and hatch out more chicks
@@LadysFarm I have been waiting for that ... :)
@@MaMari68 its so cute seeing the mamas with the babies. I just want to snuggle them when I see them under mama so a blessing to have seen that part of life
thank you both so much for being such a helpful and inspiring reasource!!!
Very good, no nonsense, straight forward information (and you did it without inserting politics, I really appreciate that!) One thing I would caution people who think they might be able to run out and buy animals to raise their own meat - great! But also find out, can I source food for those animals, can I find veterinary care if they need it and the biggest one right now is where and when can I get it processed if I'm not doing it myself (here in my area wait times are up to a year to have pork or beef processed) Thanks again for all you share! ❤
We are looking at cover crops that can be a food source for ourselves and our animals. Things like buckwheat and amaranth etc. I also recently saw a video on "Tree Hay", search that term.
Great advice. We only just got a large animal vet in our area. A family freind told me that if I buy the piglet and the food her daughter loves raising them for 4-H and she will raise one up for our family for a small portion of the meat.
I'm seriously thinking about it.
Consider looking for others in your area who are raising meat and co-oping on the harvest process.
Great points too!! There are few large animal vets and processing locations in our area. Also, can you get the feed, bedding, etc. I like the idea of partnering with someone and sharing the meat.
@@Emeraldwitch30 The worst pork we've ever had was some that a girl raised for a 4-H project. It was disgusting and we couldn't even eat it so I gave it away. I told my friend if she didn't like it then she could toss it.
Make sure the pig is fed high-quality food so the meat tastes good.
I'll never buy 4-H project meat again.
My boss just gifted me with seeds as a congratulations on my anniversary. I told her she knows me too well. I'm the kind of person that really appreciates receiving seeds. We are both gardeners and have been doing this for many years. I like working for people that think like I do. My next adventure will be moving into growing chickens. I raised ducks in the past and I know it's not that hard to do. We have 5 acres and plenty of room for this.
LOL, I would like that kind of gift from my boss.
We have NOT seen the shelves in the regular grocery store! So far our local Amish grocery store is unaffected.
That’s good. Glad they are still going strong
Their community is so tight, they do just fine. They also go to auctions and buy whole truckloads of grocery store refuse. They turn around and sell it cheap. Dented cans, unperishables that are recently or about to expire.... they so far are fine. ❤
@@SageandStoneHomestead that’s so good. Kind of like what our world needs to be. Ugh the struggles
Thank you for talking self reliance instead of rushing to buy everything in the store
Here where I live in Florida ,there’s a huge produce market. It’s a family run farm and I always crowded. We get fruits and vegetables all year around. The bins are always full. It’s been in business since 50’s or 60’s. It’s an awesome business.
Yes, I think the farmers market will be very successful this year!
I would also add salad greens to your list of what a beginner should start growing. They're easy to grow, you can get multiple harvests from each plant, and you don't need a lot of space. They can even be grown in a pot on a balcony.
We've done salad greens almost every year and have always had a hard time picking the leaf's
when they aren't bitter.
Also, salad greens are expensive in the store, but very inexpensive to raise in your garden.
@@Off-Grid Salad greens turn bitter in the heat. There are some varieties that are more heat tolerant but they always go bitter once the temperatures get really high.
I used to have a huge area of lettuce. I called it my lettuce plantation. I'd let the plants go to seed even though it's sloppy looking. The seeds know when to start in the spring which makes it easier. The plants are healthier.
One year I even had a huge head of lettuce grow in a seam in my concrete driveway!
@@happydays1336 it grows great. Might just have to pick it sooner or find a way to regulate the temperature. We want to build a winter garden and have a spot for it. ..... it's on my to-do list......
@@Off-Grid the older leaves try stir frying into omelets. I have arugala that had been growing for more than half year which had a very strong pepper taste. When stir fried it became mild.
Our shelves are ok.
Loved this one,!, only thing you didn’t mention is be flexible. Plans change and that’s ok Love you guys ❤️
Don't forget potatoes guys ! They are so easy to grow and produce a lot 🥔
We just bought a 15 acre property and I'm planning on doing a big garden this year, greenhouse, I'm wanting to plant fruit trees, we just ordered our first batch of meat chickens, I ordered tons and tons of canning jars and all the equipment, I've been preparing for this for almost a year now..I am new to all of this but I am so ready to learn 😁
Where did you order your canning jars from? Do you mind me asking how much you paid for them? Thanks in advance.
That is awesome! Happy homesteading and gardening ❤️
You can also give your extra produce to food pantries or battered women's shelters or places that feed the poor, like a soup kitchen.
Just like y'all were trying to expand our growing and flock. Love the videos which are good info and motivation. Stay safe up there and keep on growing 🤠
Yes gotta expand and be prepared 🥰
Thank y’all for shoutout. We have steers at the processor NOW! Only a couple left available.
Knowing how your food was grown for personal satisfaction even if it is one plant in a container can be rewarding in this staycation time. As for no breakfast for me it is like trying to use my car with an empty gas tank. I have fasted on the other end of the day and done quite well. Great video and tips as always!
I agree on planting SOMETHING. But we are no longer in staycation mode. I've had to work the whole flipping time. My daughter is a nurse, SHE didn't get to stay home either. We are both EXHAUSTED, and still have to pay for everything. Only the ones who took time off or business closed gets the free tickets. It's always like that, never fair. But, as mom said, life isn't fair.
Although I also heard Seattle was hit hard early, if that's where you are. Best wishes.
We are not homesteaders, but have been gardening for years. Have been freezing for years. Have started canning again. We have always purchased meat on sale and in bulk. Have saved thousands of dollars over the years!
We also need to adjust our ideas of what constitutes a well stocked grocery store. I feel we have FAR too much choice and it makes us overly reliant on the stores. We should go back to growing even small amounts of food if only in pots on porches.
‼️‼️‼️good point
I do think it’s a little overhyped when people are complaining that the “shelves are bare” when in reality, maybe only a couple of the 12 or so different Lays chip or Kellogg’s cereal varieties are not in stock on the Tuesday afternoon when they went shopping. We’ve gotten a little bit spoiled and kind of whiny with as many choices there are, IMO. 🤷🏻♀️
Amen. No stores are short of food. This talk of “food shortages” is ridiculous, and we should be ashamed when they are countries that actually have food shortages like Venezuela, Syria, Lebanon, etc.
Have you guys considered starting a catfish farm in your pond?
Our grocery store shelves are well stocked and have remained well stocked.
That's the way it was in our area, until about a week ago. Dairy and deli lunch meats have been wiped out--one store even covered over the area, I guess to keep the cold air contained.....glad I have my own dairy goats, yogurt, cheese and kefir! And deli lunch meat is junk in my opinion. But, it is starting to cause a problem for some people.
@@grandmaatthefarm125 Never a concern in rural Tennessee. Watched a guy the other day remove products from a shelf and do a video talking trash about supply chains...the put the stock back on the shelf. Corporations are gouging prices though. Homestead out of a love of the process and not out of the fear of supply line armageddon. Just saying.
@@BooneeXCdad there are crazy people doing crazy things, that's for sure.I started homesteading over a decade ago and have loved every minute of it. There's always something new to learn and reconnecting with God's cycle of creation brings a special peace.
I live in Southwest Mo. not far from you. Our stores are stocked just fine. We have everything. Not seeing the empty shelves some are talking about.
I must say a huge thank you. I've went to ground cover for the garden, tried different seed companies and am setting up for quail. Would not have thought of these without your channel. What an enjoyable learning experience this has been. Need more ground cover and an irrigation system for (expanded garden last year) and cages for the quail. Already have the beef cattle, chickens, ducks, fruit trees and berry bushes. Yesterday big box store shelves were totally bare in spots but grocery was better. I also shop at discount stores (watch the expire dates). Retired early to be busier than ever. Very much appreciate the time you put into educating others about what you have learned. As many years as I have gardened and kept animals still am learning. God Bless!
Thanks for the great information! I've learned so much from you guys. Love watching your videos
Thanks for the video. Absolutely speaking truth here. I love it. Got my seeds ready to grow.
In 2020 the wait list for farm raised beef was a 2 year wait. Now it's 5 years. We don't have enough *independent* butcheries for the local farmers. Hunting season is also affected.
Learning how to butcher if you hunt or raise your food is a necessity now.
I'm building my urban homestead. We added rabbits 4 years ago. Chickens 2 years ago and we just added quail. Last year I tripled my garden. We found out in the fall that my son is allergic to most veggies including soy, legumes, corn and squash. So this year the garden will be garlic, onions and potatoes. Lots of potatoes which I ordered in Nov. I've spent the year canning as well. We have a lot of food already on my shelves and it is such a wonderful feeling.
quail are really good for homesteading on a small space. they don’t take up space and they grow fast, and they are yummy lol
Good for you! Adjust and prosper!
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@@iamkactus6032 oh my I've been thinking of switching to quail after watching Kevin and Sarahs videos on it too.
It might be easier on me than the chickens
Have you found rabbits to be hard to process from the emotional point of view? I've managed quail but I worry that the cuteness factor of rabbits would be a struggle for me.
@@Emeraldwitch30 they are fairly easy to manage. Just invest to build a good setup to help make it convenient for daily care. I have a couple hutches attached to a wired in run for mine and I've made doors across the top to access each spot to gather eggs. Getting large enough feeders and waterers to last a few days was vital for me since I fight chronic pain and sometimes get bed bound. So just keep in mind potential improvements to make it easier to maintain.
I have been on intermitten fasting and Keto for 3 weeks. I feel great and I am not hungry. I watch everything you post. When I was young we raised rabbits. That is the best meat. I still have a large garden. Thank you for all that you taught me.
I just ordered my seeds this week. For the last 3 years I have expanded a little more each year. This year I hope to grow enough of at least one thing to last for a year. I have a few chickens and rabbits, and I hope to add quail this spring. Thanks so much for your videos.
I think so many people needed to hear these things. Thank you, thank you, thank you !
I always shop the sales to stock up on everything we use. This week lean ground turkey was half price, so I bought four packages to freeze with my food saver. And chicken was buy one big pack get one free. Next week it will be something else. We bought an extra small freezer this year because we caught more fish then ever before. A Food Saver is the best piece of equipment you can have in my opinion.
Where are you that your sales are so great. Never seen buy 1 get one free. I'm always buying from discounts stores like Aldis or our local grocery gives us $ back for buying from them. At least $200 year.
Also check out Willhite Seeds, TX - vast variety of open pollenation and heirloom seeds (alongside other hybrids) - great volume for price.
"Now is the time". That's like the question, "when is the best time to plant a tree?" 20 years ago.
My garden is in fairly good condition because, every chance I got, over the years I added to the production possibilities here.
My suggestion for people just starting is make friends with a gardener ASAP!
Many places have Master Gardener classes available. It would be worthing looking into.
Thanks for all the great advice. All of us can benefit from what you share. Be well.
Great advice you two! Im in upper Michigan and still have so much snow, cant plant till May up here, but i have my garden plan on paper, im a seed saver from prior gardens so not much i have to buy, dont forget to grow some herbs folks, i have two sons their wives and grandchildren who i have in mind when i make my plan, one of them doesn't think there is a problem in this crazy world and the other dosent have much money, but this momma wont let them go hungry! Ive seen the pasta gone off the shelves here as well, i bought wheat berrys and a grinder, and a pasta machine to make my own, We will be facing these shortages for years to come they are saying, so please get started now folks, its not to late yet but getting close! God help us and Bless us all, Thank you Sara and Kevin for making this video! Love you ❤
Hi Fellow Michigander ! Great advice!!!
Now I have had great luck with dollar tree herb seeds. The dill, parsly, sage, thyme, chives and basil were beautiful and at 4/buck totally worth the price but the last 2 years their tomatoes were not what I got. The big Rutgers and beefsteak ended up being a small salad type.
But (knock on wood) the squashes and spinach and other things like kale and cabbage were true to form and since they are mainly heirlooms with a bit of planning you can save seed from year to year.
Hope this helps.
Our first winter on the mountain, you could buy bagged lettuce in the store open it and watch it turn brown in an half hour or less. We just wanted something green fresh and crunchy. We put our heads together and decided to buy sprout seeds and grow them in one quart canning jars. It was snow and freezing outside but we had our kitchen garden just three feet from the dinner table.
@@davemac2580 I love sprouts. Especially mung beans and alfalfa. Radish and red Chinese mustard are so spicy and tangy. The Red Chinese mustard has a Wasabi horseradish kick and is awesome on home rolled sushi.
If you can let some big onions go to seed and save that seed for sprouts.
Popcorn sprouts and is fun but way too sweet for me. The chickens love it in winter.
Cheap green lentils also sprout nicely. Look like little dragons or sea horses. I stirfry them.
@@Emeraldwitch30 Too many years in the city, you forget that those expensive sprouts in their cute little packages are so simple to grow.
Well thought out video. Your efforts in outlining your topic to discuss are greatly appreciated.
Our stores have very limited displays ever, even at the peak of the season years ago. I'd be in heaven to walk into a store and an entire isle is nothing but seeds. We lucky to get a single 4 sided display at each store that are like most of the shelves mostly empty. I've also noticed the seeds so far are very basic and not what most people would buy. It's like the good seeds are not even making it to the stores. I sure hope it gets better here in Pennsylvania soon.
I love stocking up but I'm in upstate NY and haven't seen any shortage of food on shelves🤷. I have bought a "all" my seeds. There's always that one more pack you just need haha
I have enough seed to put a garden in every neighbors yard for a 3 mile radius. Yet I still have to "try that one" every year lol. I might need an intervention 😉😉🤣
I’ve got most of my seeds. Can you tell me the kind of tomatoes you grow for canning? I know the ones you loved the most you bought from Baker Creek.
This year will be my first garden at 69 years old! I bought my retirement home in Rogersville and there is a garden area. I am going to have it rototilled and get weed fabric and drip. Hoses too. Hope to see you at the Farmer’s market in the spring.
I love hearing your plans and I love hearing you've gone to IF and Keto! Really, I think growing your own food and the Ketogenic WOE are a natural progression. I've been sugar free/ grain free for 4 years, my small suburban garden is full of the herbs and veg I will eat or can preserve. You've made me consider trying to raise quail though my husband would probably divorce me... lol! He's slowly coming around. Very slowly. Thank you for all you bring to us!!
We have learned what grows well and what we really need. It's easy to get carried away with the seeds.....they are all so pretty LOL
Have any experience saving seeds from your garden to plant the next year? I would love a video on that. I’m worried there will be nothing next year
Start saving now. I feel that might be next as well. Good idea to think about saving
They actually grew seeds for Baker Creek a couple years ago. There are several blogs on it already, but if Kevin and Sarah tought it you can be sure it's accurate. To act on your concerns now, do not buy hybrid seeds or even hybrid plants for this year's garden. Grow heirloom seeds only. That way the seeds you collect this year will produce fruit (veggies) for you next year. You can never tell what hybrid seeds may bear.
They've done a couple! There is also a book in their Amazon store to help with seed saving.
@@lhodgens as soon as I made the comment I thought I should have checked their archives lol. Thanks, I’ll check
@@seb12287 they're really good and detailed! You'll enjoy them.
We don't grow cucumbers for ourselves. But I do grow a plant every season for my Mom and MIL.
I have noticed that grocery stores basically have 3 sections, the sugar section, the salt section and the empty section. What do you think?
You nailed it!
Alcohol Section too!
I know this isn't true.
My wife and I recently found your channel, we really appreciate all the great advice. Thank you and keep up the good work.
Good morning! What you say is so smart. I was widowed 7 months ago. I am still learning how much less I need to buy. I am still going to grow what I like to eat and can or freeze it. I would encourage people to try one new vegetable this year. 2 years ago I tried okra. Now I love to pick it and eat it while I am in the garden. God bless you Kevin and Sarah. I have learned so much in the 3 years I have followed you. Keep teaching us😊
What provisions have you made when you can not buy livestock feed due to supply chained issues?
My hubby started planting seeds under grow lights back in Jan for our 'mini-farm'. He ordered the seeds back in Dec. Great advice and encouragement to folks!
I order every year right at the beginning of January. My mother gives me a crisp $50 for my birthday and it usually goes right into my seed hoard lol.
My newest obsession is asian eggplants
I just had to order "Thai Green Frog Fingers🐸"
What is the most off the wall item you ordered?
@@Emeraldwitch30 Korean melons... So good and easy to grow!
You are such an inspiration to growing food and preserving. Thank you for sharing you knowledge with us
Tbh, the way I learned about preparing for hard times, is we ran out of food for a week. We had the BAREST of minimums to feed our children. That was it.
I took that experience,and put it into my knowledge banks, and I started prepping from then on for a MINIMUM of ONE month.
I NOW have around 3+ months worth of food, and this is after 2 years worth or stocking up like a mad woman.
I freeze things like danimals smoothie yogurts for my kids so they don't inhale them,and I don't have to worry bout going back to the store every week.
I even store several gallons of whole milk, and IF we need to stretch it, we CAN water it down.
I stocked up on things like ground beef, ham,etc, before prices SKY ROCKETS like they have.
I also stocked up on frozen veggies and fruits.
I got a 6ft deep freezer to store everything cold in, and then I got shelves and totes and stored the dried food like rice and flour and such in there.
The whole debacle when folks were buying out t.p. got me to realizing I ALSO needed at LEAST a couple months worth of cleaning and hygiene supplies. So I stocked up on that too.
We live in an apartment, and I've been attempting to grow tomatoes and carrots(something we use frequently) inside during the winter.
It's going ok...but my grow light broke last week... So I'm doing what I can to get it all enough light in the windows.
Lol.
It's been a wild ride lately.
Really appreciate y'all sharing your knowledge! Very valuable advice!🥰
So much excellent advice in this video. Thanks! Our world is changing, and not in a good way. We need to get on the ball and be prepared to feed ourselves and our families.